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EQUITIES

GLOBAL - Most major U.S. stock indexes were slightly higher on Thursday even as Nvidia shares slipped amid uncertainty over its China business, while the dollar weakened against the euro and yen as traders anticipated U.S. interest rate cuts soon.

MSCI's gauge of stocks across the globe .MIWD00000PUS rose 1.53 points, or 0.16%, to 954.57.

For a full report, click on MKTS/GLOB

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NEW YORK - The tech-heavy Nasdaq edged higher in choppy trade on Thursday, held back by a fall in Nvidia's shares as Sino-U.S. trade uncertainties prompted the AI chip giant to exclude potential China sales from its quarterly forecast.

At 11:44 a.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI fell 35.70 points, or 0.08%, to 45,529.53, the S&P 500 .SPX gained 0.57 points, or 0.01%, to 6,481.97 and the Nasdaq Composite .IXIC gained 46.98 points, or 0.22%, to 21,637.12.

For a full report, click on .N

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LONDON - Europe's STOXX 600 closed lower on Thursday, dragged down by healthcare stocks, while investors assessed earnings from Pernod Ricard and AI chip leader Nvidia.

The pan-European STOXX 600 .STOXX ended 0.2% lower, reversing gains from earlier in the session.

For a full report, click on .EU

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TOKYO - Japan's Nikkei share average ended higher on Thursday, supported by AI chipmaker Nvidia's strong quarterly outlook and renewed trader confidence after billionaire investor Warren Buffett increased his investments in the country.

The Nikkei recovered from early losses to close 0.7% higher at 42,828.79.

For a full report, click on .T

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SHANGHAI - Mainland China stocks rebounded on Thursday, a day after Shanghai benchmark's steepest daily drop since April, as optimism around Beijing's artificial intelligence push fuelled gains in tech shares.

The blue-chip CSI300 index .CSI300 was up 1.77%.

For a full report, click on .SS

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AUSTRALIA - Australian shares ended slightly higher on Thursday as gains in banks outweighed losses in commodity stocks, while traders digested a slew of corporate results as Australia's earnings season nears its end.

The S&P/ASX 200 index .AXJO closed 0.2% higher at 8,980 points.

For a full report, click on .AX

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SEOUL - South Korean shares rose on Thursday, as the central bank signalled more interest rate cuts with a marginal upgrade in its economic growth outlook for this year.

The benchmark KOSPI .KS11 closed up 9.16 points, or 0.29%, at 3,196.32.

For a full report, click on KRW/

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FOREIGN EXCHANGE

NEW YORK - The dollar was lower against the euro and the yen on Thursday, as traders added to bets that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next month after New York Fed chief John Williams signalled such a move was possible.

The dollar index =USD, which gauges the currency against six major peers, was down 0.31% at 97.862, following two days of declines.

For a full report, click on USD/

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SHANGHAI - China's yuan held steady against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, underpinned by the strongest official guidance in 10 months and buoyant sentiment in China's equity markets.

The spot yuan CNY=CFXS opened at 7.1465 per dollar and was last trading 6 pips firmer than the previous late session close and 0.61% weaker than the midpoint.

For a full report, click on CNY/

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AUSTRALIA - The Australian dollar hit a fresh six-month high on the kiwi on Thursday as investors bet on diverging rate outlook between the two, while they struggled to claw back much ground against their U.S. counterpart.

Against the U.S. dollar, the Aussie AUD=D3 ticked up 0.1% to $0.6513, having edged 0.2% higher overnight to stand back above 65 cents, the middle of the recent trading range of between 64 and 66 cents.

For a full report, click on AUD/

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SEOUL - The South Korean won strengthened against the dollar.

The won was quoted at 1,387.6 per dollar on the onshore settlement platform KRW=KFTC, 0.48% higher than its previous close at 1,394.2.

For a full report, click on KRW/

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TREASURIES

NEW YORK - Interest rate-sensitive two-year yields rose on Thursday but held near an almost four-month low as traders bet that the Federal Reserve will make several interest rate cuts in the coming months as the labor market shows signs of weakness.

The benchmark 10-year note US10YT=RR fell 0.8 basis points to 4.23%.

For a full report, click on US/

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LONDON - France's 10-year government bond yield declined slightly on Thursday but remained close to its highest level since March as concerns about the country's fiscal path lingered before a confidence vote in the government next month.

Germany's 10-year yield DE10YT=RR, the euro zone benchmark, was up 1 bp at 2.70%.

For a full report, click on GVD/EUR

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TOKYO - Japanese government bonds (JGBs) rallied on Thursday as yields at historic highs drew in buyers and political pressure on the nation's fiscally conservative prime minister appeared to ease.

The benchmark 10-year yield JP10YTN=JBTC fell 0.5 bp to 1.62%, easing from Wednesday's peak of 1.63%, a 17-year high.

For a full report, click on JP/

COMMODITIES

GOLD - Gold prices hit a five-week high on Thursday, supported by a softer dollar and safe-haven flows, due to ongoing concerns over the Federal Reserve's independence.

Spot gold XAU= rose 0.4% to $3,409.99 per ounce at 1204 p.m. ET (16:04 GMT), its highest level since July 23.

For a full report, click on GOL/

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IRON ORE - Prices of iron ore futures hit a two-week high on Thursday, bolstered by China's push to lower steel output as it tackles overcapacity.

The most-traded January iron ore contract on China's Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) DCIOcv1 ended up 1.74% at 790.5 yuan ($110.51) a metric ton, the highest since August 14.

