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ECB raises interest rates as Iran war fuels inflation fears

ECB raises interest rates as Iran war fuels inflation fears

By Francesco Canepa and Balazs Koranyi FRANKFURT, Sept 10 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank raised interest rates on Thursday for the second time this year, seeking to quell an energy-driven rise in inflation triggered by the Iran war.

ECB to hike rates as Iran war fuels fresh inflation fears

ECB to hike rates as Iran war fuels fresh inflation fears

By Francesco Canepa and Balazs Koranyi FRANKFURT, Sept 10 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank looks set to raise interest rates on Thursday for the second time this year, seeking to head off an energy-driven surge in inflation triggered by the Iran war.

European Central Bank raises interest rates a quarter point to quell energy-fueled inflation

European Central Bank raises interest rates a quarter point to quell energy-fueled inflation

The European Central Bank is raising interest rates to cool inflation that is being fed by high oil prices from the Iran war

Instant View: ECB hikes rates as Iran war adds to inflation angst

Instant View: ECB hikes rates as Iran war adds to inflation angst

LONDON, Sept 10 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank raised interest rates for the second time this year in a widely flagged move on Thursday, hoping to tame an inflation rise driven entirely by higher energy costs from the Iran war.

Bond yields hit multi-year highs as traders brace for new ECB rate-hike cycle

Bond yields hit multi-year highs as traders brace for new ECB rate-hike cycle

By Harry Robertson LONDON, Sept 10 (Reuters) - Traders in the euro area were bracing for interest rate hikes well into next year on Thursday as the European Central Bank hiked borrowing costs and increased its inflation forecast, just as oil prices jumped again due to the Iran war.

Morning Bid: Lagarde takes the spotlight as oil sits above $100

Morning Bid: Lagarde takes the spotlight as oil sits above $100

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee Investors are perhaps starting to realise that elevated bond yields and higher oil prices are the new normal as the Middle East war spreads ahead of central bank meetings where policymakers may struggle to quell markets'

Morning Bid: Forever war?

Morning Bid: Forever war?

By Mike Dolan Sept 10 (Reuters) - Energy and bond markets are on edge once again after U.S. President Donald Trump said the Iran war would not end until after November's midterm elections. That came amid the most intense attacks on Gulf shipping in the conflict so far.

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.

Oil tops $100, stocks slide as Middle East tensions escalate

Oil tops $100, stocks slide as Middle East tensions escalate

By Sruthi Shankar Sept 9 (Reuters) - Brent crude prices surged past $100 a barrel on Wednesday, as escalating conflict in the Middle East fuelled worries about energy-driven inflation and sent global stocks tumbling ahead of several major central bank decisions.

PIMCO Predicts 'Prolonged Pause' in ECB Rate Hikes After September Increase

PIMCO Predicts 'Prolonged Pause' in ECB Rate Hikes After September Increase

PIMCO Predicts 'Prolonged Pause' in ECB Rate Hikes After September Increase

European shares subdued as surging crude sharpens focus on ECB rate path

European shares subdued as surging crude sharpens focus on ECB rate path

By Medha Singh and Ragini Mathur Sept 7 (Reuters) - European shares closed flat on Monday as rising oil prices following renewed U.S.-Iran tensions fuelled inflation worries, offsetting stronger-than-expected euro zone economic data. The pan-European STOXX 600 ended at 649.9 points.