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EQUITIES

GLOBAL - Global stocks were headed for a mostly lower week on Friday, as strain in global bond markets showed little sign of abating and the diplomatic deadlock in the Gulf lifted oil prices to one-month highs.

MSCI's world stock index was down slightly .MIWD00000PUS

For a full report, click on MKTS/GLOB

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NEW YORK - The main U.S. stock indexes closed higher on Friday but showed declines for the week, which was marked by investor jitters over fluctuating government bond yields and a lack of clarity on progress in the Middle East.

The S&P 500 .SPX and the tech-heavy Nasdaq .IXIC snapped three-week winning streaks, while the Dow .DJI registered its second consecutive weekly loss.

For a full report, click on .N

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LONDON - European shares advanced on Friday, as investors focused on signs of economic resilience, though the benchmark index ended the week lower, with elevated oil prices and Treasury yields keeping inflation concerns alive.

The pan-European STOXX 600 .STOXX closed 0.59% higher at 654.18 points, still extending losses for a second straight week.

For a full report, click on .EU

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TOKYO - Japan's Nikkei share average logged its worst week in more than a month on Friday, as uncertainty surrounding the Middle East conflict drove oil prices higher and fanned inflation concerns.

The Nikkei .N225 closed 0.3% lower at 66,016.36, with the index losing roughly 4% this week, the biggest since the week ended July 17.

For a full report, click on .T

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SHANGHAI - The Shanghai stock benchmark endedlargely unchanged on Friday, while Hong Kong shares inched higher, as investors held out hope for more fiscal support at home even as they awaited a fresh catalyst from overseas markets following a recent global bond sell-off.

At the close, the Shanghai Composite index .SSEC was flat at 3,905.20 points, while the blue-chip CSI300 index .CSI300 climbed 0.6%.

For a full report, click on .SS

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AUSTRALIA - Australian shares were expected to open higher on Monday, with potential gains in mining and energy stocks supported by strong gold, copper, and oil prices.

The local share price index futures YAPcm1 rose 0.5%, a 55.8-point discount to the underlying S&P/ASX 200 index .AXJO close. The benchmark closed 0.3% lower on Friday.

For a full report, click on .AX

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SEOUL - South Korean share benchmark closed higher on Friday, but still ended the week lower as AI-linked volatility rose.

Tech-heavy benchmark KOSPI .KS11 closed up 60.37 points, or 0.88%, at 6,912.95, as chipmakers tracked overnight gains in U.S. peers.

For a full report, click on KRW/

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FOREIGN EXCHANGE

NEW YORK - The dollar fell to a three-month low against the euro on Friday as concerns mounted that the U.S. Treasury's plan to expand buybacks of longer-dated government debt could weigh further on the U.S. currency.

The dollar index =USD, which measures the greenback against a basket of currencies including the yen and the euro, rose 0.01% to 98.80, with the euro EUR= up 0.03% at $1.1682.

For a full report, click on USD/

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SHANGHAI - China's yuan hovered near its 3-1/2-year peak against a weakening U.S. dollar on Friday, with investors shifting attention to the Jackson Hole symposium for fresh policy signals from the Federal Reserve that could sway currency markets.

In the spot market, the onshore yuan CNY=CFXS traded in a tight range in morning deals and was last up 0.06% at 6.7221 per dollar as of 0329 GMT.

For a full report, click on CNY/

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AUSTRALIA - The Australian dollar was headed for the longest weekly winning streak since 2020 on Friday after a surprise U.S. buyback plan in the Treasury market failed to calm the bond markets, leaving the dollar under pressure.

The Aussie rose 0.3% to a new 11-week top of $0.7134 AUD=D3, adding to its weekly gain of 0.7%.

For a full report, click on AUD/

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SEOUL - The won closed higher on Friday.

The won was quoted at 1,386.5 per dollar on the onshore settlement platform KRW=KFTC, 0.69% higher than its previous close at 1,396.0.

For a full report, click on KRW/

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TREASURIES

NEW YORK - U.S. Treasury yields rose modestly on Friday, ending an eventful week with another round of selling after data showed a strong expansion this month in the U.S. services sector.

The 2-year Treasury yield US2YT=RR rose 4.7 basis points to 4.232% and the 10-year yield US10YT=RR was up 3.8 basis points at 4.736%.

For a full report, click on US/

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LONDON - Euro zone government bond yields were little changed on Friday after a week dominated by stress in global bond markets.

The yield on Germany's 10-year bond DE10YT=RR, the benchmark for the euro zone, was little changed on the day at 3.2572% after hitting a fresh 15-year high earlier in the week.

For a full report, click on GVD/EUR

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TOKYO - Japanese government bond yields rose on Friday as heightened uncertainty around the Middle East conflict spurred a rise in oil prices and reignited inflation worries.

Benchmark 10-year JGB yields JP10YTN=JBTC added 3 basis points to 2.875%, following two days of declines after hitting multi-decade highs.

