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European shares slip as oil prices and bond yields surge on Middle East fears

European shares slip as oil prices and bond yields surge on Middle East fears

By Tharuniyaa Lakshmi Aug 18 (Reuters) - European shares edged lower on Tuesday, hit by a rise in crude oil prices as hopes of a durable U.S.-Iran peace deal faded, with surging euro zone bond yields adding to the pressure amid worries about persistent inflation. 
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STOXX 600 drops to two-week low on higher bond yields, Middle East uncertainty

STOXX 600 drops to two-week low on higher bond yields, Middle East uncertainty

By Tharuniyaa Lakshmi and Utkarsh Hathi Aug 18 (Reuters) - Europe's benchmark STOXX 600 fell to a more than two-week low on Tuesday, as investors grappled with higher bond yields and renewed inflation concerns, while U.S.
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Nasdaq futures gain as tech stocks climb

Nasdaq futures gain as tech stocks climb

Aug 17 (Reuters) - Nasdaq and S&P 500 futures rose on Monday, boosted as a strong revenue forecast from AI leader Anthropic supported technology stocks, while investors weighed the prospect of fewer interest-rate hikes against Middle East tensions.
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European shares tick higher as easing Fed hike bets lift gold

European shares tick higher as easing Fed hike bets lift gold

By Tharuniyaa Lakshmi Aug 17 (Reuters) - European shares inched up on Monday, led by basic resources stocks as gold prices advanced, while easing expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike supported sentiment.  The pan-European STOXX 600 was up 0.1% at 658.51 points, as of 0823 GMT.
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S&P on track for muted open as Middle East tensions weigh; AI stocks boost Nasdaq

S&P on track for muted open as Middle East tensions weigh; AI stocks boost Nasdaq

By Avinash P and Purvi Agarwal Aug 17 (Reuters) - The S&P 500 was set to open subdued on Monday as markets weighed the prospect of fewer interest-rate hikes against Middle East tensions, while the report of a strong revenue forecast from AI lab Anthropic put the Nasdaq on course for a higher open.
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Oil prices at near three-week high as US-Iran peace hopes fade

Oil prices at near three-week high as US-Iran peace hopes fade

By Robert Harvey LONDON, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Oil prices rose for a third session on Tuesday as prospects receded for a deal to end the Middle East war, with Iran saying it would adopt a more offensive stance and the U.S. ruling out extending a ceasefire deal, heightening worries about prolonged
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Oil prices at near three-week high as US-Iran peace hopes fade

Oil prices at near three-week high as US-Iran peace hopes fade

By Robert Harvey LONDON, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Oil prices traded slightly higher for a third session on Tuesday as prospects receded for a deal to end the Middle East war, with Iran saying it would adopt a more offensive stance and the U.S. ruling out extending a ceasefire deal, heightening worries
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Wall St mixed as Middle East tensions eclipse tech strength

Wall St mixed as Middle East tensions eclipse tech strength

By Avinash P and Purvi Agarwal Aug 17 (Reuters) - The S&P 500 and the Dow inched lower on Monday as U.S.-Iran tensions dented sentiment, while some technology stocks rose after the report of a strong revenue forecast from AI lab Anthropic.
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Oil jumps $2 as investors weigh Iran war stalemate, stoking supply concerns

Oil jumps $2 as investors weigh Iran war stalemate, stoking supply concerns

By Georgina McCartney HOUSTON, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Oil prices rose by more than $2 on Monday on global supply worries stoked by investor pessimism about diplomatic efforts to resolve the Iran war, with U.S. President Donald Trump demanding Iran's surrender and threatening to bomb Oman.
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Oil settles up over $2 as Iran war stalemate stokes supply concerns

Oil settles up over $2 as Iran war stalemate stokes supply concerns

By Georgina McCartney HOUSTON, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Oil prices settled up by more than $2 on Monday on global supply worries stoked by investor pessimism about diplomatic efforts to resolve the Iran war, with U.S. President Donald Trump demanding Iran's surrender and threatening to bomb Oman.
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S&P 500 inches lower as Middle East tensions outweigh tech gains

S&P 500 inches lower as Middle East tensions outweigh tech gains

By Avinash P and Purvi Agarwal Aug 17 (Reuters) - The S&P 500 was muted on Monday as markets weighed tensions between the U.S. and Iran, while the report of a strong revenue forecast from AI lab Anthropic lifted some technology stocks.
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Oil edges up on uncertainty over exports through Hormuz

Oil edges up on uncertainty over exports through Hormuz

Aug 19 (Reuters) - Oil prices ticked higher in early trade on Wednesday, climbing for a fourth straight day on supply uncertainty as investors weighed conflicting messages from Tehran and Washington on whether the Strait of Hormuz is open to ships.