Explore

Euro bounces as decline in French bond yields cools debt jitters

Euro bounces as decline in French bond yields cools debt jitters

By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK, Oct 6 (Reuters) - The euro rebounded on Tuesday and was poised for its strongest move higher in seven weeks after falling to a 17-month low on the prior day, as a pullback in French government bond yields eased fears about strain in euro zone debt markets.

Euro drops toward 17-month lows, dollar holds gains after Fed minutes

Euro drops toward 17-month lows, dollar holds gains after Fed minutes

By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK, Oct 7 (Reuters) - The euro tumbled on Wednesday as French bonds came under renewed pressure on fiscal concerns, while the dollar held gains following the minutes from the most recent Federal Reserve meeting.

Euro stumbles toward 17-month lows, dollar rises with Fed minutes on tap

Euro stumbles toward 17-month lows, dollar rises with Fed minutes on tap

By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK, Oct 7 (Reuters) - The euro tumbled on Wednesday as French bonds came under renewed pressure on fiscal concerns, while the dollar advanced as investors awaited the minutes from the most recent Federal Reserve meeting for clues on the central bank's policy path.

Dollar recoups losses as markets await Fed minutes, speakers

Dollar recoups losses as markets await Fed minutes, speakers

By Rocky Swift TOKYO, Oct 7 (Reuters) - The US dollar recouped some losses on Wednesday as eyes turned to the release of Federal Reserve minutes and speeches by its policymakers for signals on a potential rate hike.

Wall Street shares notch records as oil prices stabilize, bond yields retreat

Wall Street shares notch records as oil prices stabilize, bond yields retreat

By Lawrence Delevingne, Medha Singh and Stella Qiu Oct 6 (Reuters) - World stocks scaled two-week highs on Tuesday with Wall Street indexes setting new records, as steady oil prices and falling bond yields boosted sentiment and investors looked ahead to an earnings season they expect will be powered

Asia shares weaker, oil up as investors weigh Saudi-Houthi escalation

Asia shares weaker, oil up as investors weigh Saudi-Houthi escalation

By Scott Murdoch and Gregor Stuart Hunter SYDNEY, Oct 7 (Reuters) - Asian markets were slightly weaker on Wednesday as investor confidence showed signs of flagging, while oil prices rose due to a storm threat in the Gulf of Mexico and escalating Saudi-Houthi tensions.

Dollar holds losses as markets await Fed minutes, speakers

Dollar holds losses as markets await Fed minutes, speakers

By Rocky Swift TOKYO, Oct 7 (Reuters) - The US dollar remained lower on Wednesday after stress in European bond markets abated and as eyes turned to the release of Federal Reserve minutes and speeches by its policymakers for signals on a potential rate hike.

World shares advance with oil steady, bond yields in retreat

World shares advance with oil steady, bond yields in retreat

By Lawrence Delevingne, Medha Singh and Stella Qiu Oct 6 (Reuters) - World stocks scaled two-week highs on Tuesday as steady oil prices and falling bond yields helped steady sentiment, while investors looked ahead to an earnings season expected to be powered by continued AI-driven growth.

Euro bounces as falling French bond yields ease debt worries

Euro bounces as falling French bond yields ease debt worries

By Harry Robertson and Rae Wee LONDON/SINGAPORE, Oct 6 (Reuters) - The euro rebounded on Tuesday after falling to its lowest in 17 months in the previous day, as a rally in French government bonds allayed some concerns about stress in euro zone debt markets.

Euro trades around 17-month low amid French debt worries, dollar steady

Euro trades around 17-month low amid French debt worries, dollar steady

By Rae Wee and Harry Robertson SINGAPORE/LONDON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - The euro steadied just above a 17-month low on Tuesday as euro zone bond markets stabilised, a day after the currency fell sharply on fears that stress in French bond markets could spread more widely.

Stocks climb, yields retreat from multi-decade highs

Stocks climb, yields retreat from multi-decade highs

By Stella Qiu and Medha Singh Oct 6 (Reuters) - European stocks rose on Tuesday, extending a global equity rally as investors turned more optimistic ahead of earnings season, while easing pressure in longer-dated bonds and lower oil prices helped calm markets after last week's fixed-income turmoil.

Euro drops to 17-month low on France debt concerns

Euro drops to 17-month low on France debt concerns

By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK, Oct 5 (Reuters) - The euro stumbled to a 17-month low against the dollar on Monday as concerns about France's ability to tame its budget deficit and a sharp bond market selloff last week boosted fears of a potential sovereign debt crisis in the euro zone, while US