For a full report, click on IRONORE/

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BASE METALS - Copper prices edged higher on Thursday, supported by a weaker dollar and increased appetite for risky assets after results from Nvidia reassured markets about the AI boom.

Benchmark three-month copper CMCU3 on the London Metal Exchange gained 0.7% to $9,827 a metric ton by 1600 GMT after slipping 0.8% in the previous session.

For a full report, click on MET/L

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OIL - Oil prices edged lower on Thursday, pressured by expectations of lower U.S. fuel demand at the end of the summer travel season and by the restart of Russian oil supplies to Hungary and Slovakia through the Druzhba pipeline.

Brent crude futures LCOc1 fell 46 cents, or 0.7%, to $67.59 by 12:04 p.m. ET (1604 GMT) .

For a full report, click on O/R

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PALM OIL - Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Thursday, pressured by weaker soyoil prices, while likely trade talks between the United States and China were also in focus.

The benchmark palm oil contract FCPOc3 for November delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange slid 40 ringgit, or 0.89%, to 4,448 ringgit ($1,057.79) a metric ton at the close.

For a full report, click on POI/

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RUBBER - Japanese rubber futures retreated on Thursday, tracking oil prices lower as a softer dollar weighed on market sentiment, though an upbeat auto manufacturing outlook provided some support.

The Osaka Exchange (OSE) rubber contract for February delivery JRUc6, 0#2JRU: was down 0.4 yen, or 0.13%, at 317.1 yen ($2.15) 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 edged higher on Wednesday, with upcoming results from artificial intelligence leader Nvidia offsetting concerns about the Federal Reserve's independence, and the dollar recovered from previous session's drop.

MSCI's gauge of stocks across the globe .MIWD00000PUS rose 0.49 points, or 0.05%, to 953.21.

For a full report, click on MKTS/GLOB

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NEW YORK - The main U.S. stock indexes inched higher on Wednesday, as investors braced for earnings from AI-chip leader Nvidia that are expected to test the momentum of Wall Street's technology-fueled rally.

At 11:50 a.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI rose 107.21 points, or 0.24%, to 45,525.28, the S&P 500 .SPX gained 14.32 points, or 0.22%, to 6,480.26, and the Nasdaq Composite .IXIC was up 45.44 points, or 0.21%, to 21,589.71.

For a full report, click on .N

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LONDON - Europe's STOXX 600 recovered slightly on Wednesday after a selloff in the previous session, as investors eyed political risks in France and awaitedearnings from artificial intelligence chip leader Nvidia.

The pan-European STOXX 600 index .STOXX closed up 0.1%, a day after registering its largest drop in nearly a month.

For a full report, click on .EU

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TOKYO - Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Wednesday, lifted by gains in Nvidia supplier Advantest, while investors awaited the U.S. chipmaker's outlook due before the Tokyo market opens on Thursday.

The tech-heavy Nikkei .N225 advanced 0.3% to close at 42,520.27.

For a full report, click on .T

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SHANGHAI - Chinese shares closed down on Wednesday, retreating from a strong rally in the morning session driven by artificial intelligence stocks, as some investors grew wary of the sustainability of the gains.

The blue-chip CSI300 index .CSI300 dropped 1.49%.

For a full report, click on .SS

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AUSTRALIA - Australian shares ended higher on Wednesday, led by gains in miners and banks, while Woolworths slumped after the country's No.1 grocer reported a lower annual profit.

The S&P/ASX 200 index .AXJO closed 0.3% higher at 8,960.5. The benchmark had closed down 0.4% on Tuesday.

For a full report, click on .AX

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SEOUL - South Korean shares ended slightly higher on Wednesday, as shipbuilding stocks jumped on U.S. investment plans, while the broader market was largely in a cautious mood ahead of major events at home and abroad.

The benchmark KOSPI .KS11 closed up 7.80 points, or 0.25%, at 3,187.16.

For a full report, click on KRW/

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FOREIGN EXCHANGE

NEW YORK - The dollar rose against major currencies on Wednesday, rebounding from yesterday's pullback as investors turned their focus to upcoming U.S. economic data for policy cues, even as worries persist over the Federal Reserve's independence.

That left the dollar index =USD, which measures the greenback against a basket of currencies, up 0.32% to 98.57.

For a full report, click on USD/

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SHANGHAI - China's yuan briefly hit its highest in nearly 10 months against the dollar on Wednesday, underpinned by the central bank's persistently firmer guidance for the local currency and the greenback's broader struggles.

The onshore yuan CNY=CFXS leapt to a high of 7.1447 per dollar at one point, the strongest level since November 8, 2024.

For a full report, click on CNY/

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AUSTRALIA - The Australian dollar edged up briefly on Wednesday after a surprisingly high reading on consumer prices seemingly dealt a blow to hopes for a near-term rate cut, though analysts cautioned there was a lot of noise in the data.

The muted reaction in rates snuffed out an initial rise in the Aussie and left it flat at $0.6491 AUD=D3.

For a full report, click on AUD/

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SEOUL - The South Korean won weakenened against the dollar.

The won was quoted at 1,396.3 per dollar on the onshore settlement platform KRW=KFTC, 0.19% lower than its previous close at 1,393.6.

For a full report, click on KRW/

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TREASURIES

NEW YORK - Interest rate sensitive two-year yields fell to an almost four-month low on Wednesday and the yield curve steepened as traders evaluated the likelihood that U.S. President Donald Trump will be able to make more dovish appointments to the Federal Reserve.

