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EQUITIES

GLOBAL - Major stock indexes were slightly lower on Friday as U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of tariffs on imports from Canada fanned worries about trade tensions, with the Canadian dollar down against the greenback.

MSCI's gauge of stocks across the globe .MIWD00000PUS fell 3.85 points, or 0.42%, to 922.37.

For a full report, click on MKTS/GLOB

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NEW YORK - Wall Street ended lower on Friday, with Meta Platforms META.O weighing on the S&P 500 after President Donald Trump intensified his tariff offensive against Canada, amplifying the uncertainty swirling around U.S. trade policy.

The S&P 500 .SPX declined 0.33% to end the session at 6,259.75 points. The Nasdaq .IXIC declined 0.22% to 20,585.53 points, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI fell 0.63% to 44,371.51 points.

For a full report, click on .N

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LONDON - European shares closed lower on Friday, as losses in banks and healthcare stocks weighed at the end of a week marred by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff announcements, with the European Union also awaiting a letter on levies from Trump.

The pan-European STOXX 600 index .STOXX closed 1% lower.

For a full report, click on .EU

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TOKYO - Japan's Nikkei share average surrendered early gains to close lower on Friday as sharp declines in Fast Retailing led technology stocks to erase their gains.

The Nikkei slipped 0.19% to 39,569.68 after rising as much as 0.8% earlier in the session. The index fell 0.6% this week.

For a full report, click on .T

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SHANGHAI - China stocks gave up most of their gains and closed flat on Friday, weighed down by a drop in bank shares, while Hong Kong shares held on to gains after a Goldman upgrade.

At market close, the Shanghai Composite index .SSEC was barely changed to hold at 3,510.18 after touching a 9-month high in the morning session. The blue-chip CSI300 index .CSI300 was also flat with 0.1% gain.

For a full report, click on .SS

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AUSTRALIA - Australian shares are set to resume trading on Monday, with investors remaining on edge over the future of global trade as they weigh whether U.S. President Donald Trump's August 1 tariff deadline will stand.

The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index .AXJO ended 0.1% lower on Friday.

For a full report, click on .AX

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SEOUL - South Korean shares erased early gains to close lower on Friday, but still ended the week on a positive note as investors weighed prospects of trade talks with the United States and further market reforms under the new administration.

The benchmark KOSPI .KS11 closed down 7.46 points, or 0.23%, at 3,175.77.

For a full report, click on KRW/

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FOREIGN EXCHANGE

NEW YORK - The U.S. dollar rose against major currencies including the yen and euro as President Donald Trump rekindled trade tensions with new tariffs on Canada and other trading partners.

The U.S. dollar was up 0.79% to 147.4 against the Japanese yen JPY=EBS, on track to add nearly 2% for the week - the biggest weekly gain since early December.

For a full report, click on USD/

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CHINA - China's yuan inched higher against the dollar on Friday, as the central bank set a much stronger guidance fix, in what investors interpreted as an official sign to keep the currency stable following U.S. President Donald Trump's new wave of tariffs.

The onshore yuan CNY=CFXS rose to a high of 7.1674 per dollar, the strongest level since July 7, before changing hands at 7.1686 as of 0348 GMT.

For a full report, click on CNY/

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AUSTRALIA - The Australian dollar eased from eight-month highs on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump fired another round in his global trade war, slugging equities and souring risk sentiment.

Australia is heavily reliant on free trade for its commodity exports and the Aussie faded 0.1% on the news to $0.6583 AUD=D3, and off a new peak of $0.6595. Support lies around $0.6540 and $0.6485.

For a full report, click on AUD/

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SEOUL - South Korean won weakened against the dollar on Friday.

The won was quoted at 1,375.4 per dollar on the onshore settlement platform KRW=KFTC, 0.11% lower than its previous close at 1,373.9.

For a full report, click on KRW/

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TREASURIES

NEW YORK - U.S. Treasury yields rose on Friday as investors focused on next week’s consumer price inflation report that may show that price growth accelerated in June, with the Federal Reserve expected to keep interest rates on hold as it waits to see the impact of tariffs on price pressures.

The yield on benchmark U.S. 10-year notes US10YT=RR was last up 7.7 basis points on the day at 4.423%.

For a full report, click on US/

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LONDON - Euro zone yields edged up on Friday, as traders awaited U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff decision for the European Union, after his surprise move to hit major trading partner Canada with a 35% duty.

German two-year yields DE2YT=RR were up 1.5 basis points to 1.906%, while those on the benchmark 10-year Bund DE10YT=RR were up 2.6 bps to 2.69%.

For a full report, click on GVD/EUR

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TOKYO - Japan's super-long government bonds rose on Friday, as investors bought them back after a heavy sell-off this week, with a firm outcome of the Bank of Japan's bond buying operations supporting sentiment.

The 10-year JGB yield JP10YTN=JBTC rose 1 bp to 1.5%

For a full report, click on JP/

COMMODITIES

GOLD

Gold prices rose more than 1% on Friday as investors sought safe-haven assets following U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of new tariffs, while silver reached its highest level in over 13 years.

Spot gold XAU= gained 1% to $3,356.93 per ounce by 2:43 p.m. EDT (1843 GMT)

For a full report, click on GOL/

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IRON ORE

Iron ore futures rose on Friday and were headed for a third weekly gains, underpinned by renewed hopes that top consumer China's crackdown on a price war will pave the way for another round of reforms to curb steel overcapacity.

The most-traded September iron ore contract on China's Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) DCIOcv1 closed daytime trade 1.8% higher at 764 yuan ($106.56) a metric ton.

For a full report, click on IRONORE/

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BASE METALS

Copper prices slipped on Friday as investors anticipated the 50% tariff on the metal due to be imposed on U.S. imports is likely to erode demand, and as speculators unwound positions.

Three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange CMCU3 was 0.4% weaker at $9,664 per metric ton by 1600 GMT, down from the three-month peak of $10,020.50 touched on July 2.

