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Stocks near record highs; benign US inflation eclipses oil rally

Stocks near record highs; benign US inflation eclipses oil rally

By Amanda Cooper LONDON, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Global stocks hovered around record highs on Friday, set for a third weekly gain after benign inflation data dented expectations for a U.S. rate hike next month, although faltering talks to end the war in the Middle East sent oil prices higher.
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Asian stocks set for weekly gain on fading US rate hike wagers

Asian stocks set for weekly gain on fading US rate hike wagers

By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Asian stocks rose on Friday, poised for their strongest week in two months as benign inflation data dented expectations of an imminent U.S. rate hike, although faltering talks to end the war in the Middle East are likely to keep risk sentiment in check
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Morning Bid: Stay of execution?

Morning Bid: Stay of execution?

By Mike Dolan Aug 14 (Reuters) - Even though we're slipping inexorably into the summer holiday doldrums on world markets, bond anxiety was once again a theme of the early part of this week, threatening to spoil the party for stock markets basking in the glow of bumper, AI-infused second-quarter
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Oil prices climb again, as global stocks gain

Oil prices climb again, as global stocks gain

By Chris Prentice and Samuel Indyk NEW YORK/LONDON, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Global equities were higher on Wednesday after mild inflation data reinforced bets the Federal Reserve will hold interest rates steady, while oil prices edged higher as investors balanced lower demand against a deadlock in U.S.-
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Oil slips on weaker demand outlook and higher US stocks amid supply disruptions

Oil slips on weaker demand outlook and higher US stocks amid supply disruptions

By Enes Tunagur LONDON, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Oil prices declined on Thursday as investors assessed prospects for weaker global demand this year and higher U.S. crude stocks, while prices found support from a lack of progress in talks over the blockaded Strait of Hormuz and disruptions to supply.
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Oil continues climb with doubts about potential US-Iran deal; stocks retreat

Oil continues climb with doubts about potential US-Iran deal; stocks retreat

By Chris Prentice and Amanda Cooper NEW YORK/LONDON, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Oil prices gained and global shares retreated on Tuesday as traders assessed talks over reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Uncertainty over the global inflation outlook also weighed. 
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US-Iran standoff sends oil up, dents stocks

US-Iran standoff sends oil up, dents stocks

By Amanda Cooper LONDON, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Oil prices rose on Tuesday as negotiations between the United States and Iran over a peace deal and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz hit an impasse, while uncertainty over the global inflation outlook tempered global stocks. U.S.
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Oil firm as US-Iran impasse drags on; stocks edge up

Oil firm as US-Iran impasse drags on; stocks edge up

By Amanda Cooper LONDON, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Oil prices neared $90 a barrel on Tuesday as negotiations between the United States and Iran over a peace deal and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz hit an impasse, while uncertainty over the global inflation outlook tempered a rise in stocks. U.S.
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Oil prices continue climb on US-Iran deal doubts; stocks retreat

Oil prices continue climb on US-Iran deal doubts; stocks retreat

By Chris Prentice and Amanda Cooper NEW YORK/LONDON, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Oil prices touched a one-week high on Tuesday and Wall Street finished lower as traders grew more pessimistic about a potential deal to bring stability to the Middle East and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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Global stocks inch up, oil steady before US CPI

Global stocks inch up, oil steady before US CPI

By Samuel Indyk and Rocky Swift LONDON, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Global equity markets edged higher and oil prices steadied after talks to end the Iran war hit an impasse and markets turned their attention to U.S. inflation data later in the day. 
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European stocks steady, oil rises before CPI

European stocks steady, oil rises before CPI

By Samuel Indyk and Rocky Swift LONDON, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Global equity markets held steady and oil prices inched higher after new attacks on shipping in the Middle East dimmed expectations for an end to the Iran war, as markets turned their attention to U.S. inflation data later in the day. 
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Oil prices settle, Wall Street inches higher ahead of new inflation numbers due this week

Oil prices settle, Wall Street inches higher ahead of new inflation numbers due this week

Wall Street was modestly lower in premarket trading and oil prices settled despite lingering uncertainty about when the Strait of Hormuz will reopen to the global flow of oil again