For a full report, click on JP/

COMMODITIES

GOLD

Gold climbed to a more than three-month high on Friday, on track for its third straight weekly gain, aided by a break above key technical levels as the U.S. Treasury's buyback support plan dragged on the dollar.

Spot gold XAU= climbed 2.4% to $4,623.94 per ounce by 1:41 p.m. EDT (1741 GMT), earlier touching $4,631.99 — its highest since May 15. U.S. gold futures GCcv1 settled 2.4% higher at $4,680.60.

For a full report, click on GOL/

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IRON ORE

Iron ore futures were little changed on Friday as support from destocking at major Chinese ports countered pressure from a decline in mill profitability.

The most-traded January iron ore contract on China's Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) DCIOcv1 traded 0.21% higher at 707.5 yuan ($105.27) a metric ton. The contract declined 0.63% this week.

For a full report, click on IRONORE/

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BASE METALS

Copper prices rose on Friday, supported by a weaker dollar and top metals consumer China pledging fiscal policy measures to strengthen economic growth, while zinc hit a four-year high on supply fears and speculators.

Benchmark three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange CMCU3 was up 1.2% at $14,204 a metric ton by 1604 GMT.

For a full report, click on MET/L

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OIL

International and U.S. crude oil futures rose on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened economic sanctions on Iran's trading partners, raising expectations of tighter supply in the coming weeks.

International benchmark Brent crude futures LCOc1 settled at $94.39 a barrel, up 61 cents or 0.65%. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude CLc1 settled at $87.06 a barrel, up 23 cents or 0.26%.

For a full report, click on O/R

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PALM OIL

Malaysian palm oil futures extended gains on Friday and booked their biggest weekly rise in 24 weeks, fuelled by production concerns while strength in Dalian vegetable oils added support, despite lower export performance over the August 1-20 period.

The benchmark palm oil contract FCPOc3 for November delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange gained 59 ringgit, or 1.19%, to 5,020 ringgit ($1,244.11) a metric ton at closing.

For a full report, click on POI/

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RUBBER

Japanese rubber futures edged higher on Friday and logged their biggest weekly gain in five months, as rising tyre and synthetic rubber output from top rubber consumer China pointed to firm demand, while elevated oil prices lent further support.

The Osaka Exchange (OSE) rubber contract for January delivery JRUc6, 0#2JRU: nudged up 0.6 yen, or 0.14%, to 439 yen ($2.76) 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 - U.S. government bonds sold off following a brief reprieve on Thursday, pushing yields higher again and keeping stocks under pressure as investors questioned whether U.S. Treasury support measures would provide lasting relief.

Stocks were mixed, with the MSCI index of global stocks .MIWD00000PUS up 0.3% after falling for four consecutive sessions.

For a full report, click on MKTS/GLOB

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NEW YORK - The main U.S. stock indexes hovered near two-week lows on Thursday as climbing Treasury yields dented risk appetite, while a rare quarterly sales miss from retail bellwether Walmart disappointed investors.

At 12:15 p.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI fell 458.35 points, or 0.86%, to 53,004.70, the S&P 500 .SPX lost 34.23 points, or 0.44%, to 7,673.75, and the Nasdaq Composite .IXIC dropped 243.56 points, or 0.92%, to 26,087.53.

For a full report, click on .N

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LONDON - European shares inched lower on Thursday, as elevated oil prices kept inflation worries alive, while a recovery in global bonds after a U.S. Treasury intervention helped limit losses.

The pan-European STOXX 600 .STOXX closed 0.12% lower at 650.35 points.

For a full report, click on .EU

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TOKYO - Japan's Nikkei share average rallied on Thursday after U.S. measures to steady its bond market helped restore investor sentiment and demand for riskier assets.

The Nikkei 225 advanced 1.36% to close at 66,216.79.

For a full report, click on .T

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SHANGHAI - China and Hong Kong stocks rose on Thursday, as healthcare stocks surged and tech shares rebounded from a selloff, amid a broader recovery across Asia.

The Shanghai Composite Index .SSEC rose 0.2%.

For a full report, click on .SS

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AUSTRALIA - Australian shares were set to open lower on Friday as weak iron ore and copper prices weighed on mining stocks, while threats of fresh U.S. financial penalties on Iran rattled risk sentiment and dimmed hopes of reviving a peace deal.

The local share price index futures YAPcm1 fell 0.3%, a 92.8%-point discount to the underlying S&P/ASX 200 index .AXJO close. The benchmark fell 0.2% on Thursday.

For a full report, click on .AX

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SEOUL - South Korean shares closed nearly 6% higher on Thursday, rebounding from steep losses in the previous session, as chipmakers rallied on shareholder return measures and lower U.S. Treasury yields.

The benchmark KOSPI .KS11 closed up 381.40 points, or 5.89%, at 6,852.57.

For a full report, click on KRW/

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FOREIGN EXCHANGE

NEW YORK - The U.S. dollar fell to a three-month low against the euro on Thursday before paring losses after the Treasury Department moved to calm a bond market selloff that had pushed long-end yields to their highest level since 2007.