For a full report, click on MET/L

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OIL

Oil prices rose over 2% on Friday as the International Energy Agency said the market was tighter than it appears, while U.S. tariffs and possible further sanctions on Russia were also in focus.

Brent crude futures LCOc1 settled up $1.72, or 2.5%, at $70.36 a barrel.

For a full report, click on O/R

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PALM OIL

Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Friday and logged its second weekly gain despite higher June stocks, as stronger rival edible oils and a weaker ringgit underpinned the market.

The benchmark palm oil contract FCPOc3 for September delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange gained 29 ringgit, or 0.7%, to 4,175 ringgit ($982.35) a metric ton at closing. The contract rose 2.78% for the week.

For a full report, click on POI/

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RUBBER

Japanese rubber futures closed higher on Friday and posted their fourth consecutive weekly gain, as extreme weather in key producers Thailand and Indonesia stoked supply concerns.

The Osaka Exchange (OSE) rubber contract for December delivery JRUc6, 0#2JRU: was up 2.5 yen, or 0.79%, at 317.3 yen ($2.16) per kg.

For a full report, click on RUB/T

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(Bengaluru Bureau; +91 80 6749 1130)

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EQUITIES

GLOBAL - Major stock indexes eased while the dollar strengthened against major currencies on Monday as investors awaited the next announcements in the White House's trade negotiations.

MSCI's gauge of stocks across the globe .MIWD00000PUS fell 3.84 points, or 0.41%, to 921.89.

For a full report, click on MKTS/GLOB

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NEW YORK - Wall Street kicked off the week on a dour note, with fresh tariff uncertainty rattling investors, while Tesla shares dropped after CEO Elon Musk announced his political party ambitions.

While the Nasdaq .IXIC in April tumbled into bear market territory on tariff fears, both the index and the S&P 500 .SPX had just closed at record highs on Thursday after a robust jobs report. The Dow .DJI was about 1% away from an all-time high.

For a full report, click on .N

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LONDON - European shares ended higher on Monday, driven by gains in technology and bank stocks at the start of a week where investors are on the lookout for any trade-related headlines in the countdown to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff deadline.

The pan-European STOXX 600 index .STOXX ended 0.4% higher, gaining some ground after clocking a weekly loss on Friday.

For a full report, click on .EU

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TOKYO - Japan's Nikkei share average ended lower on Monday as cautious investors assessed the details of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs and their impact on corporate outlook.

The Nikkei .N225 fell 0.56% to close at 39,587.68, after opening marginally lower.

For a full report, click on .T

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SHANGHAI - China and Hong Kong stocks edged lower on Monday as anxiety over U.S. trade policy intensified ahead of the July 9 tariff deadline, with upcoming inflation data expected to further test investor nerves.

At market close, China's blue-chip CSI300 Index .CSI300 slipped 0.4%, while the Shanghai Composite Index .SSEC barely changed.

For a full report, click on .SS

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AUSTRALIA - Australian shares started the week slightly lower on Monday, led by losses in mining and banking stocks, as investors exercised caution ahead of the central bank's rate decision meeting and the U.S. tariff deadline.

The S&P/ASX 200 benchmark index .AXJO closed 0.2% lower at 8,589.30 points. The benchmark gained 1% last week.

For a full report, click on .AX

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SEOUL - South Korean shares ended little changed on Monday, as investors remained cautious ahead of the deadline on a 90-day U.S. tariff pause.

The benchmark KOSPI .KS11 closed up 5.19 points, or 0.17%, at 3,059.47.

For a full report, click on KRW/

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FOREIGN EXCHANGE

NEW YORK - The dollar firmed against other major currencies on Monday, after remarks from U.S. officials offered little clarity on the outlook for tariffs, days ahead of a crucial deadline.

The dollar index =USD, which measures the currency against six major counterparts, rose 0.34% to 97.294 and briefly hit a one-week high.

For a full report, click on USD/

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SHANGHAI - China's yuan eased against the greenback on Monday as investors turned cautious ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's Wednesday deadline for agreeing deals on trade tariffs, seeking cues on the currency's near-term direction.

The spot yuan CNY=CFXS opened at 7.1641 per dollar and was last trading at 7.1715 as of 0312 GMT, 62 pips lower than Friday's late session close and 0.29% weaker than the official yuan midpoint.

For a full report, click on CNY/

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AUSTRALIA - The Australian and New Zealand dollars started a big central bank week on the back foot as investors braced for U.S. trade uncertainty that could linger for weeks now that there appears to be a delay in the tariff implementation date.

The Aussie AUD=D3 fell 0.5% on Monday to $0.6522, the lowest level in a week.

For a full report, click on AUD/

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SEOUL - South Korean won weakened against the dollar on Monday.

The won was quoted at 1,367.8 per dollar on the onshore settlement platform KRW=KFTC, 0.39% lower than its previous close at 1,362.5.

For a full report, click on KRW/

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TREASURIES

NEW YORK - Longer-dated U.S. Treasury yields edged higher on Monday as investors focused on the Trump administration’s trade negotiations and ahead of the U.S. Treasury Department's sale of $119 billion in coupon-bearing supply this week.

The yield on benchmark U.S. 10-year notes US10YT=RR was last up 3.1 basis points on the day at 4.372%.

For a full report, click on US/

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LONDON - Euro zone bond yields rose on Monday as markets focused on developments around U.S. tariffs, with officials flagging a delay to a July 9 deadline, although specifics on the changes remained murky.

Germany's benchmark 10-year Bund yield DE10YT=RR rose 3.5 basis points (bps) to 2.601%, largely in line with moves in 10-year U.S. Treasuries US10YT=RR.

For a full report, click on GVD/EUR

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TOKYO - Japan's yield curve steepened on Monday amid a sell-off of super-long maturity bonds as concerns about the nation's fiscal health resurfaced ahead of upper house elections this month.

