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US tells France and Germany to release diesel stocks or face US export ban, sources say

US tells France and Germany to release diesel stocks or face US export ban, sources say

By Kate Abnett, Jarrett Renshaw and John Irish WASHINGTON/BRUSSELS/PARIS, Oct 1 (Reuters) - The Trump administration has told Germany and France to draw down emergency diesel inventories to help to ease global fuel prices or face a potential US diesel export ban, said three people close to the

German inflation hits highest level in almost 3 years

German inflation hits highest level in almost 3 years

By Maria Martinez BERLIN, Sept 30 (Reuters) - German inflation accelerated to its highest level since December 2023 and seasonally adjusted unemployment rose back above 3 million in September, illustrating the challenges still facing Europe's largest economy after a stronger-than-expected first half

Bonds set for bruising September, but stocks remain resilient

Bonds set for bruising September, but stocks remain resilient

By Danilo Masoni and Rae Wee MILAN/SINGAPORE, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Global bonds inched higher on Wednesday but were set for their worst month in years, hit by a mix of deteriorating government finances, a glut of debt issuance and rising inflation as the seven-month-old US-Israeli war on Iran keeps

German unemployment and state inflation rise in September

German unemployment and state inflation rise in September

By Maria Martinez BERLIN, Sept 30 (Reuters) - The number of unemployed people in Germany rose significantly more than expected in September and inflation rose in five states, pointing to a national increase.

Bonds suffer bruising September, but stocks remain resilient

Bonds suffer bruising September, but stocks remain resilient

By Danilo Masoni and Rae Wee MILAN/SINGAPORE, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Global bonds inched up on Wednesday but were set for their worst month in years, hit by a mix of deteriorating government finances, a glut of debt issuance and rising inflation as the seven-month-old US-Israeli war on Iran keeps

Exclusive-US tells France and Germany to release diesel stocks or face US export ban, sources say

Exclusive-US tells France and Germany to release diesel stocks or face US export ban, sources say

By Kate Abnett, Jarrett Renshaw and John Irish WASHINGTON/BRUSSELS/PARIS, Oct 1 (Reuters) - The Trump administration has told Germany and France to draw down emergency diesel inventories to help to ease global fuel prices or face a potential US diesel export ban, said three people close to the

European shares set for first monthly loss in six as bond yields weigh

European shares set for first monthly loss in six as bond yields weigh

Sept 30 (Reuters) - European shares were headed for their first monthly decline in six on Wednesday as inflation risks stemming from the Middle East war battered bond markets across the globe, driving borrowing costs higher.

Bonds post worst month in years; stocks decline for September and oil gains

Bonds post worst month in years; stocks decline for September and oil gains

By Caroline Valetkevitch and Danilo Masoni NEW YORK/MILAN, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Global bonds closed out their worst month in years on Wednesday, with the benchmark 10-year US Treasury yield rising on the day and posting its biggest monthly increase since 2022, while the S&P 500 registered a decline

Inflation jumps across euro zone, raising pressure on ECB to hike

Inflation jumps across euro zone, raising pressure on ECB to hike

By Maria Martinez and Balazs Koranyi BERLIN, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Inflation rose far quicker than expected in some of the euro zone's biggest economies this month due to the energy-price shock of the Iran war, increasing pressure on the European Central Bank to raise interest rates again.

Oil prices rise 2% as China suspends fuel exports

Oil prices rise 2% as China suspends fuel exports

By Robert Harvey LONDON, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Oil prices rose around 2% on Thursday after China suspended oil products exports, potentially tightening fuel markets already coping with supply shortages globally, while investors continued to assess renewed diplomatic efforts to end the US-Iran war.

Trading Day: Stocks still in bonds' grip

Trading Day: Stocks still in bonds' grip

By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida, Sept 29 (Reuters) - US and world stocks slipped for a second day on Tuesday, pressured by elevated bond yields, and investor jitters around US inflation figures and potential quarter-end volatility on Wednesday.

Analysis-Euro's dollar resilience faces energy price, political risk tests

Analysis-Euro's dollar resilience faces energy price, political risk tests

By Sophie Kiderlin and Dhara Ranasinghe LONDON, Sept 29 (Reuters) - The fortunes of the euro, trading not far off its lowest levels of the year against the dollar, are in the grip of a global energy shock and growing political risk in Europe.