The dollar index =USD, which measures the greenback against a basket of currencies including the yen and the euro, was last down 0.01% at 98.82.

For a full report, click on USD/

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SHANGHAI - China's yuan hit its firmest level in 3-1/2 years on Thursday after the dollar slumped overnight, as the U.S.' move to prop up long-dated bonds failed to ease concerns over the country's spiraling debt.

The onshore yuan CNY=CFXS touched 6.7203 per dollar in early trading, the strongest level since February 2023.

For a full report, click on CNY/

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AUSTRALIA - The Australian and New Zealand dollars held near multi-week highs on Thursday after a surprise U.S. intervention in the Treasury market slugged the greenback, while offering some support to longer-dated debt at home.

The Aussie eased 0.1% on the jobs data to $0.7114 AUD=D3.

For a full report, click on AUD/

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SEOUL - The South Korean won weakened against the dollar on Thursday

The won was quoted at 1,392.6 per dollar on the onshore settlement platform KRW=KFTC, 0.25% lower than its previous close at 1,389.1.

For a full report, click on KRW/

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TREASURIES

NEW YORK - U.S. Treasury yields on Thursday erased much of the prior day's declines, returning to their upward trend despite the Treasury Department's Wednesday announcement of liquidity support for long-dated notes and bonds.

The yield on the benchmark U.S. 10-year Treasury note US10YT=RR was last up 4.5 basis points to 4.698%.

For a full report, click on US/

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LONDON - Euro zone government bond yields steadied on Thursday, taking the lead from the U.S. market after the Treasury Department announced an increase in the size of liquidity operations to support long-dated coupon securities.

Germany's 10-year bond yield DE10YT=RR - the euro area's benchmark - was down 0.5 basis points at 3.25%.

For a full report, click on GVD/EUR

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TOKYO - Japanese government bonds (JGBs) rallied on Thursday after the U.S. Treasury took action to arrest a spike in long-term borrowing rates, calming global debt markets.

The benchmark 10-year JGB yield JP10YTN=JBTC dropped 5.5 basis points (bps) to 2.835%.

For a full report, click on JP/

COMMODITIES

GOLD - Gold prices edged lower on Thursday, with traders taking profits from gains in the previous session and a rise in oil prices putting the focus on inflation risks.

Spot gold XAU= was down 0.3% at $4,509.91 per ounce by 12:15 p.m. EDT (1615 GMT).

For a full report, click on GOL/

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IRON ORE - Iron ore futures fell on Thursday, giving back gains from the previous session's jump driven mainly by coking coal and coke prices, as persistently weak steel demand continued to weigh on sentiment.

The most-traded January iron ore contract on China's Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) DCIOcv1 traded 1.19% lower at 707 yuan ($105.15) a metric ton.

For a full report, click on IRONORE/

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BASE METALS - Copper prices slipped on Thursday as more inventories arrived in warehouses, but losses were modest due to a weaker dollar following the U.S. government's move to calm the bond markets.

Benchmark three-month copper CMCU3 on the London Metal Exchange dipped 0.2% to $14,028 a metric ton by 1615 GMT

For a full report, click on MET/L

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OIL - Oil prices rose to more than a three-week high on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump warned of retaliation against nations supporting Iran, his latest attempt to resolve a war that has stranded millions of barrels of Middle Eastern oil.

Brent crude futures LCOc1 were up $2.20, or 2.4%, to $93.82 a barrel at 11:36 a.m. EDT.

For a full report, click on O/R

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PALM OIL - Malaysian palm oil futures climbed for a fourth consecutive session on Thursday, fuelled by concerns over El Nino-related dry weather, firm crude oil prices and constant fund buying.

The benchmark palm oil contract FCPOc3 for November delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange closed up 66 ringgit, or 1.35%, at 4,959 ringgit ($1,227.48) a metric ton.

For a full report, click on POI/

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RUBBER - Japanese rubber futures rose to a two-month high on Thursday, as traders priced in an expected reduction in supply once Southeast Asia's peak production season ends in September, while a rally in oil prices also lent support.

The Osaka Exchange (OSE) rubber contract for January delivery JRUc6, 0#2JRU: was up 3 yen, or 0.69%, at 438.40 yen ($2.77) per kg, touching its highest level since June 25.

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 equities rose on Thursday as investors pared back U.S. rate hike bets, while oil prices dropped as higher inventories and lower global demand forecasts offset geopolitical concerns.

MSCI's gauge of stocks across the globe .MIWD00000PUS rose 5.33 points, or 0.46%, to 1,159.86.

For a full report, click on MKTS/GLOB

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NEW YORK - The S&P 500 climbed to a record high on Thursday, fueled by advances in Sandisk and other heavyweight technology stocks, as tame producer price inflation data supported expectations the Federal Reserve will not raise interest rates at its September meeting.