On the day, the 10-year JGB yield JP10YTN=JBTC rose 2 bps to 1.455%.

For a full report, click on JP/

COMMODITIES

GOLD

Gold prices retreated to a one-week low on Monday as the dollar firmed and traders digested U.S. President Donald Trump's extension of his July 9 tariff deadline to August 1 and assertion that the U.S. is close to several trade deals.

Spot gold XAU= was down 0.5% at $3,317.87 an ounce at 1119 a.m. EDT (1519 GMT) after hitting its lowest since June 30 at $3,296.09.

For a full report, click on GOL/

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IRON ORE

Iron ore futures slid on Monday as renewed concerns over demand weighed on the market, pressured by output restrictions in top consumer China's major steel production hub of Tangshan and lingering uncertainty over U.S. trade tariffs.

The most-traded September iron ore contract on China's Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) DCIOcv1 ended daytime trading 0.68% lower at 731 yuan ($101.92) a metric ton.

For a full report, click on IRONORE/

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BASE METALS

Prices for copper and other base metals fell on Monday as President Donald Trump said the United States was close to finalising several trade pacts in the coming days.

The three-month copper contract CMCU3 on the London Metal Exchange (LME) eased 0.3% to $9,835.50 per metric ton by 1607 GMT.

For a full report, click on MET/L

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OIL

Oil rose 1% on Monday as signs of strong demand outweighed the impact of OPEC+ hiking output more than expected for August, as well as concern about the potential impact of U.S. tariffs.

Brent crude futures LCOc1 rose 91 cents, or 1.3%, to $69.20 by 12:20 p.m. ET (1620 GMT).

For a full report, click on O/R

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PALM OIL

Malaysian palm oil futures ended higher on Monday as a stronger crude oil lent support after tracking down rival edible oils earlier in the session.

The benchmark palm oil contract FCPOc3 for September delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange gained 8 ringgit, or 0.2%, to 4,070 ringgit ($962.17) a metric ton at closing.

For a full report, click on POI/

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RUBBER

Japanese rubber futures slipped on Monday, as concerns over weakening demand and ongoing uncertainty surrounding U.S. tariffs weighed on market sentiment.

The Osaka Exchange (OSE) rubber contract for December delivery JRUc6, 0#2JRU: ended daytime trade down 2.8 yen, or 0.9%, at 309.3 yen ($2.13) per kg.

For a full report, click on RUB/T

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(Bengaluru Bureau; +91 80 6749 1130)

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EQUITIES

GLOBAL - Global shares were little changed and U.S Treasury yields were higheron Tuesday, as investors weighed a host of U.S. economic data and comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to gauge the timing of any interest rate cuts.

MSCI's gauge of stocks across the globe .MIWD00000PUS ticked up 0.32 point, or 0.03%, to 918.21.

For a full report, click on MKTS/GLOB

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NEW YORK - The S&P 500 turned higher on Tuesday afternoon after a weak start, as the Senate's passage of U.S. President Donald Trump's tax package had investors weighing the bill's stimulative effects against its multi-trillion dollar cost.

By 2:12 p.m. ET (1612 GMT), the Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI rose 433.90 points, or 0.98%, to 44,528.67, the S&P 500 .SPX gained 1.03 points, or 0.02%, to 6,205.98 and the Nasdaq Composite .IXIC lost 111.57 points, or 0.55%, to 20,258.17.

For a full report, click on .N

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LONDON - European shares ended slightly lower on Tuesday, with industrials and banks the biggest drags as investors weighed uncertainty over U.S. trade deals with the July tariff deadline fast approaching and discussions on a U.S. tax bill.

The pan-European STOXX 600 index .STOXX closed 0.2% lower, coming off a more than 1% fall for the month of June.

For a full report, click on .EU

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TOKYO - Japan's Nikkei share average snapped a five-day winning streak to fall more than 1% on Tuesday, as investors sold stocks amid uncertainty over U.S.-Japan trade talks.

The Nikkei .N225 fell 1.24% to 39,986.33, slipping from the highest level since mid-July, which it reached in the previous session.

For a full report, click on .T

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SHANGHAI - China stocks closed higher on Tuesday, led by gains in financial and healthcare shares, after a private survey showed the country's factory activity expanded in June. Hong Kong markets were shut for a local holiday.

China's blue-chip CSI300 Index .CSI300 ended 0.2% higher.

For a full report, click on .SS

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AUSTRALIA - Australian shares were likely to rise on Wednesday, potentially helped by gains in commodity stocks due to a rise in gold, oil and copper prices, while investors awaited local retail sales data due later in the day.

The local share price index futures YAPcm1 rose 0.2%, a 16.7-point premium to the underlying S&P/ASX 200 index .AXJO close. The benchmark was largely unchanged on Tuesday.

For a full report, click on .AX

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SEOUL - South Korean shares ended higher on Tuesday, tracking Wall Street's overnight rally, though gains were capped as investors assessed mixed domestic data.

The benchmark KOSPI .KS11 closed up 17.95 points, or 0.58%, at 3,089.65, after rising as much as 2% to the highest intraday level since September 2021.

For a full report, click on KRW/

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FOREIGN EXCHANGE

NEW YORK - The U.S. dollar gained ground against major currencies including the euro and the Swiss franc on Tuesday after data showed a better-than-expected increase in labor market demand, indicating the Federal Reserve will likely take its time to cut interest rates.

The dollar index =USD, which measures the greenback against a basket of currencies including the yen and the euro, rose 0.161% at 96.908 after being down 0.05% to 96.71.

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CHINA - China's yuan advanced further on Tuesday after enjoying two consecutive months of gains, briefly renewing an eight-month high against a dollar dragged down by worries over U.S. President Donald Trump's spending bill.

The onshore yuan CNY=CFXS jumped to a high of 7.1538 per dollar, the strongest level since November 8, 2024, before changing hands at 7.1625 as of 0407 GMT.

