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Roll out the $100 barrel

Roll out the $100 barrel

By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida, Sept 8 (Reuters) - A mood of nervous caution hung over U.S. markets on Tuesday, as flaring hostilities in the Middle East pushed oil to a six-week high and Brent crude futures close to $100 a barrel, while the Japanese yen extended its strong gains to hit a seven-

Asia tech shares rally, others hesitant as oil rises

Asia tech shares rally, others hesitant as oil rises

By Wayne Cole SYDNEY, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Asian tech shares rallied on Monday as the robust U.S. jobs report was seen as positive for global growth even as it narrowed the odds on a rise in interest rates, while oil edged higher after the U.S. and Iran attacked ships in the Gulf.

Oil prices keep rising and weigh on Wall Street

Oil prices keep rising and weigh on Wall Street

U.S. stocks are drifting lower in their return to trading following a three-day weekend

US stocks drift lower following their return from a 3-day weekend

US stocks drift lower following their return from a 3-day weekend

U.S. stocks are drifting lower in their return to trading from a three-day weekend after the latest fighting in the war with Iran pushed oil prices higher

Asia tech shares rally, others hesitate as oil climbs

Asia tech shares rally, others hesitate as oil climbs

By Wayne Cole SYDNEY, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Asian tech shares rallied on Monday as the robust U.S. jobs report was seen as positive for global growth even as it narrowed the odds on a rise in interest rates, while oil edged higher after the U.S. and Iran attacked ships in the Gulf.

Stocks fall as yen surges; Gulf attacks drive oil near $100 a barrel

Stocks fall as yen surges; Gulf attacks drive oil near $100 a barrel

By Amanda Cooper LONDON, Sept 8 (Reuters) - The yen surged on Tuesday and stocks fell after a volley of attacks on energy facilities around the Gulf drove oil to near $100 a barrel, while copper prices hit record highs.

Global shares are mixed as chipmaker shares rally in Tokyo and Seoul

Global shares are mixed as chipmaker shares rally in Tokyo and Seoul

Global shares are mixed, with benchmarks in Tokyo and Seoul leading gains thanks to buying of computer chipmakers

Oil prices hold near six-week high after Houthis hit Saudi sites

Oil prices hold near six-week high after Houthis hit Saudi sites

By Scott DiSavino Sept 8 (Reuters) - Oil prices held near a six-week high on Tuesday after Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen attacked Saudi energy facilities, setting oil installations ablaze and threatening a major expansion of the six-month-old Middle East war.

World shares and US futures decline, while oil prices press higher

World shares and US futures decline, while oil prices press higher

World shares and U.S. futures have fallen as flaring conflict in the Middle East pushes oil prices higher

Morning Bid: The yen also rises

Morning Bid: The yen also rises

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter Summer's officially over. Buckle up!

Stocks fall as yen firms; Gulf attacks send oil towards $100 a barrel

Stocks fall as yen firms; Gulf attacks send oil towards $100 a barrel

By Amanda Cooper LONDON, Sept 8 (Reuters) - The yen traded around seven-month highs on Tuesday and stocks fell after a volley of attacks on energy facilities around the Gulf drove oil to near $100 a barrel, while copper prices hit record highs.

Asian shares are mixed as chipmaker shares rally in Tokyo and Seoul

Asian shares are mixed as chipmaker shares rally in Tokyo and Seoul

Asian shares are mixed, with benchmarks in Tokyo and Seoul leading gains thanks to buying of computer chipmakers