The S&P 500 was up 0.56% at 7,791.70 points, off an earlier all-time high of 7,816.70. The Nasdaq gained 0.73% to 26,782.15 points, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.01% at 53,766.27 points.

For a full report, click on .N

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LONDON - European shares were muted on Thursday as investors awaited euro zone inflation data following a strong earnings season, while weaker commodity prices also weighed on energy and mining shares.

The pan-European STOXX 600 .STOXX closed little changed at 659.24 points.

For a full report, click on .EU

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TOKYO - Japanese shares closed higher on Thursday, with the Topix hitting a record high, as chip-related stocks tracked U.S. peers higher and a robust earnings outlook for local firms lifted sentiment.

The Nikkei .N225 rose 1.16% to 68,308.59, while the broader Topix .TOPX rose 0.86% to a record high close of 4,176.04, extending gains to a seventh straight session.

For a full report, click on .T

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SHANGHAI - China stocks ended lower on Thursday, as early gains in co-packaged optics (CPO) shares lost momentum and failed to offset losses in metal stocks.

China's blue-chip CSI300 Index .CSI300 closed 0.6% down, while the Shanghai Composite Index .SSEC lost 0.5%.

For a full report, click on .SS

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AUSTRALIA - Australian shares are expected to open lower on Friday, as easing metal prices weigh on commodity stocks, while investors seek updates amid an ongoing tug of war between the U.S. and Iran for the Strait of Hormuz.

The local share price index futures YAPcm1 fell 0.5%, a 101.5-point discount to the underlying S&P/ASX 200 index .AXJO close. The benchmark dipped 0.2% on Thursday.

For a full report, click on .AX

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SEOUL - South Korean shares rose on Thursday to hit their highest levels in three weeks, led by a jump in chipmakers, tracking overnight gains in U.S. AI and semiconductor stocks.

The benchmark KOSPI .KS11 was up 234.30 points, or 3.56%, at 6,813.34, as of 06:32 GMT, reaching its highest level since July 24.

For a full report, click on KRW/

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FOREIGN EXCHANGE

NEW YORK - The U.S. dollar was mixed on Thursday after data showed that producer prices were unchanged in July, leading traders to further pare bets on a September Federal Reserve interest rate hike.

The dollar index =USD, which measures the greenback against a basket of currencies including the yen and the euro, rose 0.02% to 99.96, after earlier falling to 99.80 in the aftermath of the PPI report.

For a full report, click on USD/

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CHINA - China's yuan firms to a 3-1/2-year high against the dollar on Thursday, as U.S. inflation data weighed on the greenback and dimmed prospects for an imminent Federal Reserve rate hike.

The spot yuan CNY=CFXS opened at 6.7455 per dollar and was last trading at 6.7441 as of 0251 GMT, 18 pips firmer than the previous late session close.

For a full report, click on CNY/

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AUSTRALIA - The New Zealand dollar slid on Thursday after a surprisingly low reading on inflation expectations stirred doubts about the need for aggressive rate hikes, while its Australian counterpart drew comfort from the risk of tightening at home.

The Aussie also eased to $0.7048 AUD=D3, after touching a 10-week top of $0.7091 overnight.

For a full report, click on AUD/

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SEOUL - The Korean won weakened against the dollar on Thursday.

The won was quoted at 1,419.4 per dollar on the onshore settlement platform KRW=KFTC, 0.06% weaker than its previous close at 1,418.5.

For a full report, click on KRW/

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TREASURIES

NEW YORK - U.S. Treasuries rallied on Thursday after data showed tame producer prices in July, generally coming in line with market forecasts and paring back expectations that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates at its policy meeting next month.

The benchmark 10-year yield slid 5.3 bps to 4.639% <US10YT=RR>, while the U.S. 30-year bond yield was down 3.9 bps at 5.208% <US30YT=RR>.

For a full report, click on US/

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LONDON - Euro zone bond yields declined on Thursday as oil prices retreated and the latest round of U.S. inflation data further cooled expectations for a rate hike from the Federal Reserve next month.

Germany's 10-year yield DE10YT=RR, the benchmark for the euro zone, was down 2.6 basis point at 3.13% after data showed the U.S. producer price index was unchanged in July.

For a full report, click on GVD/EUR

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TOKYO - Japanese government bond yields were little changed on Thursday, with the five-year bond yield trading near a record high level, as the market braced for the Bank of Japan's September rate hike.

The 10-year JGB yield JP10YTN=JBTC rose 2 bps to 2.87%.

For a full report, click on JP/

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COMMODITIES

GOLD - Gold fell more than 1% on Thursday as investors locked in gains after prices climbed to two-month highs following U.S. inflation data that was in line with expectations, tempering expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike next month.

Spot gold XAU= fell 1.2% to $4,354.58 per ounce by 12:58 a.m EDT (1658 GMT).

For a full report, click on GOL/

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IRON ORE - Iron ore futures traded within a narrow range on Thursday as easing steel mill losses and firm freight costs were weighed against a decline in China's steel exports.