For a full report, click on CNY/

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AUSTRALIA - The Australian and New Zealand dollars paused near multi-month peaks on Tuesday after clearing another set of chart barriers to set the seal on a strong quarter, with the U.S. currency still stuck in a broad downtrend.

The Aussie held at $0.6575 AUD=D3, having climbed 0.7% overnight to an eight-month top of $0.6584.

For a full report, click on AUD/

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SEOUL - The South Korean won was little changed against the dollar on Tuesday.

The won was quoted at 1,355.9 per dollar on the onshore settlement platform KRW=KFTC, 0.04% lower than its previous close at 1,355.3.

For a full report, click on KRW/

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TREASURIES

NEW YORK - U.S. Treasury yields advanced on Tuesday after data showed the labor market remained resilient with the rise in job openings for May, confirming the Federal Reserve's stance of being patient on cutting interest rates.

In late morning trading, U.S. 10-year yields rose 3.5 basis points (bps) to 4.261% US10YT=RR after earlier dropping to its lowest since early May.

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LONDON - Euro zone government bond yields fell slightly on Tuesday but remained within their recent range as inflation in the bloc returned to the European Central Bank's target level.

Germany's 10-year bond yield DE10YT=RR, the benchmark for the euro area, was last down 2.4 basis points at 2.573%.

For a full report, click on GVD/EUR

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TOKYO - Japanese government bonds rose following strong demand at an auction for 10-year bonds, prompting investors to cover short positions.

The 10-year JGB yield JP10YTN=JBTC fell 4 basis points (bps) to 1.39% after the auction outcome was announced.

For a full report, click on JP/

COMMODITIES

GOLD

Gold climbed more than 1% on Tuesday as investors sought safe haven assets after U.S. President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill" passed in the Senate, ahead of the July 9 deadline for trade tariffs.

Spot gold XAU= rose 1% to $3,337.09 per ounce, as of 1:29 p.m. EDT (1729 GMT), its highest level since June 24.

For a full report, click on GOL/

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IRON ORE

Iron ore futures declined on Tuesday, as disappointing factory data and persistent property sector woes in top consumer China dampened sentiment.

The most-traded September iron ore contract on China's Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) DCIOcv1 ended 1.32% lower at 708.5 yuan ($98.92) a metric ton.

For a full report, click on IRONORE/

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BASE METALS

Copper prices hit three-month highs on Tuesday with growing optimism about demand for the metal, used in power and construction, in top consumer China after the country's stronger manufacturing data.

Benchmark copper CMCU3 on the London Metal Exchange (LME) was up 0.6% at $9,929 a metric ton by 1600 GMT.

For a full report, click on MET/L

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OIL

Oil prices edged higher on Tuesday as investors took stock of positive demand indicators, while also treading cautiously ahead of an OPEC+ meeting to decide the group's August output policy.

Brent crude LCOc1 was up 35 cents, or 0.5%, to $67.09 a barrel at 12:54 p.m. ET (1654 GMT).

For a full report, click on O/R

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PALM OIL

Malaysian palm oil futures closed lower for the second straight session on Tuesday, tracking soyoil weaknesses in the Dalian and Chicago markets and softer crude oil prices following a lack of fundamental triggers.

The benchmark palm oil contract FCPOc3 for September delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange lost 16 ringgit, or 0.4%, to 3,970 ringgit ($946.14) a metric ton at the close.

For a full report, click on POI/

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RUBBER

Japanese rubber futures rose on Tuesday as excessive rain in top producer Thailand raised worries over supplies.

The Osaka Exchange (OSE) rubber contract for December delivery JRUc6, 0#2JRU: rose 2.2 yen, or 0.71%, to 311.8 yen ($2.18) per kg.

For a full report, click on RUB/T

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(Bengaluru Bureau; +91 80 6749 1130)

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EQUITIES

GLOBAL - Global shares traded near record highs on Wednesday while crude oil prices were on track to snap three straight sessions of declines as Middle East tensions eased, allowing markets to focus on U.S. inflation and prospects of an interest rate cut.

MSCI's gauge of stocks across the globe .MIWD00000PUS eased 0.08% to 902.34, after hitting a record high earlier in the session.

For a full report, click on MKTS/GLOB

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NEW YORK - U.S. stocks took a breather on Wednesday, pausing a two-day rally as the tenuous Israel-Iran cease fire continued to hold and investors pored over a second day of congressional testimony from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

According to preliminary data, the S&P 500 .SPX gained 1.28 points, or 0.02%, to end at 6,093.46 points, while the Nasdaq Composite .IXIC gained 65.01 points, or 0.33%, to 19,977.54. The Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI fell 92.91 points, or 0.22%, to 42,996.11.

For a full report, click on .N

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LONDON - A rally in European stocks hit a roadblock as investors weighed the fragility of the Israel-Iran ceasefire, with attention quickly shifting to the looming U.S. tariff pause deadline.

The pan-European STOXX 600 index .STOXX lost steam after Tuesday's best intraday jump in over a month, dipping 0.7% as a wave of red swept across most sectors.

For a full report, click on .EU

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TOKYO - Japan's Nikkei share average ended at a more than four-month high on Wednesday, as chip-related stocks tracked overnight gains of their U.S. peers.

The Nikkei .N225 rose 0.39% to 38,942.07, its highest closing level since February 19, after flitting between modest gains and losses.

For a full report, click on .T

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SHANGHAI - Shanghai stocks closed at a more-than-six-month high on Wednesday, while Hong Kong ended at its loftiest since March, boosted by a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, as well as some hopes of an earlier-than-expected U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut.

The blue-chip CSI300 index .CSI300 was up 1.44% at 3,960.07 points, the highest closing level since March 20.

For a full report, click on .SS

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AUSTRALIA - Australian shares are likely to open lower on Thursday, possibly dragged by a potential fall in miners on the back of weakened underlying commodity prices, while investors assessed a cooler-than-expected consumer price index data released on Wednesday.

