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European stocks steady ahead of US inflation data; geopolitical risks in focus

European stocks steady ahead of US inflation data; geopolitical risks in focus

By Ragini Mathur Aug 12 (Reuters) - European shares consolidated near record highs on Wednesday, as investors digested corporate earnings reports and awaited U.S. inflation data that could determine the interest rate path amid fresh geopolitical tensions.
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Shares are mixed in Europe and Asia ahead of US inflation report, while oil prices gain

Shares are mixed in Europe and Asia ahead of US inflation report, while oil prices gain

World shares are mixed and U.S. futures are slightly higher ahead of a key report on U.S. inflation
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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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Wall St muted as markets monitor Hormuz situation; data awaited

Wall St muted as markets monitor Hormuz situation; data awaited

By Avinash P and Purvi Agarwal Aug 10 (Reuters) - Wall Street's main indexes were subdued on Monday after a recent rally that took the S&P 500 and the Dow to record highs, as investors weighed Middle East developments that lifted oil, while awaiting crucial inflation data and earnings.
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Wall St futures edge up as Hormuz progress weighs down oil prices

Wall St futures edge up as Hormuz progress weighs down oil prices

By Avinash P and Purvi Agarwal Aug 11 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures inched up on Tuesday as signs of progress toward reopening the Strait of Hormuz weighed on oil prices, though the inflation outlook remained uncertain.
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Shares are mostly higher in Asia, with Kospi up 4%, while oil prices gain

Shares are mostly higher in Asia, with Kospi up 4%, while oil prices gain

Shares are mostly higher in Asia and U.S. futures have edged higher, while oil prices advanced
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Wall St set for higher open as investors weigh fresh US-Iran peace deal reports

Wall St set for higher open as investors weigh fresh US-Iran peace deal reports

By Avinash P and Purvi Agarwal Aug 11 (Reuters) - Wall Street's main indexes were poised to open higher on Tuesday as investors welcomed a report suggesting the United States and Iran were close to "some sort of an arrangement" to end six months of conflict.
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World shares are mixed after Wall Street gains, while oil prices bounce higher

World shares are mixed after Wall Street gains, while oil prices bounce higher

Shares in Europe and Asia are mixed, with Japan's Nikkei 225 leading advances after U.S. stocks ended last week with gains
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Oil hits new one-week high as supply disruptions outweigh Strait of Hormuz talks

Oil hits new one-week high as supply disruptions outweigh Strait of Hormuz talks

By Scott DiSavino Aug 11 (Reuters) - Oil prices edged up to a fresh one-week high on Tuesday as the market focused more on supply disruptions in the Middle East and Russia than on signs of progress in talks between Oman and Iran over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
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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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Wall St futures muted as US-Iran impasse lifts oil prices

Wall St futures muted as US-Iran impasse lifts oil prices

Aug 11 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures were subdued on Tuesday as a deadlock in U.S.-Iran talks pushed up oil prices and discouraged investors from taking risks while the inflation outlook remained uncertain.
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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.