The most-traded January iron ore contract on China's Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) DCIOcv1 closed daytime trade down 0.21% at 705 yuan ($104.52) a metric ton after trading between 703.50 and 712 yuan.

For a full report, click on IRONORE/

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BASE METALS - Prices of copper and other industrial metals eroded on Thursday, weighed down by a stronger dollar and worries about global growth as the Middle East conflict rumbles on.

Benchmark three-month copper CMCU3 on the London Metal Exchange was down 0.04% at $14,126.50 a metric ton by 1600 GMT, having dipped by 0.2% in the previous session.

For a full report, click on MET/L

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OIL - Oil settled down more than 2% on Thursday, reversing course after a week of gains, as investors focused on signs of weaker global demand and a sharp build in U.S. crude inventories.

Brent futures LCOc1 finished $1.91, or 2.15%, lower at $87.07 a barrel following a six-session rally, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude CLc1 closed down $2.02, or 2.4%, at $81.25 a barrel after advancing for five sessions.

For a full report, click on O/R

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PALM OIL - Malaysian palm oil futures reversed midday losses and rose on Thursday, tracking rival edible oils at the Dalian exchange, while the market awaited further catalysts.

The benchmark palm oil contract FCPOc3 for October delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange gained 27 ringgit, or 0.57%, to 4,724 ringgit ($1,156.43) at the close.

For a full report, click on POI/

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RUBBER - Japanese rubber futures slipped on Thursday, as falling oil prices offset a rally in Asian stocks.

The Osaka Exchange (OSE) rubber contract for January delivery JRUc6, 0#2JRU: was down 0.9 yen, or 0.21%, at 425.1 yen ($2.67) 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 - Wall Street indexes retreated and oil prices rallied over 4% on Monday, with markets focused on the outlook for Federal Reserve interest rates and on a potential deal between the U.S. and Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

The MSCI index of global stocks .MIWD00000PUS w as little-changed in a choppy session.

For a full report, click on MKTS/GLOB

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NEW YORK - The Nasdaq and S&P 500 closed lower on Monday, with declines in Intel and other chipmakers, as investors became less confident about a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

The S&P 500 declined 0.06% to end the session at 7,753.12 point. The Nasdaq declined 0.32% to 26,605.36 points, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.11% to 53,976.04 points.

For a full report, click on .N

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LONDON - Europe's benchmark stock index held near a record high on Monday as investors paused ahead of a week packed with economic data, while uncertainty surrounding the Middle East conflict kept oil prices elevated.

The pan-European STOXX 600 .STOXX was little changed at 660.45 points.

For a full report, click on .EU

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TOKYO - Japan's Nikkei share average rose 2% on Monday to its highest close in nearly four weeks, led by AI and chip-linked stocks after Wall Street's rally on Friday, though worries over the Middle East kept a lid on broader gains.

The Nikkei .N225 climbed 2.08% to 66,970.22, its highest close since July 15.

For a full report, click on .T

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SHANGHAI - China and Hong Kong stocks rose on Monday, led by consumer s hares, though gains were limited by weakness in tech plays.

The large-cap CSI300 Index .CSI300 reversed early losses and edged up 0.2%.

For a full report, click on .SS

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AUSTRALIA - Australian shares were poised for a flat open on Tuesday as investors remained on the sidelines ahead of the Reserve Bank of Australia's highly anticipated rate decision, where policymakers are expected to keep the cash rate on hold.

The local share price index futures YAPcm1 was flat, a 55.6-point discount to the underlying S&P/ASX 200 index .AXJO close. The benchmark fell 0.3% on Monday.

For a full report, click on .AX

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SEOUL -

South Korean shares closed higher on Monday after Wall Street's record-setting rally eased concerns about U.S. interest rate hikes, although the benchmark index trimmed early gains as heavyweight chipmakers reversed course.

The benchmark KOSPI .KS11 closed up 40.89 points, or 0.65%, at 6,299.66, after rising as much as nearly 2% earlier in the session.

For a full report, click on KRW/

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FOREIGN EXCHANGE

NEW YORK - The U.S. dollar gained on Monday as oil prices increased ahead of Wednesday's closely watched consumer price inflation report for July, after a much weaker-than-expected jobs report on Friday cast doubt on the likelihood of a near-term Federal Reserve rate hike.

The dollar index =USD, which measures the greenback against a basket of currencies including the yen and the euro, rose 0.20% to 99.80, with the euro EUR= down 0.13% at $1.1542.

For a full report, click on USD/

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CHINA - China's yuan held steady on Monday, hovering near the strongest level in 3-1/2 years against a softening dollar, as traders look for clues on the Federal Reserve's rate path and China's economic health.

On Monday, the onshore yuan CNY=CFXS changed hands around 6.74 per dollar in morning trading, barely changed from the last session's close.

For a full report, click on CNY/

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AUSTRALIA - The Australian dollar began the week slightly lower after six weeks of gains, with traders awaiting a central bank policy meeting on Tuesday expected to leave rates unchanged, although uncertainty lingers about how hawkish policymakers could sound.

