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European shares steady as investors cling to Mideast peace hopes

European shares steady as investors cling to Mideast peace hopes

June 10 (Reuters) - European shares were steady at the open on Wednesday as investors held on to hopes for peace in the Middle East, while focus was also on the European Central Bank's upcoming monetary policy decision.

Europe's STOXX 600 hits two-week low on Mideast escalation, AI jitters

Europe's STOXX 600 hits two-week low on Mideast escalation, AI jitters

June 8 (Reuters) - Europe's STOXX 600 share index slid to a two-week low on Monday, weighed by escalating tensions in the Middle East and a global selloff in AI stocks, while Italian lender Monte dei Paschi di Siena jumped after a takeover bid from rival Intesa Sanpaolo.

European shares steady; Middle East tensions in focus

European shares steady; Middle East tensions in focus

June 9 (Reuters) - European shares were steady at open as the developments in the Middle East stayed in focus, with oil prices easing after Iran and Israel halted attacks on U.S. President Donald Trump's appeal. The pan-European STOXX 600 index edged 0.1% higher to 622.68 points by 0708 GMT.

Wall St futures tick up as chips extend gains

Wall St futures tick up as chips extend gains

June 9 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures climbed on Tuesday, as chip stocks extended gains for a second day, while easing hostilities in the Middle East also aided sentiment.

World shares mostly advance as tech stocks rebound from sell-offs, while oil prices slip

World shares mostly advance as tech stocks rebound from sell-offs, while oil prices slip

World shares are mostly higher, with tech shares leading gains after Wall Street recovered some of its sell-off from last week

Asian stocks slide, oil gains as Middle East tensions escalate

Asian stocks slide, oil gains as Middle East tensions escalate

By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, June 10 (Reuters) - Asian stocks fell on Wednesday while oil prices surged as escalating tensions in the Middle East unsettled markets, dimming hopes for an end to the months-long war that has pushed commodities higher and stoked inflation worries.

Wall Street points to modest gains in a rebound from last week as oil prices slip

Wall Street points to modest gains in a rebound from last week as oil prices slip

Oil prices retreated and Wall Street was poised to open with gains as markets try to recover some of last week’s sell-off

Another sell-off for AI stocks sends Wall Street reeling

Another sell-off for AI stocks sends Wall Street reeling

Another sell-off for artificial-intelligence stocks whipsawed Wall Street

President Trump Responds to U.S. Helicopter Crash Near Strait of Hormuz, Blames Iran

President Trump Responds to U.S. Helicopter Crash Near Strait of Hormuz, Blames Iran

President Trump has accused Iran of being responsible for the downing of a U.S. Army Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz. The incident occurred as tensions remain high in the region due to ongoing conflicts involving Iran, Israel, and the United States. The helicopter crash resulted in the rescue of two Army aviators by a drone boat, marking the first known drone rescue at sea by the U.S. military. The crash is under investigation, and no official cause has been determined yet. The incident comes amid a fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, with ongoing negotiations for a potential deal. President Trump expressed optimism about reaching an agreement with Iran, despite the recent escalation.

Fed to hold rates this year, cut calls fade as war inflation persists, economists say: Reuters poll

Fed to hold rates this year, cut calls fade as war inflation persists, economists say: Reuters poll

By Indradip Ghosh BENGALURU, June 9 (Reuters) - The U.S.

S 500 and Nasdaq Decline as Tech Selloff Resumes Amid Geopolitical Tensions

S 500 and Nasdaq Decline as Tech Selloff Resumes Amid Geopolitical Tensions

S 500 and Nasdaq Decline as Tech Selloff Resumes Amid Geopolitical Tensions

China exports set for strong May on front-loaded orders, chip demand: Reuters poll

China exports set for strong May on front-loaded orders, chip demand: Reuters poll

BEIJING, June 8 (Reuters) - China's export growth likely strengthened in May, underpinned by a backlog of overseas orders brought forward to pre-empt energy price pressures tied to the Gulf war, alongside sustained global demand for semiconductors and AI-related components.