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Euro zone business growth hits over 3-1/2-year high despite inflation worries, PMI shows

Euro zone business growth hits over 3-1/2-year high despite inflation worries, PMI shows

By Indradip Ghosh BENGALURU, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Euro zone business activity expanded at its fastest pace in nearly 3-1/2 years in September as demand remained strong despite inflation worries stemming from the Middle East war, according to a private survey which also showed resurgent price pressures.
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Spain services growth accelerates despite cost surge, PMI shows

Spain services growth accelerates despite cost surge, PMI shows

Oct 5 (Reuters) - The expansion in Spain's service sector picked up pace in September as increased demand lifted activity despite a surge in operating expenses, a business survey showed on Monday.
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German services sector grows in September on strong demand, PMI shows

German services sector grows in September on strong demand, PMI shows

By Maria Martinez BERLIN, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Germany's service sector saw solid growth in business activity in September, supported by a sustained recovery in demand, a business survey showed on Monday.
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Japan service sector activity slows from 5-month high, PMI shows

Japan service sector activity slows from 5-month high, PMI shows

TOKYO, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Japan's service sector expanded at a weaker pace in September as business activity and new orders grew more slowly and earthquake disruption dampened demand, a business survey showed on Monday.
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Euro at 17-month low, dollar near pre-Liberation Day highs

Euro at 17-month low, dollar near pre-Liberation Day highs

By Stefano Rebaudo Oct 5 (Reuters) - The euro slid to a 17-month low against the dollar on Monday as concerns about France's ability to rein in its budget deficit and a sharp bond market sell-off last week stirred fears of a return of sovereign debt crisis dynamics in the euro zone.
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South Africa private sector contracts at fastest pace since December, PMI shows

South Africa private sector contracts at fastest pace since December, PMI shows

JOHANNESBURG, Oct 5 (Reuters) - South Africa's private sector contracted in September at its fastest pace since December as new orders fell sharply and supply bottlenecks and fuel-driven cost pressures intensified, a business survey showed on Monday.
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Asian shares fall after wild swings in bonds, FX; US jobs data looms

Asian shares fall after wild swings in bonds, FX; US jobs data looms

By Stella Qiu SYDNEY, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Asian shares fell on Friday as investors grappled with wild swings in bond and currency markets ahead of key US jobs data, while a widening US military buildup in the Gulf kept oil prices elevated and inflation risks alive.
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Morning Bid: Yield to worst

Morning Bid: Yield to worst

By Anna Szymanski Oct 2 (Reuters) - The third quarter of 2026 won't be forgotten soon – even if bond investors might prefer to.
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Take Five: Reality bites

Take Five: Reality bites

Oct 2 (Reuters) - Global markets are starting to wake up to the reality of borrowing costs at two-decade highs, oil above $100 a barrel and central bank rate hikes, which is heaping pressure on governments, investors and households and eroding some of the AI-driven enthusiasm in equities.
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Global shares rise as bond selloff eases before US jobs

Global shares rise as bond selloff eases before US jobs

By Samuel Indyk and Stella Qiu LONDON, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Global shares rose on Friday as wild volatility in bond and currency markets eased ahead of key US jobs data that could shape expectations for the Federal Reserve's next policy move. 
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Five French market hot spots on investors' radars

Five French market hot spots on investors' radars

By Amanda Cooper, Harry Robertson and Niket Nishant LONDON, Oct 2 (Reuters) - French markets are under growing pressure from mounting worries about high debt levels and political gridlock as next year's presidential election nears.
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World shares mixed after global bond sell-off deepens and ahead of US jobs data

World shares mixed after global bond sell-off deepens and ahead of US jobs data

Global shares are mixed after a global bond sell-off deepened