The Aussie AUD=D3 lost 0.1% to $0.7063, after rallying 0.6% on Friday to a seven-week top of $0.7078.

For a full report, click on AUD/

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SEOUL -

The South Korean won weakened against the dollar on Monday.

The won was quoted at 1,418.4 per dollar on the onshore settlement platform KRW=KFTC, 0.63% lower than its previous close at 1,409.5.

For a full report, click on <KRW/>

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TREASURIES

NEW YORK - U.S. Treasuries retreated on Monday, in line with weakness across European bond markets, as investors braced for key inflation readings this week that could point to persistent price pressures, while keeping a close eye on continued geopolitical Middle East tension as oil prices rose.

In late morning trading, the benchmark 10-year yield rose 3.6 basis points (bps) to 4.694% <US10YT=RR>.

For a full report, click on US/

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LONDON - Euro zone government bond yields rose on Monday as oil prices climbed, with investors monitoring prospects for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and awaiting U.S. inflation data later this week.

Germany's 10-year bond yield DE10YT=RR was up 4.6 bps at 3.18%.

For a full report, click on GVD/EUR

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TOKYO - Japanese government bond (JGB) yields rose on Monday as higher oil prices fuelled inflation concerns, while investors weighed the likelihood of a Bank of Japan interest-rate hike in September.

The benchmark 10-year JGB yield JP10YTN=JBTC rose 1.5 basis points (bps) to 2.810%.

For a full report, click on JP/

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COMMODITIES

GOLD - Gold rose to a nine-week peak on Monday as bullish momentum and fear of missing out propelled prices forward, while investors awaited key U.S. inflation data to gauge the Federal Reserve's policy moves.

Spot gold XAU= rose 0.8% to $4,376.56 per ounce by 2:45 p.m. EDT (1845 GMT).

For a full report, click on GOL/

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IRON ORE - Iron ore prices eased on Monday, as downbeat factory-gate data in top consumer China fueled worry over demand prospects for the key steelmaking ingredient, although a strike at a major export hub in Australia c urbed some of the decline.

The most-traded iron ore contract on China's Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) DCIOcv1 closed daytime trade down 0.35% at 713.5 yuan ($105.79) a metric ton.

For a full report, click on IRONORE/

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BASE METALS - Aluminium rose for a sixth straight session on Monday, striking its highest in almost seven weeks, as exchange inventories of the lightweight metal continue to be depleted.

LME copper CMCU3, meanwhile, gained 0.7% to $14,170.50 a ton, consolidating above $14,000 after posting its strongest weekly gain since May last week, and was on course to close at all-time high above the previous record of $14,153.

For a full report, click on MET/L

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OIL - Oil prices settled 5% higher on Monday after Iran and the United States traded demands for compensation, dimming prospects for a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Brent crude futures LCOc1 settled up $4.17, or 4.99%, at $87.72 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures CLc1 closed $3.95, or 5.05%, at $82.13.

For a full report, click on O/R

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PALM OIL - Malaysian palm oil futures closed at their highest level in more than four months on Monday, supported by strength in rival oils on the Dalian and Chicago exchanges.

The benchmark palm oil contract FCPOc3 for October delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange gained 47 ringgit, or 1%, to settle at 4,724 ringgit ($1,155.58) a metric ton, its highest closing price since April 7.

For a full report, click on POI/

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RUBBER

Japanese rubber futures climbed to a two-week high on Monday as a rally in Tokyo equities boosted investor risk appetite.

The Osaka Exchange (OSE) rubber contract for January delivery JRUc6, 0#2JRU: finished 2.3 yen, or 0.5%, higher at 423.0 yen ($2.7) per kg.

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EQUITIES

GLOBAL - Shares were up modestly on Tuesday after softer than expected U.S. inflation data and strong second-quarter earnings from major banks, while oil prices rose for a second day as the U.S. and Iran battled for control of the Strait of Hormuz.

MSCI's gauge of stocks across the globe .MIWD00000PUS rose 4.35 points, or 0.39%, to 1,121.21.

For a full report, click on MKTS/GLOB

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NEW YORK - The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq rose on Tuesday after softer-than-expected inflation data fueled hopes the Federal Reserve could adopt a less hawkish stance on interest rates, while upbeat second-quarter results lifted most of the big bank stocks.

At 12:01 p.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI fell 105.25 points, or 0.20%, to 52,393.39, the S&P 500 .SPX gained 16.16 points, or 0.22%, to 7,531.50 and the Nasdaq Composite .IXIC gained 185.05 points, or 0.72%, to 26,058.23.

For a full report, click on .N

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LONDON - European shares ended higher on Tuesday, as a softer-than-expected U.S. inflation reading tempered some bets on a U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate hike, though escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and elevated crude oil prices kept a lid on gains.

The pan-European STOXX 600 index .STOXX closed 0.2% higher at 642.1 points, recouping losses after falling as much as 0.9% earlier in the day.

