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Euro zone bonds join global selloff, long-end yields at multi-year highs

On Tuesday, yields on longer-dated euro zone bonds surged to levels not seen in years. The increasing oil prices, spurred by diminishing expectations for a quick resolution to the conflict in Iran, intensified inflation worries throughout the markets. Consequently, investors are anticipating a quarter-point interest rate hike from the ECB,…

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Global Market: European shares slip as rising oil prices, bond yields weigh on sentiment

European shares edged lower on Tuesday as rising crude prices and euro zone bond yields heightened inflation concerns. The STOXX 600 fell 0.2%, while energy stocks gained 0.6% as Brent crude rose to $91.41 a barrel. Germany’s 10-year Bund yield hit its highest level since 2011, while investors awaited the…

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German Bund yield hits 15-year peak, France's at highest since 2009

Bond yields in the Euro zone are on the rise amid growing inflation and concerns over fiscal spending, with French yields hitting their highest since June 2009. Investors are anxious as markets expect the US to apply economic pressure on Iran rather than pursue military action. Meanwhile, rising oil prices…

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Global Market: Euro zone bond yields hover near 15-year highs as Middle East war fuels inflation fears

Euro zone bond yields stayed near 15-year highs as Middle East conflict-driven energy inflation raised expectations for ECB rate hikes. Germany’s 10-year Bund yield held around 3.20%, while widening Italy-Germany spreads highlighted growing geopolitical, inflation and fiscal risks across the region.

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Euro zone bonds little changed as oil prices steady

Euro zone bond yields showed little movement on Thursday, coinciding with steady oil prices. Recent U.S. inflation data has lessened the market's anticipation of a Federal Reserve rate increase in the upcoming month. With energy dialogues taking place and the potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, investors are on…

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Global Market: Euro zone bond yields dip ahead of US CPI, heavy debt supply

Euro zone government bond prices edged higher as investors remained cautious ahead of key U.S. inflation data and a heavy pipeline of new bond supply. Renewed tensions in the Middle East and rising oil prices added to inflation concerns, while German Bund yields eased. Markets also remained focused on upcoming…

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Global Market: European shares edge higher as energy stocks gain on Middle East uncertainty

European shares edged higher as energy stocks gained on elevated oil prices amid Middle East tensions. Investors remained cautious ahead of key euro zone and U.S. economic data that could influence inflation, growth and interest-rate expectations.

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Euro zone bond yields rise as oil climbs on Hormuz doubts

Bond yields in the Euro zone saw an uptick as oil prices surged, triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump's stance on Iran. The chances for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz appear to have diminished. Investors are bracing for additional monetary tightening from the European Central Bank this year,…

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Global Market: European shares hit record high as peace hopes, strong earnings lift sentiment

European stock markets extended record gains as optimism over a potential U.S.-Iran peace agreement eased energy supply concerns and strong corporate earnings boosted investor confidence. Deutsche Telekom and Glanbia led sectoral advances, while resilient technology shares and improving earnings expectations supported broader market sentiment ahead of euro zone retail sales…

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Euro zone services revival drives activity in July but outlook clouded by Iran war, PMI shows

Euro zone business activity reached an eight-month high in July. Services activity rebounded, joining a strengthening manufacturing sector. Overall new orders saw their fastest pace since November. Employment stabilized after a six-month period of job losses. Input cost inflation eased to a five-month low.

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Euro zone inflation ticks up in July, bolstering rate hike case

Euro zone inflation increased to 2.9% in July, driven by higher oil prices. Underlying inflation also accelerated, indicating broader price pressures are building. The European Central Bank is signaling another interest rate hike is likely soon. Economic growth remains robust, easing concerns about the impact of rate increases. Financial markets…

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Euro zone bonds snap three-day rally, yields rise with oil

As oil prices surged on Wednesday, Euro zone government bonds experienced a decline. Heightened hostilities in the Middle East were a major factor driving Brent crude upward. Economists are keenly observing energy trends for signs of inflation that might influence monetary policy changes, contributing to traders’ nervousness surrounding the upcoming…

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Euro zone bond rally ends as oil surge, Fed decision weigh on investors

