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Stocks, dollar steady ahead of US jobs report; oil wobbles

Stocks, dollar steady ahead of US jobs report; oil wobbles

By Amanda Cooper LONDON, Aug 7 (Reuters) - Global stocks headed for their strongest weekly gain since May on Friday, ahead of major U.S. jobs data, as investor optimism over robust earnings growth and enthusiasm over AI helped offset concern about the conflict in the Middle East.
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Stocks, dollar stall ahead of US jobs data; oil gains as Gulf tensions flare

Stocks, dollar stall ahead of US jobs data; oil gains as Gulf tensions flare

By Amanda Cooper LONDON, Aug 7 (Reuters) - Global stocks headed for their strongest weekly gain since May on Friday, ahead of major U.S. jobs data, as investor optimism over robust earnings growth and enthusiasm over AI offset concern about another flare-up in Middle East tensions that boosted oil.
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Asian shares pause for US jobs, oil extends gains on Mideast risk

Asian shares pause for US jobs, oil extends gains on Mideast risk

By Stella Qiu SYDNEY, Aug 7 (Reuters) - Asian shares held their breath on Friday for U.S. jobs data that could prove pivotal for next month's interest-rate decision by the Federal Reserve, while rising oil prices served as a reminder that Middle East tensions remain far from resolved.
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Oil prices drop as investors weigh potential Hormuz deal between Iran, Gulf states

Oil prices drop as investors weigh potential Hormuz deal between Iran, Gulf states

By Stephanie Kelly LONDON, Aug 7 (Reuters) - Oil prices edged lower on Friday as investors weighed signals that Gulf states and Iran were closing in on a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz under a temporary arrangement aimed at allowing for broader talks to bring the Iran war to a close.
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US stocks edge lower as oil prices rise and more earnings reports roll in

US stocks edge lower as oil prices rise and more earnings reports roll in

Stocks edged lower on Wall Street as oil prices rose and more company earnings reports rolled in
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Dollar on track for weekly gain as traders eye Iran talks, US jobs data

Dollar on track for weekly gain as traders eye Iran talks, US jobs data

By Sophie Kiderlin and Kevin Buckland LONDON, Aug 7 (Reuters) - The dollar was little changed on Friday ahead of the U.S. monthly payrolls report, but remained on track for a weekly gain against major peers as uncertainty over a possible Iran peace deal buoyed the U.S. currency's safe-haven appeal.
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Oil prices firm on concerns over Strait of Hormuz plans

Oil prices firm on concerns over Strait of Hormuz plans

By Stephanie Kelly LONDON, Aug 7 (Reuters) - Oil prices edged higher on Friday on further concerns surrounding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and potential Iranian bans and fines on vessels it deems hostile or in violation of proposed rules. 
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Stocks fall ahead of Friday's US jobs data; oil gains on Iran concerns

Stocks fall ahead of Friday's US jobs data; oil gains on Iran concerns

By Caroline Valetkevitch NEW YORK, Aug 6 (Reuters) - Most major stock indexes eased on Thursday, ahead of Friday's key U.S. jobs report, while oil prices jumped on concerns about U.S. and Israeli access to the Strait of Hormuz.
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Morning Bid: Dealjà vu

Morning Bid: Dealjà vu

By Anna Szymanski August 7 (Reuters) - Your weekly market recap, with reading, watching and listening recommendations from the ROI team From the Editor Tech earnings hogged the spotlight this week, as both SpaceX and chipmaker AMD failed to impress investors despite revenue beats, with concerns
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Stocks get AI-boost; investors on tenterhooks over Mideast peace talks

Stocks get AI-boost; investors on tenterhooks over Mideast peace talks

By Nell Mackenzie and Wayne Cole LONDON/SYDNEY, Aug 5 (Reuters) - World stock markets edged higher on Wednesday as robust earnings and renewed enthusiasm for technology shares pushed Wall Street to record highs, while hopes for progress on opening the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil prices and bond
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Stocks mixed with Nasdaq down; US oil eases on Iran talks

Stocks mixed with Nasdaq down; US oil eases on Iran talks

By Caroline Valetkevitch and Nell Mackenzie NEW YORK/LONDON, Aug 5 (Reuters) - Major stock indexes were mixed on Wednesday, with declines in shares of SpaceX and Advanced Micro Devices pushing down the Nasdaq, while U.S. oil prices eased on signs of progress toward an Iran peace deal.
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Asia shares surge on tech mood swing, oil retreats

Asia shares surge on tech mood swing, oil retreats

By Wayne Cole SYDNEY, Aug 5 (Reuters) - Asian stock markets jumped on Wednesday as strong earnings and a resurgence of demand for tech lifted Wall Street to record peaks, while hopes for progress on opening the Strait of Hormuz dragged on oil prices and bond yields.