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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

BUZZ-COMMENT-EUR/USD may lift as PCE cements investors' Fed cut expectations July 26 (Reuters) - EUR/USD rallied Friday and may remain elevated as investors expectations for Fed rate cuts were reinforced after the latest round of U.S. data. Month-on-month June core PCE came in at +0.2% versus consensus of +0.1%. The result was higher than estimated but the reported number was rounded up from +0.1818%, which may have muted the data's impact.

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.

GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks bounce after heavy sell-off as US inflation cools Updates after US PCE inflation data By Harry Robertson LONDON, July 26 (Reuters) - European shares and U.S. stock futures rebounded on Friday as markets stabilised after a week in which global equities have tumbled almost 2%, while the dollar regained ground against the yen. There was little major reaction to data showing the U.S.

POLL-Czech central bank likely to slow rate cut pace, poll shows reuters://realtime/verb=Open/url=cpurl://apps.cp./Apps/cb-polls?RIC=CZCBIR%3DECI poll data Rate decision due Aug 1 at 2:30 p.m. (1230 GMT) Governor to comment on decision at 3:45 p.m. All analysts in poll see 25-bp rate cut Median forecast sees main rate at 3.75% at end-2024 (pvs 4.00%) By Jason Hovet PRAGUE, July 26 (Reuters) - The Czech National Bank (CNB) is widely expected to slow the pace of interest rate cuts next week, optin

GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks bounce after heavy sell-off as traders await US price data Updates prices at 1135 GMT By Harry Robertson LONDON, July 26 (Reuters) - European stocks and U.S. futures rebounded on Friday as markets stabilised after a week in which global equities have tumbled almost 2 %, while the dollar regained ground against the yen ahead of U.S.

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.

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.

UPDATE 2-German yields on track for the biggest weekly fall since mid-June Recasts, adds comments, background By Stefano Rebaudo July 26 (Reuters) - German government bond yields were on track for their biggest weekly fall since mid-June after a string of economic data led investors to increase bets on the speed of the European Central Bank monetary easing cycle.

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.

GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks rebound after brutal sell-off as traders await US price data Updates at 0850 GMT By Harry Robertson LONDON, July 26 (Reuters) - European stocks and U.S. futures rebounded on Friday as markets stabilised after a week in which global equities have tumbled almost 2%. Meanwhile, the dollar regained some ground against the yen after a sharp drop this week, as investors awaited U.S.

CEE MARKETS-FX firmer as forint still set for first weekly loss since early June PRAGUE, July 26 (Reuters) - Central Europe's currencies pushed higher for a second straight day, although the Hungarian forint was set for its first weekly loss in six weeks and the Czech crown was just off a multi-month low as interest rate cuts stay in focus. The forint fell this week after Hungary's central bank delivered a 15th successive rate cut and said more could come this year.

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 .

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.