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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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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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Morning Bid: Hot spots sizzle, CPI looms

Morning Bid: Hot spots sizzle, CPI looms

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rocky Swift Global flash points tried hard to steal the spotlight from a U.S. inflation report that could set the tone for September's Fed meeting.
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Dollar ticks up on Iran tensions, with US data in focus

Dollar ticks up on Iran tensions, with US data in focus

By Stefano Rebaudo Aug 12 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar ticked higher on Wednesday, underpinned by renewed Gulf tensions, with markets focused on upcoming U.S. economic data for signals on the Fed's policy trajectory.
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Yen steadies as intervention boost fades; RBA in focus

Yen steadies as intervention boost fades; RBA in focus

By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, Aug 11 (Reuters) - The yen steadied on Tuesday after a sharp drop in the previous session as the joint U.S.-Japan intervention failed to deliver a lasting boost, while the Australian dollar was at an eight-week high ahead of a policy decision from the country's central
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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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BOJ's debate on faster hikes bolsters September rate move odds

BOJ's debate on faster hikes bolsters September rate move odds

By Leika Kihara TOKYO, Aug 10 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan's case for a September rate hike strengthened after a growing chorus of policymakers argued for a more forceful response to mounting inflation risks, a summary of opinions at their July meeting showed on Monday.
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BOJ's rate-hike path runs into Takaichi's bond market problems

BOJ's rate-hike path runs into Takaichi's bond market problems

By Leika Kihara TOKYO, Aug 10 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan may be edging toward an early rate hike, but it faces a growing risk that any move to tighten policy will be offset by mounting political pressure to support the bond market.
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Analysis-BOJ's rate-hike path runs into Takaichi's bond market problems

Analysis-BOJ's rate-hike path runs into Takaichi's bond market problems

By Leika Kihara TOKYO, Aug 10 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan may be edging toward an early rate hike, but it faces a growing risk that any move to tighten policy will be offset by mounting political pressure to support the bond market.
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Take five: Markets aren't going on a summer holiday

Take five: Markets aren't going on a summer holiday

Aug 10 (Reuters) - No time for a break. Even in the middle of August, there is plenty of market news to watch.
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Trading Day: Strait talking

Trading Day: Strait talking

By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida, Aug 10 (Reuters) - Wall Street wobbled and oil prices leaped 5% on Monday, as hopes of a U.S.-Iran peace deal and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz faded, while investors looked ahead to U.S. inflation data later in the week and remained on alert for more
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BOJ debated scope to hasten rate-hike pace in July, summary shows

BOJ debated scope to hasten rate-hike pace in July, summary shows

By Leika Kihara TOKYO, Aug 10 (Reuters) - Bank of Japan policymakers warned of mounting inflation risks that could require a nimble, faster-than-expected pace of interest rate increases, a summary of opinions at their July meeting showed, boosting the case for a September hike.