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Reuters - 5 hours ago

US inflation data lifts global stocks, lowers Treasury yields

GLOBAL MARKETS-US inflation data lifts global stocks, lowers Treasury yields Updated at 4:10 p.m. ET/2010 GMT By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK, July 26 (Reuters) - A gauge of global stocks climbed for the first time in four sessions on Friday as equities steadied after a sharp selloff and U.S. economic data showed an improving inflation landscape, sending Treasury yields lower.

Reuters - 5 hours ago

Dollar treads water after tame US inflation report, yen rally stalls

FOREX-Dollar treads water after tame US inflation report, yen rally stalls Updates as of 1435 ET By Alden Bentley NEW YORK, July 26 (Reuters) - The dollar e nded little changed on Friday, pressured by a fall in Treasury yields after a tame U.S. inflation report that investors said kept the runway for the expected September Federal Reserve easing clear.

Reuters - 7 hours ago

US recap: EUR/USD holds firm, undamaged by US PCE

BUZZ-COMMENT-US recap: EUR/USD holds firm, undamaged by US PCE USD/JPY -Calm after the carry unwind storm AUD/USD -Longs stand their ground after US data July 26 (Reuters) - The dollar slipped lower against most other major currencies on Friday after U.S. PCE inflation data failed to derail expectations that the Fed will cut rates by September and potentially ease three times this year.

Reuters - 7 hours ago

US inflation data boosts global stocks, lowers Treasury yields

GLOBAL MARKETS-US inflation data boosts global stocks, lowers Treasury yields Updated at 1:53 p.m. ET/1753 GMT By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK, July 26 (Reuters) - A gauge of global stocks rose and was on track for its best daily performance in six weeks on Friday as equities steadied after a sharp selloff and U.S. economic data showed an improving inflation landscape, sending Treasury yields lower.

Reuters - 11 hours ago

Stocks rise, US yields lower after US inflation moderates

GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks rise, US yields lower after US inflation moderates Updated at 10:13 a.m. ET / 1413 GMT By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK, July 26 (Reuters) - A gauge of global stocks rose for the first time in four sessions on Friday as equities steadied after a sharp selloff and U.S. economic data showed an improving inflation landscape, sending Treasury yields lower.

Reuters - 11 hours ago

Dollar treads water after tame US inflation report, yen rally stalls

FOREX-Dollar treads water after tame US inflation report, yen rally stalls Updates as of 1016 ET By Alden Bentley and Amanda Cooper NEW YORK/LONDON, July 26 (Reuters) - The dollar eased fractionally alongside Treasury yields after the release of tame U.S. inflation data that is unlikely to deflect the Federal Reserve from adopting a less restrictive monetary policy in the coming months.

Reuters - 12 hours ago

Sterling steady after key PCE data awaiting Fed, BoE policy clues

BUZZ-COMMENT-Sterling steady after key PCE data awaiting Fed, BoE policy clues GBP/USD held onto slight gains on Friday after U.S. PCE data did little to change Fed policy expectations, putting market focus back on the BoE and the potential for an August rate cut that could damage the pound. Cable was up +0.14% at 1.2865, helped by the fall in U.S.

Reuters - 13 hours ago

Dollar steady after tame US inflation report, yen recovery in focus

FOREX-Dollar steady after tame US inflation report, yen recovery in focus Updates as of 0846 ET By Alden Bentley, Amanda Cooper and Ankur Banerjee NEW YORK/LONDON/SINGAPORE, July 26 (Reuters) - The dollar eased fractionally along with Treasury yields after the release of U.S. price data that showed little worrisome inflation that would cause the Federal Reserve to rethink moving to a less restrictive monetary policy in the coming months.

Reuters - 13 hours ago

BoEspeak round-up: Close call between rate cut or hold

BUZZ-COMMENT-BoEspeak round-up: Close call between rate cut or hold July 26 (Reuters) - Since the Bank of England’s dovish June policy decision, commentary from policymakers have been on the quiet side, predominantly due to the bank’s self-imposed blackout during the UK election campaign. Those who have spoken, leaned hawkish, the most surprising of which was Chief Economist, Huw Pill, who continued to flag signs of inflation persistence within services CPI and wage growth.

Reuters - 14 hours ago

Yen bags the limelight with strongest week in 3 months

FOREX-Yen bags the limelight with strongest week in 3 months Updates prices at 1135 GMT By Amanda Cooper and Ankur Banerjee LONDON/SINGAPORE, July 26 (Reuters) - The yen headed for its biggest weekly gain since late April on Friday as traders unwound long-held bets against the currency ahead of crucial U.S. inflation data that could help cement expectations for where Federal Reserve rates might head.