European bond markets have largely tracked developments in the Gulf conflict since hostilities began in late February, with movements in energy prices playing a key role in shaping investor sentiment. Market participants are closely monitoring whether a sustained rise in oil prices could fuel broader inflation pressures and prompt central…

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Global Market: Euro zone banks tighten credit standards amid geopolitical risks, ECB survey shows

Euro zone banks tightened lending standards in the second quarter as geopolitical uncertainty and economic risks prompted greater caution, according to the ECB's latest Bank Lending Survey. While demand for business loans improved, lenders became more selective and expect credit conditions to tighten further in the coming months, reflecting persistent…

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Euro zone bond yields tick higher as oil remains elevated; eyes on ECB

Euro zone government bond yields are rising as oil prices remain elevated. This situation threatens inflation outlook and supports tighter European Central Bank policy. Investors are also watching Britain's gilt market after new Prime Minister Andy Burnham's appointment. Germany's 10-year bond yield reached its highest level in eight weeks. The…

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Euro zone bond yields tick higher along with oil prices after big swings

Euro zone bond yields edged higher on Wednesday as oil prices climbed. Germany's 2-year bond yield rose, sensitive to central bank rate expectations. Oil prices increased as the U.S. and Iran continued trading strikes. Money markets are pricing in further ECB tightening this year. U.S. inflation data showed a slowdown…

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Global Market: Euro zone bond yields hit near one-month high as oil surge fuels ECB rate hike bets

Euro zone government bond yields reached their highest levels in nearly a month. This rise followed a sharp jump in oil prices and heightened inflation concerns. Geopolitical tensions escalated after the United States and Iran exchanged military strikes. Money markets now price in more interest rate hikes by the European…

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Global Market: Euro zone inflation risks persist despite oil price retreat, ECB's Schnabel warns

ECB Executive Board member Isabel Schnabel said the euro zone economy has not returned to pre-war conditions despite lower oil prices, citing persistent core inflation, energy market risks and supply chain pressures. Her remarks suggest policymakers remain cautious on inflation, while another ECB official struck a more optimistic tone on…

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Euro zone inflation falls more than expected, adding to ECB case for patience

Euro zone inflation dropped significantly in June, falling to 2.8% and easing pressure on the European Central Bank to hike interest rates this month. While still above the ECB's target, the slowdown in food, energy, and services prices offers hope for moderating inflation. Policymakers are considering a pause, but future…

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Global Market: BlackRock turns cautious on emerging market stocks, upgrades euro zone bonds

The BlackRock Investment Institute has turned more cautious on emerging market equities and hard-currency debt, while upgrading euro zone government bonds and emerging market local-currency bonds. The shift reflects changing global growth expectations, monetary policy outlooks and evolving investment opportunities linked to artificial intelligence

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French heatwave threatens food inflation as agriculture sector suffers

Tomatoes cook on the vine and cereal crops get scorched – climate change is hitting French agriculture, and shoppers are poised to bear the brunt of it. Also, the EU and China set an October deadline to make progress on trade disputes, while the ECB Chief Christine Lagarde says the…

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Euro zone 10-year yields near three-month lows at start of busy week

Bond yields in the Euro zone are at their lowest since early March, a welcome development for central bankers meeting at the ECB's Sintra Forum. A recent drop in oil prices has eased inflation concerns, leading investors to scale back expectations for interest rate hikes from the ECB and Bank…

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Euro zone bond yields steady near two-week low after Middle East peace deal

Euro zone bond yields stabilized after a recent dip. A US-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is easing energy supply concerns. This development is reducing inflation worries and slowing growth fears. Expectations for further interest rate hikes by major central banks, including the European Central Bank, have been…

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Iran war squeezes Europe’s economy as growth slumps, prices surge

Europe’s economy is slowing sharply as the Iran war drives up energy costs, deepening pressure on households and challenging policy makers. Fresh data for May showed euro zone business activity contracted at its fastest pace in more than two years while inflation pressures intensified, raising fears of a prolonged cost-of-living…

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Euro zone bond yields jump as Middle East peace deal hopes fade

Euro zone bond yields surged as hopes for a U.S.-Iran peace deal diminished, with markets now anticipating three European Central Bank interest rate hikes this year. Rising oil prices and geopolitical uncertainty contributed to a more downbeat market sentiment, while German inflation remained at 2.9% in April.

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