For a full report, click on .EU

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TOKYO - Japan's Nikkei share average rallied on Tuesday, supported by bargain-buying and a tailwind from the tech-heavy South Korean market.

The benchmark Nikkei 225 .N225 rose 0.74% to close at 67,743.50, reversing an earlier slide of as much as 1.45%.

For a full report, click on .T

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SHANGHAI - China stocks rebounded from a three-month low on Tuesday as strong export data lifted investor sentiment, while energy shares rallied on escalating tensions in the Middle East.

China’s large-cap CSI300 index .CSI300 closed 2.2% higher, while the Shanghai Composite Index .SSEC rose 1.4%.

For a full report, click on .SS

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AUSTRALIA - Australian shares ended flat on Tuesday, as gains in energy offset losses in banks and technology stocks while investors tracked broader global concerns over the re-escalating Middle East conflict and uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz.

The S&P/ASX 200 index .AXJO closed unchanged at 8,808.50 points.

For a full report, click on .AX

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SEOUL - South Korean shares recouped early losses to settle higher on Tuesday as foreigners returned after a bruising selloff the previous day, while the won strengthened to a two-month high as major firms sold dollars.

The benchmark KOSPI .KS11 closed up 49.90 points, or 0.73%, at 6,856.83 points.

For a full report, click on KRW/

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FOREIGN EXCHANGE

NEW YORK - The dollar broadly weakened on Tuesday after softer-than-expected U.S. inflation in June tempered expectations for U.S. Federal Reserve policy tightening.

The dollar index =USD was off 0.6% at 100.68 as Fed Chair Kevin Warsh began his first semiannual testimony to Congress.

For a full report, click on USD/

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SHANGHAI - China's yuan held steady against the dollar on Tuesday, as fresh signs of escalating Middle East tensions were offset by robust trade data that helped stabilise market sentiment.

The onshore yuan CNY=CFXS traded at 6.7820 per dollar at midday, 3 pips weaker than the previous late night close.

For a full report, click on CNY/

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AUSTRALIA - The New Zealand dollar rallied on Tuesday as investors ramped up wagers for rate hikes there and helped buck a global reversal in risk assets, which weighed on its Australian counterpart.

The Aussie was flat at $0.6918 AUD=D3, having slipped 0.5% overnight after failing to clear resistance at $0.6970.

For a full report, click on AUD/

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SEOUL - The South Korean won on Tuesday touched its strongest point since mid-May on dollar-selling.

The won KRW=KFTC appreciated to as much as 1,486.3 per U.S. dollar, its highest level since mid-May, as major chipmakers and shipbuilders sold a large amount of dollars in the forward market, according to the finance ministry.

For a full report, click on KRW/

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TREASURIES

NEW YORK - U.S. Treasury yields fell on Tuesday after data showed consumer inflation slowed more than expected in June, denting market expectations for a near-term rate hike from the Federal Reserve.

The yield on the benchmark U.S. 10-year Treasury note US10YT=TWEB fell 3.7 basis points, on pace for its biggest daily drop since June 24, to 4.573%, after falling to 4.526%.

For a full report, click on US/

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LONDON - Germany's policy-sensitive two-year government bond yield hit its highest since July 2024 on Tuesday as the Iran conflict stoked fears that higher energy prices could boost inflation and interest rates.

Germany's 10-year government bond yield DE10YT=RR, the euro area's benchmark, was up 1.5 bps at 3.08%. It reached 3.20% in mid-May, its highest level since May 2011.

For a full report, click on GVD/EUR

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TOKYO - Japanese government bonds (JGBs) surged on Tuesday, sending the 20-year yield down by the most in six months, after officials flagged possible changes to investment funds and demand increased at a long-term debt sale.

The benchmark 10-year JGB yield JP10YTN=JBTC slid 4.5 basis points (bps) to 2.740%.

For a full report, click on JP/

COMMODITIES

GOLD

Gold gained more than 2% on Tuesday after softer-than-expected inflation data boosted hopes of the U.S. Federal Reserve adopting a less hawkish stance.

Spot gold XAU= was up 1.6% at$4,063.15 per ounce by 12:20 p.m. EDT (1620 GMT), after falling to its lowest level since July 1 earlier in the session.

For a full report, click on GOL/

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IRON ORE

Iron ore futures rose on Tuesday, as an escalation in the Strait of Hormuz lifted freight costs and as confirmation of a strike at BHP's Port Hedland operations added to supply concerns, while strong restocking demand from Chinese steel mills also supported prices.

The most-traded September iron ore contract on China's Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) DCIOcv1 closed daytime trade 1.81% higher at 760.5 yuan ($112.17) per metric ton, its highest since June 17, when it touched an intra-day high of 758.5 yuan.

For a full report, click on IRONORE/

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BASE METALS

Copper prices extended gains on Tuesday, hitting their strongest in three weeks, on signs of firmer demand and shortages in China, supply worries due to escalating tensions in the Middle East and a weaker dollar after U.S. inflation data.