The local share price index futures YAPcm1 slipped 0.5%, a 63.2-point discount to the underlying S&P/ASX 200 index .AXJO close. The benchmark closed largely flat on Wednesday.

For a full report, click on .AX

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SEOUL - South Korean shares notched their highest closing level since September 2021 on Wednesday, extending a rally fuelled by chips and automakers.

The benchmark KOSPI .KS11 ended the session up 4.61 points, or 0.15%, at 3,108.25.

For a full report, click on KRW/

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FOREIGN EXCHANGE

NEW YORK - The dollar fell to multi-year lows against the euro and sterling on Wednesday but gained on the Japanese yen as traders evaluated expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts and turned attention back to U.S. fiscal policies.

The dollar gained 0.18% to 145.17 Japanese yen JPY=.

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SHANGHAI - China's yuan edged higher against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday, nearing its strongest level in a month, as a truce between Israel and Iran continued to lift market sentiment.

By 0331 GMT, the yuan CNY=CFXS held its ground at 7.1684 to the dollar, hovering near the strongest level since May 26.

For a full report, click on CNY/

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AUSTRALIA - The Australian and New Zealand dollars edged higher on Wednesday as a truce in the Middle East seemed to be largely holding for the moment, outweighing a soft domestic inflation report that merely solidified wagers for a near-term rate cut.

The Aussie was unfazed by the data, given a cut was already heavily priced in, and added 0.2% to $0.6502 AUD=D3, having bounced 0.5% overnight to reach as far as $0.6519.

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SEOUL - The won was quoted at 1,363.2 per dollar on the onshore settlement platform KRW=KFTC, 0.13% lower than its previous close at 1,361.4.

For a full report, click on KRW/

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TREASURIES

NEW YORK - Yields on longer-dated U.S. Treasuries were slightly up early on Wednesday as oil prices rose and the truce in the Middle East increased investors' willingness to take risks.

The yield on the benchmark U.S. 10-year Treasury note US10YT=TWEB rose 3.7 basis points to 4.33%.

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LONDON - Euro zone government bond yields rose on Wednesday as investors processed concerns about increased fiscal spending across the euro area and kept a wary eye on the Iran-Israel ceasefire.

German 10-year government bond yields DE10YT=RR, which serve as the benchmark for the wider euro zone, rose 3 basis points (bps) to 2.56%.

For a full report, click on GVD/EUR

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TOKYO - Japanese government bonds rose on Wednesday as the market found the overall tone of a summary of the Bank of Japan's latest policy meeting dovish.

The 10-year JGB yield JP10YTN=JBTC fell 1.5 basis points (bps) to 1.4%.

For a full report, click on JP/

COMMODITIES

GOLD - Gold prices were steady on Wednesday as market participants remained cautious ahead of key U.S. economic data, while the ceasefire between Iran and Israel weighed on safe-haven demand.

Spot gold XAU= was up 0.1% at $3,327.91 per ounce at 0158 p.m. EDT (1758 GMT) after prices hit their lowest in over two weeks in the previous session.

For a full report, click on GOL/

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IRON ORE - Iron ore futures prices fell for a second straight session on Wednesday, weighed down by rising shipments from Australia and Brazil and a seasonal slowdown in demand from top consumer China.

The most-traded September iron ore contract on China's Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) DCIOcv1 ended daytime trade 0.43% lower at 702.5 yuan ($97.97) a metric ton.

For a full report, click on IRONORE/

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BASE METALS - Copper prices rose on Wednesday supported by a tentative ceasefire between Iran and Israel, which improved the overall market sentiment, with the metals market attention shifting to a sharp fall in premiums for nearby copper contracts.

Three-month copper CMCU3 on the London Metal Exchange was up 0.5% at $9,717.50 a metric ton by 1600 GMT.

For a full report, click on MET/L

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OIL - Oil prices rose nearly 1% on Wednesday, recovering from a sharp slide early this week, as data showed relatively strong U.S. demand, and as investors assessed the stability of a ceasefire between Iran and Israel.

Brent crude futures LCOc1 settled 54 cents higher, or 0.8%, at $67.68 a barrel.

For a full report, click on O/R

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PALM OIL - Malaysian palm oil futures reversed earlier gains to end lower on Wednesday as uncertainty over developments in the Israel-Iran conflict weighed on the market, while strong export data capped losses.

The benchmark palm oil contract FCPOc3 for September delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange was down 20 ringgit, or 0.5%, at 3,963 ringgit ($935.77) a metric ton at the close.

For a full report, click on POI/

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RUBBER - Japanese rubber futures strengthened on Wednesday after a tentative truce between Iran and Israel buoyed investor sentiment and as wet weather in top producer Thailand sparked supply concerns.

The Osaka Exchange (OSE) rubber contract for December delivery JRUc6, 0#2JRU: ended daytime trade up 6.4 yen, or 2.18%, at 299.8 yen ($2.06) per kg.

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GLOBAL - Global equity markets advanced on Monday even as oil prices fell but still traded near multi-month highs as markets shrugged off the effects of the U.S. attacks on Iranian nuclear sites in support of an Israeli military campaign.

MSCI's gauge of stocks across the globe .MIWD00000PUS rose 0.28%.

For a full report, click on MKTS/GLOB

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NEW YORK - Wall Street's main indexes rose on Monday after dovish comments from the Federal Reserve's Michelle Bowman as well as gains in Tesla outweighed worries of potential oil supply bottlenecks following U.S. airstrikes on nuclear facilities in Iran.

At 11:56 a.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI rose 30.71 points, or 0.09%, to 42,243.19, the S&P 500 .SPX gained 16.72 points, or 0.28%, to 5,984.56, and the Nasdaq Composite .IXIC gained 77.57 points, or 0.40%, to 19,524.98.

