Karen Gilchrist@_karengilchrist
European markets started the month higher Monday, extending last week’s rally, as investors look ahead to the European Central Bank’s latest interest rate decision later this week.
Gold prices were little changed on Monday as traders awaited more U.S. economic data this week, after recent data showed that inflation stabilized and lifted hopes for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates later this year.
Shreyashi Sanyal
India stocks hit record highs to lead gains in Asian markets on Monday, while a private survey showed China’s manufacturing activity expanded at its fastest pace in nearly two years.
Karen Gilchrist
European stocks opened slightly higher Friday, extending gains from the previous session as investors await fresh inflation data.
Gold prices were set for a fourth straight monthly gain, even as the market struggled for momentum on Friday ahead of a key U.S. inflation reading that could provide more indications on how the Federal Reserve might proceed with rate cuts later this year.
Shreyashi Sanyal
Asia-Pacific markets mostly rose on Friday as investors parsed data from major economies across the region.
Jenni Reid
European stocks were choppy early Thursday, struggling to shake off a negative trend this week as global markets come under pressure from rising bond yields.
Gold prices slipped for a second consecutive session on Thursday as the U.S. dollar and Treasury yields edged higher ahead of key inflation data, which could offer further clarity on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate plan.
Shreyashi Sanyal & Lim Hui Jie
Asia-Pacific markets extended losses on Thursday, tracking Wall Street’s moves ahead of a slew of economic data from the region on Friday.
Holly Ellyatt
European stocks are heading for a higher open Wednesday as regional markets continue to see-saw over the inflation outlook and trajectory of interest rates.
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