The benchmark 10-year note yield US10YT=RR was at 4.289%, up from 4.256%.

For a full report, click on US/

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LONDON - Political turmoilpushed France's 30-year yield to its highest level since 2011 on Wednesday, while President Donald Trump's attempt to fire a Federal Reserve governor raised broader concerns about the U.S. central bank's independence.

Germany's 10-year bond yield DE10YT=RR, the benchmark for the euro zone bloc, was 1.5 bps lower at 2.707%.

For a full report, click on GVD/EUR

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TOKYO - Long-dated Japanese government bond yields pushed to a fresh all-time high on Wednesday after what analysts called a "weak" result in the Bank of Japan's regular debt purchase operations.

The 10-year JGB yield JP10YTN=JBTC had risen to the highest since 2008 in the morning at 1.625%, but retreated to be flat on the day at 1.62% after the purchase operation results were announced.

For a full report, click on JP/

COMMODITIES

GOLD - Gold slipped on Wednesday as the dollar and Treasury yields firmed, but the losses were limited by safe-haven demand amid lingering concerns about the U.S. central bank's independence after President Donald Trump's efforts to fire a Fed governor.

Spot gold XAU= was down 0.1% to $3,388.15 per ounce at 1210 p.m. ET (16:10 GMT).

For a full report, click on GOL/

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IRON ORE - Iron ore prices dropped on Wednesday for a second consecutive session, as rising supply outweighed strong short-term demand for the steelmaking ingredient.

The most-traded January iron ore contract on China's Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) DCIOcv1 closed daytime trade 0.64% lower at 777.5 yuan ($108.70) a metric ton.

For a full report, click on IRONORE/

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BASE METALS - Copper slipped on Wednesday, breaking four sessions of gains, weighed down by a stronger dollar, rising inventories and concern about demand in China, the top metals consumer.

The benchmark three-month contract CMCU3 on the London Metal Exchange was down 0.8% at $9,757 a metric ton by 1605 GMT.

For a full report, click on MET/L

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OIL - Oil prices rose on Wednesday on a larger-than-expected drop in U.S. crude inventories and the potential impact of new U.S. tariffs on India.

Brent crude futures LCOc1 were up 55 cents, or 0.8%, at $67.77 a barrel by 12:10 p.m. ET (1710 GMT).

For a full report, click on O/R

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PALM OIL - Malaysian palm oil futures inched higher on Wednesday, rebounding after a two-day drop, supported by news that the U.S. has exempted Indonesian palm oil from a 19% import tariff, though sluggish demand from markets outside China capped gains.

The benchmark palm oil contract FCPOc3 for November delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange gained 19 ringgit, or 0.46%, to 4,489 ringgit ($1,067.54) a metric ton at the close.

For a full report, click on POI/

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RUBBER - Japanese rubber futures ended daytime trade lower as a stronger dollar weighed on prices, though losses were cushioned by supply concerns after Typhoon Kajiki brought heavy rains to key producing regions.

The Osaka Exchange (OSE) rubber contract for January delivery JRUc6, 0#2JRU: fell 5.5 yen, or 1.7%, to 317.5 yen ($2.16).

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 mostly eased on Monday after gaining on Friday when Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated that a September interest rate cut was likely but not certain, while the dollar gained.

The dollar index =USD, which measures the greenback against a basket of currencies, rose 0.58% to 98.41.

For a full report, click on MKTS/GLOB

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NEW YORK - Wall Street stocks were mixed on Monday as investors looked ahead to AI chipmaker Nvidia's quarterly earnings this week, digesting a rally on Friday that lifted the Dow Jones Industrial Average to a record high close.

The S&P 500 was down 0.16% at 6,456.86 points. The Nasdaq gained 0.15% to 21,527.92 points, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.60% at 45,358.95 points.

For a full report, click on .N

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LONDON - European shares closed lower on Monday, giving back Friday's gains on optimism around U.S. monetary policy easing, while JDE Peet's soared on a buyout deal.

The pan-European STOXX 600 index .STOXX closed 0.4% lower in its worst day in over three weeks but was about 1% away from record highs.

For a full report, click on .EU

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TOKYO - Japan's Nikkei share average rose for a second straight session on Monday, led by tech shares as the domestic market reacted to optimism for looser monetary policy in the U.S.

The Nikkei 225 Index .N225 gained 0.4% to close at 42,807.82.

For a full report, click on .T

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SHANGHAI - China and Hong Kong stocks jumped on Monday, led by the rare earth and property sectors, extending the recent bull run as abundant liquidity continued to fuel gains.

The Shanghai Composite index .SSEC was up 1.5% at 3,883.56, the highest since August 2015.

For a full report, click on .SS

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AUSTRALIA - Australian shares were poised to open lower on Tuesday, with investors likely taking a breather after a stellar run in the past few days with the benchmark index hitting multiple record highs.

The local share price index futures YAPcm1 fell 0.3%, a 53.4-point discount to the underlying S&P/ASX 200 index .AXJO close. The benchmark closed 0.1% higher on Monday.

For a full report, click on .AX

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SEOUL - South Korean shares rose on Monday, tracking Wall Street's rally on optimism the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next month after Chair Jerome Powell's dovish pivot last week.

The benchmark KOSPI .KS11 closed up 41.13 points, or 1.30%, at 3,209.86.

