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European stocks slip to three-month lows as global yields surge

European stocks slip to three-month lows as global yields surge

By Sudeshna Ghoshal Oct 1 (Reuters) - European shares started the final quarter on a downbeat note on Thursday as investors turned risk-averse, with global government bond yields hitting multi-year highs.

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

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

By Sudeshna Ghoshal Sept 30 (Reuters) - European shares looked set to log their first monthly decline in six on Wednesday, as a surge in global bond yields reduced the appeal of risk assets. The pan-European STOXX 600 was up 0.4% at 640.36 points by 0844 GMT.

Europe's STOXX 600 slips as elevated bond yields outweigh tech gains

Europe's STOXX 600 slips as elevated bond yields outweigh tech gains

By Sudeshna Ghoshal and Purvi Agarwal Sept 29 (Reuters) - European shares closed lower on Tuesday as higher bond yields dampened risk appetite, outweighing gains in technology stocks that rose on the back of renewed AI optimism.

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.

Global factory activity boosted by AI spending boom

Global factory activity boosted by AI spending boom

By Leika Kihara and Indradip Ghosh BENGALURU/TOKYO, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Factory activity across Europe and Asia expanded last month as demand, partly boosted by the global AI spending boom, remained strong even as the energy price shock from the Iran war kept inflation elevated, surveys showed on

Stocks rise, 2-year US bond yield eases after soft US inflation data

Stocks rise, 2-year US bond yield eases after soft US inflation data

By Caroline Valetkevitch and Danilo Masoni NEW YORK/MILAN, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Stocks on Wall Street and two-year US Treasury prices rose on Wednesday, pushing yields lower as expectations that the Federal Reserve will hike interest rates next month decreased after softer-than-expected inflation

Morning Bid: Inflation relief gives bonds little reprieve

Morning Bid: Inflation relief gives bonds little reprieve

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee Asian markets ushered in the final quarter of the year on a muted note on Thursday, though bond markets remained firmly in focus for investors as yields hovered at multi-year highs.

Tech stocks boosted by Micron but Treasury rout hangs over markets

Tech stocks boosted by Micron but Treasury rout hangs over markets

By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Asian technology stocks rose on Thursday boosted by blockbuster earnings from AI chipmaker Micron, although US bonds struggled after their sharpest quarterly selloff in more than three decades as inflation risks from elevated energy prices linger.

European shares mark first monthly loss in six as rising oil, bond yields weigh

European shares mark first monthly loss in six as rising oil, bond yields weigh

By Sudeshna Ghoshal and Purvi Agarwal Sept 30 (Reuters) - European shares suffered their first monthly fall in six on Wednesday, as a surge in global bond yields reduced the appeal of riskier assets, while investors parsed through cooler-than-expected US inflation data.

European shares muted as oil and bond pressures offset UK homebuilder rally

European shares muted as oil and bond pressures offset UK homebuilder rally

By Sudeshna Ghoshal and Purvi Agarwal Sept 28 (Reuters) - European shares were little changed on Monday as a rally in British homebuilders was offset by higher oil prices and elevated bond yields, which dampened risk appetite.

STOXX 600 rises on tech strength; oil and bond yields remain a drag

STOXX 600 rises on tech strength; oil and bond yields remain a drag

By Sudeshna Ghoshal Sept 29 (Reuters) - European shares climbed on Tuesday, supported by technology stocks, although higher crude prices and elevated bond yields capped broader gains. The pan-European STOXX 600 was up 0.3% at 640.28 points by 0830 GMT.

Europe's STOXX 600 climbs for third day on tech lift

Europe's STOXX 600 climbs for third day on tech lift

By Sudeshna Ghoshal Sept 29 (Reuters) - European shares rose on Tuesday, as technology stocks led gains on the back of renewed AI optimism and offset concerns stemming from higher oil prices and bond yields. The pan-European STOXX 600 was up 0.7% at 642.94 points by 11:05 GMT.