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European shares climb on gold boost; weekly decline still in sight

European shares climb on gold boost; weekly decline still in sight

By Tharuniyaa Lakshmi Aug 21 (Reuters) - European shares edged higher on Friday, helped by gains in gold prices, but remained on track for a weekly decline as investors assessed lingering stress in global bond markets, while a diplomatic deadlock in the Gulf pushed oil prices higher and stoked

Europe's STOXX 600 slips on inflation fears

Europe's STOXX 600 slips on inflation fears

By Tharuniyaa Lakshmi and Utkarsh Hathi Aug 20 (Reuters) - European shares inched lower on Thursday, as elevated oil prices kept inflation worries alive, while a recovery in global bonds after a U.S. Treasury intervention helped limit losses.

Wall St set for lower open as bond yields climb; Walmart falls

Wall St set for lower open as bond yields climb; Walmart falls

By Avinash P and Purvi Agarwal Aug 20 (Reuters) - The main U.S. indexes were on track to open lower on Thursday as a rebound in government bond yields hurt sentiment, while retail bellwether Walmart's rare sales miss disappointed investors.

Global stocks close out a tough week as bond yields, oil stay high

Global stocks close out a tough week as bond yields, oil stay high

By Dhara Ranasinghe and Wayne Cole LONDON/SYDNEY, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Global stocks were headed for a mostly lower week on Friday, as strain in global bond markets showed little sign of abating and the diplomatic deadlock in the Gulf lifted oil prices to one-month highs.

Wall St indexes fall to two-week lows as rising bond yields, disappointing Walmart results drag

Wall St indexes fall to two-week lows as rising bond yields, disappointing Walmart results drag

By Sinéad Carew and Avinash P Aug 20 (Reuters) - The main U.S. stock indexes fell on Thursday and hovered near two-week lows, as rising Treasury yields dented risk appetite and disappointing results from retail bellwether Walmart added pressure along with rallying oil prices.

Wall St set for higher open but weekly losses loom

Wall St set for higher open but weekly losses loom

By Avinash P and Purvi Agarwal Aug 21 (Reuters) - The main U.S. indexes were set for a recovery on Friday after a pummeling in the previous session, though markets remained on track to end the week in the red as surging government bond yields and geopolitical tensions dampened risk appetite.

US stock futures muted as bond yields resume uptrend ahead of Walmart's earnings

US stock futures muted as bond yields resume uptrend ahead of Walmart's earnings

Aug 20 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures struggled for direction on Thursday as government bond yields rebounded after a respite earlier in the week, while markets awaited retail giant Walmart's earnings.

Oil prices settle near 4-week high as Middle East crisis escalates

Oil prices settle near 4-week high as Middle East crisis escalates

By Arathy Somasekhar HOUSTON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Crude oil prices rose on Wednesday and settled at the highest in nearly four weeks, as investors worried about escalating tensions in the Middle East after the United Arab Emirates decided to suspend all financial and economic transactions with Iran,

STOXX 600 drops to two-week low on higher bond yields, Middle East uncertainty

STOXX 600 drops to two-week low on higher bond yields, Middle East uncertainty

By Tharuniyaa Lakshmi and Utkarsh Hathi Aug 18 (Reuters) - Europe's benchmark STOXX 600 fell to a more than two-week low on Tuesday, as investors grappled with higher bond yields and renewed inflation concerns, while U.S.

Wall St recovers as yields ease; Moderna lifts healthcare stocks

Wall St recovers as yields ease; Moderna lifts healthcare stocks

By Avinash P and Purvi Agarwal Aug 19 (Reuters) - The main U.S. indexes rebounded on Wednesday after a steep tech selloff in the previous session as easing government bond yields boosted risk appetite, while markets assessed a flood of positive corporate updates including from vaccine-maker Moderna.

Wall St set for higher open after retail earnings; Moderna soars

Wall St set for higher open after retail earnings; Moderna soars

By Avinash P and Purvi Agarwal Aug 19 (Reuters) - The main U.S. stock indexes were on track to open higher on Wednesday after a tech-led selloff in the previous session as investors assessed fresh retailer results, while Moderna's shares skyrocketed following successful vaccine trial results.

Home Depot rides steady repair demand as housing market remains subdued

Home Depot rides steady repair demand as housing market remains subdued

By Angela Christy M Aug 18 (Reuters) - Home Depot beat Wall Street estimates for second-quarter sales and profit on Tuesday, as strong demand from customers for repair and maintenance helped offset sluggish spending on big-ticket projects such as kitchen renovations.