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Euro slips as dollar rises after ECB rate hike

Euro slips as dollar rises after ECB rate hike

By Chibuike Oguh NEW YORK, Sept 10 (Reuters) - The dollar rose against major currencies on Thursday, reversing some of this week's losses triggered by rising oil prices and global bond yields, while the euro fell after the European Central Bank delivered an expected rate increase.

Japanese yen rallies; dollar rattled by oil topping $100

Japanese yen rallies; dollar rattled by oil topping $100

By Amanda Cooper LONDON, Sept 9 (Reuters) - The Japanese yen traded at seven-month highs on Wednesday, keeping the dollar under pressure, as traders grappled with oil prices breaking above $100 per barrel in the face of a widening war in the Middle East.

Yen stands tall as dollar drifts, oil's run towards $100 chills sentiment

Yen stands tall as dollar drifts, oil's run towards $100 chills sentiment

By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, Sept 9 (Reuters) - The Japanese yen steadied near its strongest level since February on Wednesday, keeping the dollar on the defensive as traders grappled with oil prices pushing towards $100 per barrel in the face of a widening war in the Middle East.

Yen stands tall as dollar wobbles, oil's run towards $100 chills sentiment

Yen stands tall as dollar wobbles, oil's run towards $100 chills sentiment

By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, Sept 9 (Reuters) - The Japanese yen steadied near its strongest level since February on Wednesday, keeping the dollar on the defensive as traders grappled with oil prices pushing towards $100 per barrel in the face of a widening war in the Middle East.

Currency markets subdued as oil shock lifts global yields; ECB, US inflation eyed

Currency markets subdued as oil shock lifts global yields; ECB, US inflation eyed

By Jiaxing Li HONG KONG, Sept 10 (Reuters) - Currency markets treaded water on Thursday as investors weighed a fresh surge in oil prices and global bond yields, while the dollar found little support ahead of inflation readings that could shape the U.S. Federal Reserve's policy outlook.

Asian stocks dip as Brent holds above $100, yields near 2023 peak

Asian stocks dip as Brent holds above $100, yields near 2023 peak

By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, Sept 10 (Reuters) - Asian stocks slid on Thursday as the biggest wave of attacks on shipping in the widening war in the Middle East kept oil prices above $100 a barrel, leaving investors nervous ahead of U.S. inflation data that will influence near-term monetary policy.

Wall Street down, oil up as inflation, Middle East worries persist

Wall Street down, oil up as inflation, Middle East worries persist

By Pete Schroeder WASHINGTON, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Stocks slipped on Tuesday and oil flirted with $100 a barrel prices as investors fretted over potential inflation concerns and ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Wall Street slides, oil surges amid worries over inflation, Middle East

Wall Street slides, oil surges amid worries over inflation, Middle East

By Pete Schroeder WASHINGTON, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Stocks slipped on Tuesday and oil continued to head higher as investors fretted over potential inflation concerns and ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Oil prices hold near six-week high after Houthis hit Saudi sites

Oil prices hold near six-week high after Houthis hit Saudi sites

By Scott DiSavino Sept 8 (Reuters) - Oil prices held near a six-week high on Tuesday after Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen attacked Saudi energy facilities, setting oil installations ablaze and threatening a major expansion of the six-month-old Middle East war.

Stocks fall as yen surges; Gulf attacks drive oil near $100 a barrel

Stocks fall as yen surges; Gulf attacks drive oil near $100 a barrel

By Amanda Cooper LONDON, Sept 8 (Reuters) - The yen surged on Tuesday and stocks fell after a volley of attacks on energy facilities around the Gulf drove oil to near $100 a barrel, while copper prices hit record highs.

Stocks fall as yen firms; Gulf attacks send oil towards $100 a barrel

Stocks fall as yen firms; Gulf attacks send oil towards $100 a barrel

By Amanda Cooper LONDON, Sept 8 (Reuters) - The yen traded around seven-month highs on Tuesday and stocks fell after a volley of attacks on energy facilities around the Gulf drove oil to near $100 a barrel, while copper prices hit record highs.

Wall Street dips as yen, oil gain amid Middle East strife

Wall Street dips as yen, oil gain amid Middle East strife

By Amanda Cooper and Pete Schroeder LONDON/WASHINGTON, Sept 8 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks fell on Tuesday morning, as attacks on energy facilities around the Gulf pushed oil to near $100 a barrel.