For a full report, click on KRW/

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FOREIGN EXCHANGE

NEW YORK - The dollar advanced against major currencies on Monday, bouncing from a steep fall last week that followed remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell that boosted expectations for a rate cut next month.

The dollar index =USD, which measures the greenback against a basket of currencies, rose 0.49% to 98.32.

For a full report, click on USD/

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CHINA - China's yuan jumped to the strongest level in a month against the dollar on Monday, lifted by a dovish policy pivot by the U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

The onshore yuan CNY=CFXS strengthened to a high of 7.1569 per dollar, the strongest level since July 24.

For a full report, click on CNY/

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AUSTRALIA - The Australian and New Zealand dollars largely held their gains on Monday, after a dovish turn from the world's most powerful central banker hurt the greenback and helped the pair recover in the previous session, although they are still grappling with rate-cut burdens.

The Aussie AUD=D3 slipped 0.1% to $0.6485, having rallied 1.1% on Friday to bounce off a two-month trough of $0.6415.

For a full report, click on AUD/

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SEOUL - The South Korean won weakened against the dollar.

The won was quoted at 1,384.7 per dollar on the onshore settlement platform KRW=KFTC, 0.09% lower than its previous close at 1,383.5.

For a full report, click on KRW/

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TREASURIES

NEW YORK - U.S. Treasury yields rose on Monday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Friday indicated that a September rate cut was likely but not certain, and before the Treasury will sell short- and intermediate-dated debt this week.

The yield on benchmark U.S. 10-year notes US10YT=RR rose 1.3 basis points to 4.271%.

For a full report, click on US/

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LONDON - Euro zone government bond yields resumed their climb on Monday, reversing a U.S. Federal Reserve-driven fall from late last week as traders reassessed that move and any Fed impact on Europe.

Germany's 10-year bond yield, the euro zone's benchmark, was last up around 5 basis points at 2.77% DE10YT=RR, heading back towards last week's near five-month top around 2.79%.

For a full report, click on GVD/EUR

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TOKYO - Japanese government bonds steadied on Monday after a tumultuous week that saw fiscal concerns drive super long-term yields to record highs.

The benchmark 10-year JGB yield JP10YTN=JBTC was flat at the 1.615% level reached on Friday, its highest since October 2008.

For a full report, click on JP/

COMMODITIES

GOLD

Gold prices held steady on Monday, as the market's focus shifted to upcoming U.S. PCE data for cues on the Federal Reserve's policy path, while a stronger dollar capped gains.

Spot gold XAU= was flat at $3,372.67 per ounce, as of 0145 p.m. ET (17:44 GMT), after hitting its highest level since August 11 on Friday.

For a full report, click on GOL/

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IRON ORE

Iron ore futures touched a one-week high on Monday as Rio Tinto suspended activity at its Simandou project in Guinea following an incident, raising fears of a potential delay in production start at the mine.

The most-traded January iron ore contract on China's Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) DCIOcv1 closed daytime trade 2.27% higher at 787 yuan ($110.06) a metric ton, its highest since August 14.

For a full report, click on IRONORE/

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BASE METALS

Shanghai copper prices hit a more than one-week high on Monday, tracking some weakness in the dollar, after the U.S. central bank chief signalled a possible rate cut next month and as demand in top metals consumer China remained upbeat.

The most-traded copper contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange SCFcv1 ended daytime trade up 1.25% at 79,690 yuan ($11,141.56) per metric ton, the highest since 24 July.

For a full report, click on MET/L

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OIL

Oil prices climbed around 2% on Monday, continuing last week's gains, as traders anticipated more U.S. sanctions on Russian oil and Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy infrastructure that could disrupt supplies.

Brent crude futures LCOc1 settled up $1.07, or 1.58%, at $68.80.

For a full report, click on O/R

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PALM OIL

Malaysian palm oil futures slipped on Monday, as concerns that recent high prices may dampen future demand weighed on the market.

The benchmark palm oil contract FCPOc3 for November delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange fell 36 ringgit, or 0.79%, to 4,493 ringgit ($1,068.49) a metric ton at the close.

For a full report, click on POI/

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RUBBER

Japanese rubber futures rose on Monday, supported by weather-related supply concerns in key producing regions and firmer oil prices.

The Osaka Exchange (OSE) rubber contract for January delivery JRUc6, 0#2JRU: was up 5 yen, or 1.58%, at 321.8 yen ($2.19) per kg.

For a full report, click on RUB/T

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(Bengaluru Bureau; +91 80 6749 1130)

** Shares of online gaming stocks drop 2%-5% over two days

** On Thursday, Parliament passed bill banning online games involving money, citing financial and psychological risks

** Nazara Tech NAZA.NS fall 4%; Bloomberg News reported Thursday co may write down poker app stake, Reuters could not verify report

** Delta Corp DELT.NS and OnMobile Global ONMO.NS fall 2% each

** Fantasy cricket platforms Mobile Premier League (MPL) and Dream 11 suspend all money-based games

** Gaming firms may challenge ban in Supreme Court

** YTD, NAZA up 20%, DELT and ONMO down 39% and 22%, respectively

(Reporting by Urvi Dugar)

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EQUITIES

GLOBAL - Global equities were lower and gold prices eased on Thursday, as traders avoided making big moves and waited for the Federal Reserve's three-day annual Jackson Hole symposium.

The MSCI World Equity Index retreated 0.21% .MIWD00000PUS.