For a full report, click on .N

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LONDON - European stocks stumbled on Monday, as investors nervously eyed the threat of Iranian retaliation following joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran's nuclear sites over the weekend.

The pan-European STOXX 600 index .STOXX closed 0.3% lower, after touching its lowest level in over a month earlier in the session.

For a full report, click on .EU

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TOKYO - Japan's Nikkei share average fell on Monday as U.S. attacks on Iranian nuclear sites fueled risk aversion, while the accompanying jump in oil prices weighed on the outlook for Japan's economy and corporate earnings.

The Nikkei .N225 declined 0.13% to 38,354.09 as of the close, with 154 of its components declining, versus 69 that rose and two that ended flat.

For a full report, click on .T

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SHANGHAI - Hong Kong shares ended higher on Monday, lifted by the strongest southbound inflows via the Stock Connect in three weeks, even as investors remained cautious over the outlook for tighter cash conditions in the market. China stocks were also up.

China's blue-chip CSI300 Index .CSI300 closed up 0.3%.

For a full report, click on .SS

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AUSTRALIA - Australian shares closed at their lowest level in nearly three weeks on Monday, weighed down by mining and industrial stocks, as risk sentiment took a hit after the U.S. attack on Iran's nuclear sites stirred fears of a broader conflict.

The S&P/ASX 200 index .AXJO fell 0.4% to close at 8,474.9 points, its lowest since early June. The benchmark is down for a fifth consecutive session.

For a full report, click on .AX

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SEOUL - South Korean shares ended lower on Monday as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East weighed on investor sentiment, overshadowing a tech rally.

The benchmark KOSPI .KS11 fell 7.37 points, or 0.24%, to close at 3,014.47. On Friday, the index climbed above a key milestone of 3,000 points for the first time in 3-1/2 years.

For a full report, click on KRW/

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FOREIGN EXCHANGE

NEW YORK - The dollar fell on Monday after Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman said that the U.S. central bank should consider rate cuts soon, reversing the dollar's earlier rally following the U.S. bombing of some nuclear sites in Iran.

The dollar index =USD fell 0.14% to 98.78. It earlier rose to 99.42, the highest since May 30.

For a full report, click on USD/

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SHANGHAI - China's yuan slipped to a three-week low against the dollar on Monday as investors rushed to perceived safe haven assets and awaited Iran's response to U.S. attacks on its nuclear sites that dramatically exacerbated Middle East tensions.

The onshore yuan CNY=CFXS fell to a trough of 7.1950 per dollar, the weakest level since June 3, before changing hands at 7.1877 as of 0350 GMT.

For a full report, click on CNY/

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AUSTRALIA - The Australian and New Zealand dollars slid with global stocks on Monday, hitting one-month lows, as investors feared Iran may retaliate against U.S. strikes on its nuclear sites and raise the stakes in a widening war in the Middle East.

The Australian dollar AUD=D3 slid 0.8% to $0.6402, the lowest since May 20.

For a full report, click on AUD/

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SEOUL - The won was quoted at 1,384.3 per dollar on the onshore settlement platform KRW=KFTC, 0.74% lower than Friday's close of 1,374.0.

For a full report, click on KRW/

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TREASURIES

NEW YORK - Yields on U.S. Treasuries fell on Monday as Federal Reserve vice-chair Michelle Bowman said the first interest rate this year could come as soon as July, and reaction from geopolitical events was muted.

U.S. 10-year Treasury yields fell after Bowman's comments and were last down 6.3 basis points at 4.312%.

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LONDON - Euro zone government bonds pared earlier price losses, leaving yields steady on Monday as a retreat in oil soothed some investor concern about the inflationary impact of an escalation in the Middle East conflict.

German 10-year government bond yields DE10YT=RR, which serve as the benchmark for the wider euro zone, were roughly unchanged on the day in afternoon trading in Europe, at 2.51%, having touched a session high of 2.558% earlier.

For a full report, click on GVD/EUR

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TOKYO - Japanese government bond (JGB) prices slid on Monday, as concerns about the inflationary impact of higher oil prices reduced the appeal of coupon-bearing debt.

The 10-year JGB yield JP10YTN=JBTC rose 2.5 basis points (bps) to 1.42%, while benchmark 10-year JGB futures 2JGBv1 fell 0.26 yen to 139.17 yen

For a full report, click on JP/

COMMODITIES

GOLD - Gold prices rose on Monday as escalating Iran-Israel tensions boosted safe-haven demand, with markets closely monitoring developments in the region.

Spot gold XAU= gained 0.5% at $3,384.59 an ounce, as of 1245 a.m. EDT (1645 GMT).

For a full report, click on GOL/

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IRON ORE - Dalian iron ore futures touched their highest levels in more than a week on Monday, supported by improving short-term demand prospects for the steelmaking ingredient in top consumer China.

The most-traded September iron ore contract on China's Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) DCIOcv1 ended daytime trade 0.5% higher at 706 yuan ($98.25) a metric ton.

For a full report, click on IRONORE/

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BASE METALS - Aluminium prices jumped to three-month highs on Monday as U.S. airstrikes on Iran's nuclear facilities raised the prospect of higher energy prices and disruptions to shipments of the metal from the Middle East.

Benchmark aluminium CMAL3 had gained 1.6% at $2,589 a metric ton by 1606 GMT after touching its highest since March 21 at $2,654.50.

For a full report, click on MET/L

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OIL - Oil prices slipped more than $3, or 4%, on Monday after Iran attacked the U.S. military base in Qatar in retaliation for U.S. attacks on its nuclear facilities, and took no action to disrupt oil and gas tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

Brent crude futures LCOc1 were down $2.91, or 3.8%, at $74.09 a barrel by 1:13 p.m. ET (1713GMT).

For a full report, click on O/R

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PALM OIL - Malaysian palm oil futures ended higher after reversing earlier losses on Monday, as stronger crude oil prices and a softer ringgit supported the market while weaker rival Dalian oils capped the gains.

