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Global stocks climb amid earnings as yen weakens

  Bloomberg Global stocks headed for a fresh high as many markets reopened with investors focusing on stronger corporate earnings. The yen extended losses while Treasuries maintained declines. The MSCI All-Country World Index was poised for a record close, while European shares advanced. US stock futures edged lower. European government bonds fell across the board. Treasury yields climbed after Steven ...

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US stock, futures rise on Congress deal, oil dips

  Bloomberg Stocks and US futures climbed, while the yen slipped as a tentative deal by the US Congress to avert a government shutdown offset weaker economic data from China. US stocks looked set to add to their best week since February, as earnings season rolls along. Data on Monday indicated consumer spending stalled in March, adding to signs of ...

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Bond traders’ inflation bets have new life

  Bloomberg Bond traders demonstrated this week that for all the doubts about the Trump trade, wagers on quicker inflation still have life. Look no further than the US 10-year breakeven rate. It climbed the most on a weekly basis this year, rising back toward 2 percent, suggesting the market is starting to hop back on the inflation bandwagon. The ...

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US stocks mixed, euro falls on ECB

  Bloomberg US stocks fluctuated with the dollar as the Trump administration signaled its commitment to Nafta, while the euro edged lower after the European Central Bank boosted its assessment of the region’s economy without discussing tapering asset purchases. Crude sank below $49 a barrel. The S&P 500 Index’s move toward an all-time high faltered anew and Treasuries slipped after ...

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Dollar rises as US stock futures fluctuate

  Bloomberg The dollar rose while US stock futures fluctuated with Treasuries as investors await details of the Trump administration’s tax cut plan that could breathe new life into flagging reflation trades. French election results, strong first-quarter earnings and speculation President Donald Trump’s plan will further boost corporate profits sparked risk appetite this week, sending US equities within striking distance ...

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Earnings lift US stock market, trade jolts currencies

  Bloomberg US stock futures jumped as blue chips from Caterpillar Inc. to McDonald’s Corp. reported results. Canada’s dollar led export currencies lower as a tariff on lumber reignited concern the Trump administration will pursue protectionist policies. Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average rallied, indicating the underlying index may rise to an all-time high. Caterpillar climbed more than 6 ...

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Risk back on as French vote ripples across stock markets

  Bloomberg Relief rippled across markets from stocks to bonds and currencies on bets that pro-growth centrist Emmanuel Macron will become France’s next president. Havens including gold, the yen, Treasuries and bunds fell out of favor. Every industry group in the Europe 600 Index rose, volatility fell by a record, and the cost of insuring against losses on French banks’ ...

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US stocks rise as treasuries, dollar slip

  Bloomberg US stocks rebounded while the dollar and Treasuries slipped, as major assets continued to churn in tight ranges amid corporate results and a string of potential geopolitical catalysts. The S&P 500 Index halted a two-day slide on earnings from American Express Co. and Qualcomm Inc. The greenback slipped against most of its major peers after its best day ...

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Stocks advance with dollar as haven demand eases

  Bloomberg Markets struck a note of cautious optimism on Wednesday, with European stocks rising and haven assets declining. UK shares fell as the pound extended its gain following the surprise election announcement. Banks and automakers helped spur the rebound in Stoxx Europe 600 Index following the biggest one-day loss since November. Sterling edged higher after hitting the strongest level ...

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Pound rises as British PM announces early election

  Bloomberg The pound jumped after British Prime Minister Theresa May announced an early general election. European stocks declined as traders caught up with a swathe of geopolitical events following the long weekend. Sterling swung from gain to loss and back again versus the dollar as May set the vote for June 8, before rallying to the highest since February ...

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