Reuters - 15 hours ago

FX options wrap - PCE risk, JPY 150, BoE Bets, euro low

BUZZ-FX options wrap - PCE risk, JPY 150, BoE Bets, euro low A busier week for FX with the closing of short JPY positions being the main driver before next week's central bank meetings . However, JPY demand and broader FX option implied volatility has peaked for now. U.S. PCE inflation data can offer more clues on next week's U.S. policy decision and the U.S.

Reuters - 16 hours ago

Stocks try to shake it off and rotate

MORNING BID AMERICAS-Stocks try to shake it off and rotate A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan The end of a hair-raising week for the stock market has left more questions than answers, with Thursday's bumper U.S. growth data goosing a blistering rotation to small cap stocks as traders brace for three major central bank decisions next week.

Reuters - 16 hours ago

Sterling tiptoes higher after turbulent week

Sterling tiptoes higher after turbulent week By Amanda Cooper LONDON, July 26 (Reuters) - The pound rose on Friday but was still headed for a second consecutive weekly fall against the dollar after a week of turmoil across global markets hit higher-yielding assets and as investors switch focus to next week's Bank of England meeting. The pound, which hit one-year highs last week above $1.31, is heading for a 0.5% decline against the dollar this week.

Reuters - 17 hours ago

Yen set for strongest week in 3 months as carry trades unwind

FOREX-Yen set for strongest week in 3 months as carry trades unwind Updates throughout, refreshes prices at 0907 GMT By Amanda Cooper and Ankur Banerjee LONDON/SINGAPORE, July 26 (Reuters) - The yen headed for its strongest week in nearly three months on Friday as traders unwound long-held bets against the currency ahead of crucial U.S. inflation data that could help cement expectations for where Federal Reserve rates might head .

Reuters - 17 hours ago

COMMENT: Are FX options underpricing U.S. PCE data risk?

BUZZ-COMMENT: Are FX options underpricing U.S. PCE data risk? July 26 (Reuters) - U.S. PCE data is the U.S. Federal Reserve's preferred inflation data and Friday sees the last release before next Wednesday's policy decision, but it doesn't appear to have attracted much in the way of additional FX volatility risk premium from the FX options market.

Reuters - 18 hours ago

Month-end FX hedge rebalancing expectations

BUZZ-COMMENT-Month-end FX hedge rebalancing expectations July 26 (Reuters) - Barclays have released signals from their proprietary month-end rebalancing model and it indicates a weak USD buying against most of the major currencies by month end, with a moderate signal on USD/JPY due to the significant JPY appreciation this month. Barclays note that the confluence of mixed US data, renewed focus on the US election and a fairly weak earnings season has triggered sharp FX moves in the course of what

Reuters - 18 hours ago

Sterling set for a bull month but warnings given

BUZZ-COMMENT-Sterling set for a bull month but warnings given July 26 (Reuters) - A positive July is on the cards for sterling versus the dollar but significant developments in the Japanese Yen have taken their toll on the pound and cracks are appearing in the GBP/USD up-trend as a result. GBP/USD started July on the front foot at levels around 1.2648, reached a new high for the year at 1.3044 by July 17 and looked good for further gains.

Reuters - 19 hours ago

Stand-out FX option strike expiries for the week ahead

BUZZ-COMMENT-Stand-out FX option strike expiries for the week ahead July 25 (Reuters) - The cash hedging of soon-to-expire FX option strikes can have a magnetic effect on FX price action and add to nearby support/resistance. There are some large strikes worth noting for Friday, July 26 , and for the week ahead. Stand-out EUR/USD strikes on Monday are at 1.0700-05 on 1.4 billion euros, 1.0800 on 610 million euros, 1.0825-35 on 1.4 billion euros and 1.0885-1.0900 on 1.6 billion euros.

Reuters - 20 hours ago

Yen steadies, Asian stocks stabilize as wild week winds down

GLOBAL MARKETS-Yen steadies, Asian stocks stabilize as wild week winds down Updates prices By Kevin Buckland TOKYO, July 26 (Reuters) - The yen stabilized near a 12-week high against the dollar on Friday while Asia-Pacific equity markets f ound their feet, a day after their worst session since mid-April. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares .MIAP00000PUS w as just 0.06 % lower on Friday, following a 1 .88% tumble the previous day.

Reuters - 20 hours ago

Stocks on firmer footing after wild week

LIVE MARKETS-Stocks on firmer footing after wild week Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share your thoughts with us at markets.research@thomsonreuters.com . STOCKS ON FIRMER FOOTING AFTER WILD WEEK An element of calm has returned to markets as a wild week winds down, with European and U.S.

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