The benchmark palm oil contract FCPOc3 for September delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange gained 7 ringgit, or 0.17%, to 4,125 ringgit ($961.09) a metric ton at the close.

For a full report, click on POI/

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RUBBER - Japanese rubber futures snapped a two-day fall on Monday as wet weather in key production areas sparked supply concerns, outweighing slowing tyre demand in top consumer China.

The Osaka Exchange (OSE) rubber contract for November delivery JRUc6, 0#2JRU: closed up 6.1 yen, or 2.06%, at 301.5 yen ($2.05) per kg.

For a full report, click on RUB/T

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GLOBAL - Major Wall Street indexes closed lower on Friday while oil prices fell after U.S. President Donald Trump held back from immediate military action in the Israel-Iran conflict.

MSCI's gauge of stocks across the globe .MIWD00000PUS fell 0.01% on the day.

For a full report, click on MKTS/GLOB

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NEW YORK - The S&P 500 and Nasdaq ended lower on Friday, with investors on edge over the Iran-Israel conflict heading into the weekend, as the U.S. considers whether to get involved.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI rose 35.16 points, or 0.08%, to 42,206.82, the S&P 500 .SPX lost 13.03 points, or 0.22%, to 5,967.84 and the Nasdaq Composite .IXIC lost 98.86 points, or 0.51%, to 19,447.41.

For a full report, click on .N

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LONDON - European stocks snapped a three-day losing streak and closed higher on Friday, as investors' nerves eased following a stall in U.S. involvement in Middle East tensions.

The pan-European STOXX 600 .STOXX closed 0.1% higher.

For a full report, click on .EU

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TOKYO - Japan's Nikkei share average gave up early gains to end lower on Friday, as geopolitical risks surrounding the Middle East conflict weighed on sentiment.

The Nikkei .N225 fell 0.22% to 38,403.23, after rising as much as 0.4% earlier in the session.

For a full report, click on .T

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SHANGHAI - Hong Kong stocks rebounded on Friday but still logged their steepest weekly decline since April, as the lack of new stimulus measures this week weighed on investor sentiment amid broader global tensions surrounding the Iran-Israel conflict.

China's blue-chip CSI300 Index .CSI300 closed 0.1% higher, while the Shanghai Composite Index .SSEC lost 0.1%.

For a full report, click on .SS

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AUSTRALIA - Australian shares were poised to slip at open on Monday, likely dragged by a potential fall in mining stocks, with investors adopting caution after tensions escalated in the Middle East post the U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear sites.

The local share price index futures YAPcm1 fell 0.2% lower, a 54.7-point discount to the underlying S&P/ASX 200 index .AXJO close. The benchmark ended 0.2% lower on Friday.

For a full report, click on .AX

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SEOUL - South Korea's benchmark KOSPI stock index rose above a key milestone of 3,000 points for the first time in 3-1/2 years on Friday, led by technology stocks on a post-election rally.

The KOSPI .KS11 ended the session up 44.10 points, or 1.48%, at 3,021.84, its highest close since December 9, 2021.

For a full report, click on KRW/

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FOREIGN EXCHANGE

NEW YORK - The U.S. dollar rose to a three-week high against the safe-haven yen and gained ground on the Swiss franc on Friday amid signs tension in the Middle East is easing after Iran backed continued discussions with Europe on its conflict with Israel.

The dollar index, which measures the U.S. currency =USD against six peers, including the Swiss franc, the Japanese yen, and the euro, is poised to rise 0.6% this week.

For a full report, click on USD/

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SHANGHAI - China's yuan firmed against the U.S. dollar on Friday as the central bank set the daily fixing stronger and as expectations of dollar weakness supported the currency.

By 0400 GMT, the yuan CNY=CFXS was 0.08% higher at 7.1811 to the dollar after trading in a range of 7.1756 to 7.1822.

For a full report, click on CNY/

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AUSTRALIA - The Australian and New Zealand dollars found some footing on Friday as the Israel-Iran conflict continued but did not escalate to U.S. involvement, offering a welcome reprieve to risk assets.

The lack of an immediate U.S. attack was enough for the Aussie to edge up 0.1% to $0.6487 AUD=D3, having dived as deep as $0.6446 overnight.

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SEOUL - The KOSPI .KS11 ended the session up 44.10 points, or 1.48%, at 3,021.84, its highest close since December 9, 2021.

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TREASURIES

NEW YORK - U.S. Treasury yields fell on Friday as concerns over the conflict in Iran boosted demand for safe haven bonds and after Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said the U.S. central bank should consider cutting rates at its next meeting.

The yield on benchmark U.S. 10-year notes US10YT=RR was last down 2 basis points at 4.375%.

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LONDON - Euro zone government bond yields were on track for a weekly decline as the Israel-Iran air war entered its eighth day, with investors downplaying inflation concerns while awaiting clarity on potential U.S. involvement in the conflict.

German 10-year government bond yields DE10YT=RR, which serve as the benchmark for the wider euro zone, fell 0.5 basis points (bps) to 2.51% and were set to end the week 1.5 bps lower.

For a full report, click on GVD/EUR

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TOKYO - Japanese government bonds moved in a narrow range on Friday as investors weighed strong price data in Tokyo, while a solid outcome of the Bank of Japan's bond buying operation supported sentiment.

The 10-year JGB yield JP10YTN=JBTC inched up 0.5 basis point to 1.415%, after rising to as high as 1.42% earlier in the day.

For a full report, click on JP/

COMMODITIES

GOLD - Gold prices were steady on Friday and poised for a weekly loss after U.S. President Donald Trump delayed a decision on entering the Israel-Iran conflict.

Spot gold XAU= was little changed at $3,368.68 an ounce, as of 0142 p.m. EDT (1742 GMT), its lowest since June 12, while the index was down 1.8% for the week.

