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Dollar at 2-month highs as markets weigh rate hikes, Iran diplomacy

Dollar at 2-month highs as markets weigh rate hikes, Iran diplomacy

By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, Sept 23 (Reuters) - The dollar rose to its strongest level in two months on Wednesday on prospects of interest rate hikes in the near term, although easing oil prices could alter the global inflation and monetary policy outlook.

Dollar holds near 2-month high as markets weigh rate hikes, Iran diplomacy

Dollar holds near 2-month high as markets weigh rate hikes, Iran diplomacy

By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, Sept 23 (Reuters) - The dollar steadied near its strongest level in two months on Wednesday on prospects of interest rate hikes in the near term, while easing oil prices on hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough to end the Middle East war kept investors on edge.

Tech rally boosts Asian stocks, dollar firms on rate-hike wagers

Tech rally boosts Asian stocks, dollar firms on rate-hike wagers

By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Technology stocks powered Asian markets higher on Tuesday as lower oil prices lifted sentiment and investors pinned their hopes on US-Iran talks, while the dollar stood tall on bets that more hikes are needed to rein in inflation.

Dollar choppy as investors weigh oil drop against Fed rate path

Dollar choppy as investors weigh oil drop against Fed rate path

By Chuck Mikolajczak Sept 22 (Reuters) - The dollar was slightly higher on Tuesday, but off a two-month high hit earlier in the day as investors weighed another decline in oil prices against the possibility of more rate hikes from the Federal Reserve.

Tech stocks rise on renewed AI fever; higher oil, bond yields temper rally

Tech stocks rise on renewed AI fever; higher oil, bond yields temper rally

By Amanda Cooper LONDON, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Technology shares got a boost from a resurgence of optimism over AI on Tuesday, while the broader equity market struggled to make much headway as oil rose back above $100 a barrel and bond yields headed higher once more.

Yen weaker as focus on possible intervention increases

Yen weaker as focus on possible intervention increases

By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK, Sept 21 (Reuters) - The Japanese yen weakened on Monday and was on pace to soften for the fifth time in six sessions as investors were attuned to any signs of a possible currency intervention, while the dollar edged higher as the market gauged the path of U.S. rate

Nasdaq sets record high, oil dips on improved crude flows

Nasdaq sets record high, oil dips on improved crude flows

By Karen Brettell NEW YORK, Sept 22 (Reuters) - The tech-heavy Nasdaq hit a record closing high on Tuesday, while oil prices and Treasury yields dipped in choppy trading as crude flows through the Middle East improved.

US futures climb as oil prices drop and investors await expected Trump-Xi meeting

US futures climb as oil prices drop and investors await expected Trump-Xi meeting

U.S. futures are climbing as oil prices decline and investors await an expected meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping this week in Washington, which could cover trade, artificial intelligence and geopolitics

Stocks rally on AI optimism and oil below $100

Stocks rally on AI optimism and oil below $100

By Amanda Cooper LONDON, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Global shares rallied on Tuesday, driven by a resurgence of optimism over AI, while the oil price hit two-week lows as supply showed signs of improving in the Middle East.

Tech leads shares higher in Asia as oil slips

Tech leads shares higher in Asia as oil slips

By Wayne Cole SYDNEY, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Share markets edged higher in Asia on Monday as AI's insatiable demand for data buoyed chipmakers, and oil eased on reports more oil was finding its way out of the Middle East than previously thought despite the ongoing conflict in the Gulf.

Stocks rise on AI optimism; lower oil helps bonds

Stocks rise on AI optimism; lower oil helps bonds

By Amanda Cooper LONDON, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Global stocks rose on Monday, recovering some poise, as evidence of booming AI demand lifted tech shares and oil retreated on reports that more supply was leaving the Gulf than previously thought despite the ongoing conflict.

Stocks advance after Bessent says talks with China were successful before Trump-Xi meeting

Stocks advance after Bessent says talks with China were successful before Trump-Xi meeting

Asian shares are mostly advancing as investors monitor updates ahead of the expected meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping this week in Washington