For a full report, click on MKTS/GLOB

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NEW YORK - Wall Street's main indexes slipped on Thursday, as cautious investors awaited clues on monetary policy from a Federal Reserve conference in Jackson Hole, while big-box retailer Walmart's quarterly results did little to boost sentiment.

At 11:50 a.m. ET the Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI fell 74.70 points, or 0.17%, to 44,863.61, the S&P 500 .SPX lost 12.73 points, or 0.20%, to 6,383.05 and the Nasdaq Composite .IXIC lost 42.87 points, or 0.20%, to 21,129.99.

For a full report, click on .N

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LONDON - European equities were subdued on Thursday as investors awaited updates from the Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole symposium, while the United States and European Union locked in a framework trade deal reached last month.

The pan-European STOXX 600 index .STOXX was flat at the close, while major bourses were mixed.

For a full report, click on .EU

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TOKYO - Japan's Nikkei share average fell for a third session on Thursday as investors sold stocks to book profits from a recent rally, with technology stocks tracking U.S. peers lower.

The Nikkei .N225 slipped 0.65% to close at 42,610.17.

For a full report, click on .T

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SHANGHAI - Mainland China stocks advanced on Thursday, with the Shanghai benchmark closing at a decade high level, driven by hefty gains in fintech and stablecoin-concept shares after a Reuters report signalled a major shift in Beijing's stance on digital assets.

The blue-chip CSI300 index .CSI300 gained 0.39%.

For a full report, click on .SS

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AUSTRALIA - Australian shares crossed the key 9,000 level for the first time on Thursday, with index heavyweight financials leading the rally in broad-based buying as investors shrugged off concerns of stretched valuations to pile into the sector.

The S&P/ASX 200 index .AXJO rose 1.1% to a record level of 9,019.10, also an all-time closing high. It had gained 0.3% on Wednesday.

For a full report, click on .AX

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SEOUL - South Korean shares rose on Thursday as petrochemical firms gained, and nuclear energy and shipbuilding stocks jumped on hopes of industrial cooperation with the U.S. ahead of an upcoming summit.

The benchmark KOSPI .KS11 added 11.65 points, or 0.37%, to close at 3,141.74.

For a full report, click on KRW/

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FOREIGN EXCHANGE

NEW YORK - The dollar gained on Thursday before a highly anticipated speech by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Friday will be evaluated for any new clues on whether the U.S. central bank is likely to cut interest rates next month.

The dollar index =USD, which measures the greenback against a basket of currencies including the yen and the euro, was last up 0.27% on the day at 98.50.

For a full report, click on USD/

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SHANGHAI - China's yuan firmed to a one-week high against the dollar on Thursday, after the central bank set its strongest daily guidance in nine months, while investors await cues from the Federal Reserve on the currency's near-term direction.

The spot yuan CNY=CFXS opened at 7.1777 per dollar and was last trading at 7.1729 as of 0248 GMT, 41 pips firmer than the previous late session close and 0.62% weaker than the midpoint.

For a full report, click on CNY/

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AUSTRALIA - The New Zealand dollar wallowed at a four-month trough on Thursday as investors rushed to price in more monetary policy easing there, pushing short-term market rates to their lowest since early 2022.

The kiwi was pinned at $0.5818 NZD=D3, having shed 1.2% the previous session in its biggest drop since the tariff-induced chaos of early April.

For a full report, click on AUD/

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SEOUL - The Korean won weakens against dollar on Thursday.

The won was quoted at 1,399.0 per dollar on the onshore settlement platform KRW=KFTC, 0.13% lower than Thursday's close of 1,397.2.

For a full report, click on KRW/

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TREASURIES

NEW YORK - Yields on U.S. Treasuries rose on Thursday following upticks in weekly jobless claims and existing home sales, ahead of widely anticipated remarks by Federal Reserve Chair Fed Powell on Friday.

The benchmark U.S. 10-year note yield US10YT=RR rose 4.7 basis points from late Wednesday to 4.343%.

For a full report, click on US/

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LONDON - Euro zone bond yields inched higher on Thursday as markets digested better than expected euro zone business activity data and geared up for the Federal Reserve's annual symposium in Jackson Hole.

Germany's 10-year yield DE10YT=RR was up 3 basis points at 2.743%

For a full report, click on GVD/EUR

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TOKYO - Japanese government bond prices fell on Thursday in choppy trading, with the 10-year yield hitting a 17-year high, as a weaker-than-expected outcome of a liquidity-enhancing auction weighed on sentiment.

The 10-year JGB yield JP10YTN=JBTC was last at 1.61%, its highest level since October 2008.

For a full report, click on JP/

COMMODITIES

GOLD - Gold prices were steady on Thursday as investors awaited U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech at the Jackson Hole symposium on Friday for signals on the central bank's policy direction.

Spot gold XAU= fell 0.1% to $3,342.25 per ounce, as of 11:33 a.m. ET (1533 GMT).

For a full report, click on GOL/

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IRON ORE - Iron ore futures rebounded on Thursday as a mandated production cut ahead of a military parade in China seemed to be less severe and shorter than expected, allaying demand concerns.

The most-traded January iron ore contract on China's Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) DCIOcv1 closed daytime trade 0.98% higher at 772.5 yuan ($107.63) a metric ton.

For a full report, click on IRONORE/

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BASE METALS - Copper prices were steady on Thursday with markets waiting for the Federal Reserve's annual symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and Fed Chair Jerome Powell's speech on Friday for U.S. interest policy clues.