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IRON ORE - Prices of Dalian iron ore futures rose on Friday, but held nearly flat for the week as investors weighed resilient demand for the steelmaking ingredient in top consumer China against a persistent slump in the country's property market.

The most-traded September iron ore contract on China's Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) DCIOcv1 ended daytime trade 0.93% higher at 703 yuan ($97.85) a metric ton, and dipped 0.07% for the week.

For a full report, click on IRONORE/

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BASE METALS - Copper prices rebounded on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump pushed back a decision on U.S. military involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict, but gains were capped by uncertainty over tariffs and Chinese demand.

Three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange CMCU3 was up 0.3% at $9,642 a metric ton by 1600 GMT.

For a full report, click on MET/L

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OIL - Oil is likely to rise by $3-5 per barrel when trading resumes on Sunday evening after the U.S. attacked Iran at the weekend, market analysts said, with gains expected to accelerate only if Iran retaliates hard and causes a major oil supply disruption.

Brent settled at $77.01 a barrel on Friday and U.S. West Texas Intermediate CLc1 at $73.84.

For a full report, click on O/R

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PALM OIL - Malaysian palm oil futures ended higher on Friday, logging a sixth consecutive weekly gain, despite weak demand in key markets.

The benchmark palm oil contract FCPOc3 for September delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange rose 11 ringgit, or 0.27%, to 4,115 ringgit ($968.24) a metric ton, the highest closing price since April 15.

For a full report, click on POI/

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RUBBER - Japanese rubber futures eased on Friday on softer demand for the tyre-making material in top consumer China, though the contract posted weekly gains as wet weather sparked supply concerns.

The Osaka Exchange (OSE) rubber contract for November delivery JRUc6, 0#2JRU: ended daytime trade 2.9 yen lower, or 0.97%, at 295.4 yen ($2.03) per kg.

For a full report, click on RUB/T

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GLOBAL - Wall Street indexes posted modest gains and oil prices dipped on Wednesday as investors weighed the impacts of a Middle East conflict and a U.S. rate decision on a global economy already grappling with uncertainty stemming from U.S. economic policy.

For a full report, click on MKTS/GLOB

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NEW YORK - Wall Street indexes posted modest gains and oil prices dipped on Wednesday as investors weighed the impacts of a Middle East conflict and a U.S. rate decision on a global economy already grappling with uncertainty stemming from U.S. economic policy.

At 11:36 a.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI rose 168.44 points, or 0.40%, to 42,384.24, the S&P 500 .SPX gained 23.78 points, or 0.40%, to 6,006.50 and the Nasdaq Composite .IXIC gained 107.85 points, or 0.55%, to 19,628.94.

For a full report, click on .N

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LONDON - European shares declined on Wednesday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's monetary policy decision, with ongoing tensions in the Middle East adding to market uncertainty.

The pan-European STOXX 600 index .STOXX closed 0.4% down, at a near one-month low.

For a full report, click on .EU

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TOKYO - Japan's Nikkei share average touched a four-month high on Wednesday, boosted by a weaker yen even as investors kept a wary eye on the rapidly escalating conflict between Israel and Iran.

The Nikkei .N225 ended the day up 0.9% at the session's high of 38,885.15, a level last seen on February 20.

For a full report, click on .T

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SHANGHAI - China stocks ended slightly higher on Wednesday as top financial regulators at the annual Lujiazui Forum delivered few fresh policy signals. Hong Kong shares fell as geopolitical tensions heightened.

China's blue-chip CSI300 Index .CSI300 edged up 0.1%, while the Shanghai Composite Index .SSEC was roughly flat.

For a full report, click on .SS

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AUSTRALIA - Australian shares edged lower on Wednesday as losses in mining and gold stocks offset energy and technology gains, while investors remained cautious due to the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict.

The S&P/ASX 200 index .AXJO fell 0.1% to close at 8,531.2 points. The benchmark fell 0.1% on Tuesday.

For a full report, click on .AX

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SEOUL - South Korean shares climbed on Wednesday, closing at their highest levels in nearly 3-1/2 years, as tech stocks resumed their rally on policy optimism surrounding artificial intelligence and cryptocurrencies.

The benchmark KOSPI .KS11 closed up 21.89 points, or 0.74%, at 2,972.19, its highest closing level since January 12, 2022.

For a full report, click on KRW/

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FOREIGN EXCHANGE

NEW YORK - The U.S. dollar traded mostly lower against the yen and edged higher against the Swiss franc on Wednesday as fighting between Israel and Iranspurred investors to scoop up safe havens, while a pending Federal Reserverates decisionrestrained volatility.

Against the yen JPY=EBS, the dollar fell 0.27% to 144.88 and was steady against the franc CHF=EBS at 0.8169 francs.

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SHANGHAI - Chinese yuan was mostly unchanged against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday after regulators vowed to maintain stability.

The yuan CNY=CFXS was traded at 7.1877 to the dollar by 0240 GMT, little changed from previous close.

For a full report, click on CNY/

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AUSTRALIA - The Australian and New Zealand dollars attempted to recover from an overnight slump on Wednesday, although much will depend on developments in the Israel-Iran conflict as President Donald Trump warned U.S. patience is wearing thin.

The Aussie AUD=D3 bounced 0.4% on Wednesday to $0.6496, having slid 0.8% overnight to as low as $0.6467.

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SEOUL - The won was quoted at 1,369.4 per dollar on the onshore settlement platform KRW=KFTC, 0.34% higher than its previous close at 1,374.0.

For a full report, click on KRW/

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TREASURIES

NEW YORK - U.S. Treasury yields fell on Wednesday as concerns over the war in Iran boosted safe haven demand for the debt, before Federal Reserve policymakers on Wednesday are due to update their economic and interest rate projections.

The yield on benchmark U.S. 10-year notes US10YT=RR was last down 2.8 basis points on the day at 4.363%.

For a full report, click on US/