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World stocks are mixed as yen jumps against the dollar, while oil prices slip

World stocks are mixed as yen jumps against the dollar, while oil prices slip

World shares are mixed after the U.S. and Japan confirmed they jointly moved to prop up the value of the Japanese yen against the U.S. dollar

Morning Bid: Yen's to-do list gets harder from here

Morning Bid: Yen's to-do list gets harder from here

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee Aided by the U.S., Tokyo's coordinated effort to pull the Japanese yen away from 40-year lows was probably what was needed to turn the tide for the frail yen, but will require monetary policy follow-through to make the move

Oil slides on Iran peace deal hopes and yen firms after intervention

Oil slides on Iran peace deal hopes and yen firms after intervention

By Nell Mackenzie and Ankur Banerjee LONDON/SINGAPORE, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Oil prices fell sharply while European stock markets jumped on Monday as hopes of a peace deal in the Middle East grew, while the yen firmed to a three-month high after the U.S. and Japan confirmed joint intervention to support

Asian stocks are mixed as yen jumps against the dollar, while oil prices

Asian stocks are mixed as yen jumps against the dollar, while oil prices

Asian shares are mixed after the U.S. and Japan confirmed they had acted to prop up the value of the Japanese yen against the U.S. dollar

Yen jumps as traders watch for further intervention

Yen jumps as traders watch for further intervention

By Rae Wee SINGAPORE, Aug 3 (Reuters) - The yen leapt on Monday, keeping traders on alert for further intervention from authorities to shore up Japan's historically weak currency, days after Tokyo and Washington jointly intervened in the foreign exchange market.

Oil slumps on hopes of Iran deal, yen spikes suddenly after intervention

Oil slumps on hopes of Iran deal, yen spikes suddenly after intervention

By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Oil prices skidded and stocks wobbled on Monday as hopes of peace in the Middle East grew, while the yen jumped suddenly after the U.S. and Japan confirmed joint intervention to prop up the frail currency.

Wall St futures edge up on Mideast deal hopes; healthcare in focus

Wall St futures edge up on Mideast deal hopes; healthcare in focus

Aug 3 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures edged higher on Monday as signs of de-escalating tensions in the Middle East weighed on crude prices, while investors prepared for another week packed with earnings and economic data.

South Korea July exports beat forecasts on robust demand for AI investments

South Korea July exports beat forecasts on robust demand for AI investments

SEOUL, Aug 1 (Reuters) - South Korea's exports grew more strongly than expected in July on global chip and computer demand for AI investments.

Oil climbs as traders assess shipping flows; big monthly gain in sight

Oil climbs as traders assess shipping flows; big monthly gain in sight

By Siddharth Cavale and Anushree Mukherjee NEW YORK, July 31 (Reuters) - Oil prices rose on Friday and were on track for a big monthly gain as reports that some tankers were forced to turn around in the Strait of Hormuz prompted traders to reassess shipping flows through the key waterway.

Yen swings sharply as traders remain alert to intervention risks

Yen swings sharply as traders remain alert to intervention risks

By Shashwat Chauhan July 31 (Reuters) - The yen briefly jumped on Friday as traders remained alert for a second round of intervention after Japanese authorities stepped in to prop up their currency a day earlier.

Tariff provisions could doom long-awaited Russia sanctions bill

Tariff provisions could doom long-awaited Russia sanctions bill

(Refiles to correct spelling to Mayur Patel not Mahur Patel, paragraph 17) By Andrea Shalal and Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, July 31 (Reuters) - A Russia sanctions bill championed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham faces a tough road in Congress as Democrats and some Republicans raise concerns

Morning Bid: Failure to communicate

Morning Bid: Failure to communicate

By Anna Szymanski July 31 (Reuters) - From the Editor Hello Morning Bid readers! Three of this year's biggest market worries were on full display this week. Is the AI frenzy cooling? Will the conflict in the Middle East go from bad to worse?