Benchmark copper CMCU3 on the London Metal Exchange was unchanged at $9,724.50 a metric ton by 1615 GMT.

For a full report, click on MET/L

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OIL - Oil prices rose by nearly a dollar a barrel on Thursday as Russia and Ukraine blamed each other for a stalled peace process, and as earlier U.S. data showed signs of strong demand in the top oil consuming nation.

Brent crude futures LCOc1 were up 85 cents, or about 1.3%, at $67.69 a barrel at 1:42 p.m. EDT (1742 GMT), having hit a two-week high earlier in the session.

For a full report, click on O/R

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PALM OIL - Malaysian palm oil futures extended losses to a third session on Thursday despite strong exports over the August 1-20 period, tracking weakness in Dalian Commodity Exchange vegetable oils.

The benchmark palm oil contract FCPOc3 for November delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange lost 36 ringgit, or 0.8%, to 4,462 ringgit ($1,056.85) a metric ton at the close.

For a full report, click on POI/

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RUBBER - Japanese rubber futures ended higher on Thursday, supported by higher oil prices and persistent concerns over adverse weather in top rubber-producing regions, while traders assessed yield prospects during the peak production season.

The Osaka Exchange (OSE) rubber contract for January delivery JRUc6, 0#2JRU: was up 2.7 yen, or 0.86%, at 316.5 yen ($2.15) per kg.

For a full report, click on RUB/T

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EQUITIES

GLOBAL - Wall Street shares dropped on Wednesday, with a tech selloff extending into a second day, while a key meeting of central bankers later this week remained in focus for currency and rates traders.

Analysts blamed a confluence of factors for the weakness in tech stocks, including concerns over steep valuations, investors exiting profitable positions, and risk aversion.

For a full report, click on MKTS/GLOB

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NEW YORK - Wall Street's main indexes fell on Wednesday, with a selloff in tech stocks driving the Nasdaq to a two-week low as caution prevailed ahead of the Federal Reserve's highly anticipated Jackson Hole symposium this week.

At 1:55 p.m. the Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI rose 9.10 points, or 0.02%, to 44,931.37, the S&P 500 .SPX lost 23.18 points, or 0.36%, to 6,388.19 and the Nasdaq Composite .IXIC lost 182.28 points, or 0.85%, to 21,132.67.

For a full report, click on .N

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LONDON - Europe's STOXX 600 closed higher on Wednesday boosted by consumer and healthcare stocks, while declines in tech and defence stocks limited gains, ahead of a crucial meeting of global central bankers.

The pan-European STOXX 600 index .STOXX closed 0.2% up, at its highest closing level in more than five months.

For a full report, click on .EU

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TOKYO - Japan's Nikkei share average slid for a second day on Wednesday, coming off of record highs, dragged lower by chip-related companies.

The Nikkei 225 Index .N225 lost 1.5% to 42,888.55 at the close.

For a full report, click on .T

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SHANGHAI - China stocks rose to their highest level since 2015 on Wednesday, extending a rally fuelled by a rotation of funds into equities amid easing trade tensions and Beijing's crackdown on excessive competition.

China's blue-chip CSI300 Index .CSI300 closed up 1.1%.

For a full report, click on .SS

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AUSTRALIA - Australian shares are likely to edge higher at open on Thursday, bolstered by a potential rise in energy and gold stocks, as investors globally shifted focus to U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's upcoming Jackson Hole symposium speech.

The local share price index futures YAPcm1 rose 0.2% higher, a 20-point discount to the underlying S&P/ASX 200 index .AXJO close. The benchmark ended 0.3% higher on Wednesday.

For a full report, click on .AX

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SEOUL - South Korean shares fell for a third straight session on Wednesday, as overnight losses in U.S. technology stocks weighed.

The benchmark KOSPI .KS11 lost 21.47 points, or 0.68%, to 3,130.09, the lowest closing level since August 1. It fell as much as 2.29% during the session.

For a full report, click on KRW/

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FOREIGN EXCHANGE

NEW YORK - The dollar fell on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump called on Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook to resign, but pared gains after minutes from the Fed's latest meeting showed that only two policymakers supported an interest rate cut last month.

The dollar index =USD, which measures the greenback against a basket of currencies including the yen and the euro, was last down 0.13% on the day at 98.20.

For a full report, click on USD/

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CHINA - China's yuan weakened to a more than one-week low against the dollar on Wednesday, reflecting broad greenback strength in global markets as investors awaited U.S. Federal Reserve's annual Jackson Hole symposium for clues on the currency outlook.

The onshore yuan CNY=CFXS slipped to a low of 7.1897 per dollar at one point, the weakest level since August 12, before changing hands at 7.1853 as of 0347 GMT.

For a full report, click on CNY/

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AUSTRALIA - The New Zealand dollar slid to four-month lows on Wednesday after the country's central bank cut interest rates as expected but left the door wide open to yet more easing if needed, a dovish surprise that saw bonds rally sharply.

The sharp shift in outlook sent the kiwi dollar down 1.1% to $0.5830 NZD=D3, having already lost 0.5% overnight amid a general risk-off mood in global markets.

For a full report, click on AUD/

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SEOUL - The Korean won weakened against dollar on Wednesday.

The won was quoted at 1,398.4 per dollar on the onshore settlement platform KRW=KFTC, 0.46% lower than Tuesday's close of 1,392.0.

For a full report, click on KRW/

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TREASURIES

NEW YORK - U.S. Treasury yields fell moderately on Wednesday in subdued, range-bound trading, as investors awaited Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's comments on Friday at a central bank gathering in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

The benchmark U.S. 10-year yield dipped 1.1 bps to 4.291% US10YT=RR, while the 30-year yield was flat at 4.899% US30YT=RR.

For a full report, click on US/

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LONDON - Euro zone government bond yields dropped on Wednesday, moving away from this week's multi-month high, as traders positioned ahead of a gathering of global central bankers later in the week.

Germany's 10-year bond yield DE10YT=RR, the euro zone benchmark, was down 4 basis points at 2.71%, after hitting a 4-1/2 month high of 2.787% on Monday.

For a full report, click on GVD/EUR

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TOKYO - Japanese government bonds plunged on Wednesday, sending benchmark yields to match a near 17-year high, after a lacklustre auction and fiscal concerns damped confidence in the market.

The 10-year JGB yield JP10YTN=JBTC rose 1.5 basis points (bps) to 1.605%, a level last touched on July 25 - the highest since October 2008.

For a full report, click on JP/

COMMODITIES

GOLD

Gold rose on Wednesday as the U.S. dollar eased, with market participants bracing for the upcoming Jackson Hole symposium, while minutes revealed that Federal Reserve dissenters appeared alone in favoring a rate cut at the July meeting.

Spot gold XAU= gained 0.9% to $3,344.37 per ounce, by 2:23 p.m. EDT (1823 GMT) after hitting its lowest level since August 1 earlier.

For a full report, click on GOL/

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IRON ORE

Iron ore futures prices declined on Wednesday, pressured by a mandated production cut ahead of a military parade in China and U.S. trade restrictions on steel imports.

The most-traded January iron ore contract on China's Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) DCIOcv1 traded 0.19% lower at 769 yuan ($107.09) a metric ton.

For a full report, click on IRONORE/

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BASE METALS

Copper prices slipped on Wednesday to their lowest in nearly two weeks as funds sold, while consumers and producers were sidelined ahead of a speech by U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell later this week, metal traders said.

Benchmark copper CMCU3 on the London Metal Exchange dipped to $9,670.50, its lowest since August 7, before reversing to trade up 0.3% at $9,724 by 1610 GMT as the dollar softened after U.S. President Donald Trump called for the resignation of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook.

For a full report, click on MET/L

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OIL

Oil prices climbed about 2% on Wednesday on a bigger-than-expected weekly drop in U.S. crude inventories as investors awaited the next steps in talks to end the Ukraine war, with sanctions on Russian crude remaining in place for now.

Brent crude futures LCOc1 were up $1.05, or 1.6%, to settle at $66.84 a barrel.

For a full report, click on O/R

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PALM OIL

Malaysian palm oil futures fell for a second straight session on Wednesday on profit taking and weaker rival edible oils, while strong palm oil exports data for August 1-20 limited losses.

The benchmark palm oil contract FCPOc3 for November delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange lost 24 ringgit, or 0.53%, to 4,497 ringgit ($1,064.63) a metric ton at closing.

For a full report, click on POI/

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RUBBER

Japanese rubber futures fell on Wednesday, pressured by declining demand for tyres and accumulated inventories.

The Osaka Exchange (OSE) rubber contract for January delivery JRUc6, 0#2JRU: ended daytime trade 4.3 yen, or 1.35%, lower at 313.8 yen ($2.13) per kg.

For a full report, click on RUB/T

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EQUITIES

GLOBAL - Global equities rose on Thursday as upbeat earnings, growing hopes for a ceasefire in Ukraine and expectations for U.S. rate cuts boosted sentiment, while oil prices steadied on news of a meeting between the Russian and U.S. presidents.

MSCI's gauge of stocks across the globe .MIWD00000PUS rose 0.45% to 937.40. Japanese shares hit a record high.

For a full report, click on MKTS/GLOB

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NEW YORK - Wall street's main indexes trimmed their early gains on Thursday amid concerns over the Federal Reserve's independence, following a report that Fed Governor Christopher Waller was President Donald Trump's top candidate for the central bank's chair post.

At 10:59 a.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI fell 230.10 points, or 0.52%, to 43,963.02, the S&P 500 .SPX gained 0.26 points, or 0.00%, to 6,345.62 and the Nasdaq Composite .IXIC gained 97.56 points, or 0.46%, to 21,266.98.

For a full report, click on .N

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LONDON - European shares logged their biggest daily rise in over two weeks on Thursday, boosted by financial stocks as investors weighed mixed corporate earnings, U.S. tariffs and a potential breakthrough to end the Russian-Ukraine conflict.

The pan-European STOXX 600 index .STOXX closed up 0.9% at a one-week high, with the European banks index .SX7E climbing 2% to its highest level since 2010 and the insurance index .SXIP up 1.6% to a record high.

For a full report, click on .EU

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TOKYO - Japan's Topix index closed at a record high on Thursday after worries about the impact of U.S. tariffs eased, and increased investor optimism about strong performance of domestic firms.

The Nikkei .N225 climbed 0.65% to 41,059.15.

For a full report, click on .T

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SHANGHAI - China stocks rose for a fourth straight day to close at a 3-1/2-year high on Thursday, as upbeat export data added fuel to the recent market rally despite renewed U.S. tariff threats.

The Shanghai Composite index .SSEC climbed 0.2% to 3,639.67, the highest such close since December 2021. The blue-chip CSI300 index .CSI300 was little changed.

For a full report, click on .SS

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AUSTRALIA - Australian shares dipped on Thursday as investors booked profits after two record-setting sessions and shifted focus to next week's peak earnings season.

The S&P/ASX 200 index .AXJO finished 0.1% lower at 8,831.40 points after the benchmark posted record closes on Tuesday and Wednesday.

For a full report, click on .AX

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SEOUL - South Korean shares rose on Thursday, as chipmaker Samsung Electronics jumped on announcing a deal with Apple, while peer SK Hynix shrugged off U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats.

The benchmark KOSPI .KS11 added 29.54 points, or 0.92%, to close at 3,227.68.

For a full report, click on KRW/

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FOREIGN EXCHANGE

NEW YORK - The U.S. dollar rose on Thursday after Bloomberg News reported that Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller is emerging as a top candidate to serve as the central bank's chair among President Donald Trump's team.

The dollar index =USD, which measures the greenback against a basket of currencies including the yen and the euro, was last up 0.25% on the day at 98.43.

For a full report, click on USD/

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SHANGHAI - China's yuan firmed slightly against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, supported by a stronger official midpoint and upbeat trade data, which helped ease concerns over tariff-related pressures.

The spot yuan CNY=CFXS opened at 7.1830 per dollar and was last trading at 7.1809 as of 0244 GMT, 27 pips firmer than the previous late session close and 0.65% weaker than he midpoint.

For a full report, click on CNY/

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AUSTRALIA - The Australian and New Zealand dollars hit one-week highs on Thursday as their U.S. counterpart felt the heavy weight of rate cut bets, growth worries and tariff jitters, although stiff chart resistance loomed.

The Aussie AUD=D3 edged up 0.2% at $0.6516, the highest in a week, having gained 0.5% overnight.

For a full report, click on AUD/

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SEOUL - South Korean shares rose on Thursday, as chipmaker Samsung Electronics jumped on announcing a deal with Apple, while peer SK Hynix shrugged off U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats.

The won was quoted at 1,381.2 per dollar on the onshore settlement platform KRW=KFTC, 0.38% higher than Wednesday's close of 1,386.4.

For a full report, click on KRW/

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TREASURIES

NEW YORK - U.S. Treasury yields fell from their session highs on Thursday after data on the labor market and worker productivity did little to alter expectations for rate cuts from the Federal Reserve this year.

The yield on the benchmark U.S. 10-year Treasury note US10YT=TWEB was up 0.1 basis point to 4.233% after earlier advancing to 4.25%.

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LONDON - Euro zone yield curves flattened slightly on Thursday, with shorter dated yields rising a touch, and longer ones falling, though this was largely led by moves in Britain and the United States.

Germany's 10-year bond yield, the benchmark for the euro zone was last down marginally at 2.63%. DE10YT=RR

For a full report, click on GVD/EUR

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TOKYO - Japan's 30-year government bonds rose on Thursday after a closely-monitored auction saw a firm outcome, with market players saying strong participation from pension funds aided the demand.

Yields across the curve fell, with the 10-year JGB yield JP10YTN=JBTC falling 1 bp to 1.485%.

For a full report, click on JP/

COMMODITIES

GOLD - Gold rose to an over two-week high on Thursday, buoyed by safe haven demand after U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs went into effect and U.S. jobs data added to rate-cut expectations.

Spot gold XAU= gained 0.5% to $3,384.80 per ounce as of 1127 a.m. ET (15:27 GMT), after hitting its highest level since July 23 earlier in the session.

For a full report, click on GOL/

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IRON ORE - Dalian iron ore futures edged lower on Thursday as investors weighed an uncertain demand outlook against efforts to curb overcapacity in China, while record exports from major producer Brazil further pressured market sentiment.

The most-traded September iron ore contract on China's Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) DCIOcv1 ended daytime trade down 0.25% at 793 yuan ($110.47) a metric ton.

For a full report, click on IRONORE/

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BASE METALS - Copper prices rose on Thursday after July trade data in top metals consumer China beat forecasts, with cautious optimism over a potential U.S.-China trade deal offering further support.

Three-month copper CMCU3 on the London Metal Exchange added 0.1% to $9,686.50 a metric ton by 1620 GMT.

For a full report, click on MET/L

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OIL - Oil prices dipped on Thursday, wiping out gains earlier in the session, after the Kremlin said Russian President Vladimir Putin would meet U.S. President Donald Trump in the coming days, raising expectations for a diplomatic end to the war in Ukraine.

Brent crude futures LCOc1 were down 6 cents at $66.83 a barrel at 12:44 p.m. EDT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude CLc1 fell 4 cents to $64.31.

For a full report, click on O/R

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PALM OIL - Malaysian palm oil futures ended lower for the second consecutive session on Thursday, pressured by concerns over rising inventories and production, while weak export demand further weighed on the market.

The benchmark palm oil contract FCPOc3 for October delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange shed 26 ringgit, or 0.61%, to 4,241 ringgit ($1,002.60) a metric ton at the close.

For a full report, click on POI/

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RUBBER - Japanese rubber futures declined on Thursday, as improved weather in key producing regions raised output expectations and weaker U.S. manufacturing activity dampened sentiment.

The Osaka Exchange (OSE) rubber contract for January delivery JRUc6, 0#2JRU: was down 2.8 yen, or 0.88%, at 317.1 yen ($2.16) per kg.

For a full report, click on RUB/T

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