Benchmark three-month copper CMCU3 on the London Metal Exchange climbed 0.7% to $13,638 a metric ton by 1625 GMT, after touching $13,708.50, its highest since June 22.

For a full report, click on MET/L

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OIL

Oil prices edged up to a one-month high on Tuesday after the U.S. reimposed a naval blockade on Iran, and as renewed attacks between Washington and Tehran heightened concerns over energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz.

Brent futures LCOc1 rose $1.24, or 1.5%, to $84.54 per barrel at 1:21 p.m. EDT (1721 GMT). U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude CLc1 rose 88 cents, or 1.1%, to $79.02.

For a full report, click on O/R

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PALM OIL

Malaysian palm oil futures climbed for a second straight session on Tuesday, underpinned by strength in rival edible oils in the Chicago and Dalian markets, while higher crude oil prices also lent support.

The benchmark palm oil contract FCPOc3 for September delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange gained 40 ringgit, or 0.88%, to 4,573 ringgit ($1,121.93) a metric ton at closing.

For a full report, click on POI/

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RUBBER

Japanese rubber futures rose on Tuesday, as oil prices jumped to a four-week high on renewed U.S.-Iran tensions, while tightening supplies in Southeast Asia also lent support.

The Osaka Exchange (OSE) rubber contract for December delivery JRUc6, 0#2JRU: gained 6.6 yen, or 1.57%, to 427.6 yen ($2.63) per kg.

For a full report, click on RUB/T

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EQUITIES

GLOBAL - Global stocks edged higher while bond markets and currencies were largely steady on Thursday as investors balanced renewed tensions in the Middle East against continued strength in technology shares and resilient economic data.

MSCI's gauge of stocks across the world .MIWD00000PUS rose 0.47%.

For a full report, click on MKTS/GLOB

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NEW YORK - Wall Street's main indexes gained on Thursday, as a Micron Technology-led rally in chip stocks outweighed concerns that renewed U.S. and Iranian attacks would prolong the conflict and stoke broader geopolitical risks.

At 12:03 p.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI rose 174.99 points, or 0.33%, to 52,523.38, the S&P 500 .SPX gained 48.31 points, or 0.65%, to 7,531.02 and the Nasdaq Composite .IXIC gained 228.83 points, or 0.89%, to 26,099.48.

For a full report, click on .N

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LONDON - European shares gained for the first time this week on Thursday, as a rebound in technology stocks tempered lingering concerns about the war in the Middle East.

The pan-European STOXX 600 index .STOXX rose about 0.8% to 640.88points.

For a full report, click on .EU

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TOKYO - Japan's Nikkei share average rebounded on Thursday after a three-day losing streak, as AI-related shares tracked gains in the U.S. technology sector, although higher oil prices following renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities kept investor optimism in check.

The Nikkei 225 index .N225 climbed 1.4% to close at 67,743.85, trimming some gains after rising as much as 2.4% earlier.

For a full report, click on .T

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SHANGHAI - China stocks posted their biggest one-day gain in three months on Thursday, as chip shares sharply rebounded from a recent selloff, with anticipation building around a memory chip major's listing.

The blue-chip CSI300 Index .CSI300 ended 2.5% higher, its largest one-day jump since April 8, while the Shanghai Composite Index .SSEC gained 1.7%.

For a full report, click on .SS

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AUSTRALIA - Australia's benchmark shares declined for a fourth straight session on Thursday, led by miners and banks, as risk appetite dimmed following the rise in oil prices from the renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities and the IMF's growth forecast downgrade.

The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index .AXJO ended 0.3% lower at 8,762.50 points.

For a full report, click on .AX

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SEOUL - South Korean shares rebounded from a seven-week low hit in the previous session on Thursday, as heavyweight chipmakers followed an overnight rally in U.S. semiconductor peers.

The benchmark KOSPI .KS11 closed up 45.12 points, or 0.62%, at 7,291.91.

For a full report, click on KRW/

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FOREIGN EXCHANGE

NEW YORK - The dollar dipped for a second straight session on Thursday as the U.S. and Iran carried out renewed attacks, while a stable reading on the labor market kept the focus on potential inflation pressures.

The dollar index =USD, which measures the greenback against a basket of currencies, shed 0.09% to 100.93.

For a full report, click on USD/

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SHANGHAI - China's yuan bounced from a one-week low on Thursday after the central bank set its strongest midpoint fix in three years, even as the U.S. dollar held steady on safe-haven demand amid escalating Middle East tensions.

Spot yuan CNY=CFXS opened at 6.8005 per dollar and was last trading at 6.796 as of 0207 GMT, 92 pips or 0.11% firmer than the previous late session close.

For a full report, click on CNY/

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AUSTRALIA - The New Zealand dollar added to gains on Thursday as renewed hostilities in the Gulf spiked oil prices and ramped up wagers on further hikes in local rates, slugging bond markets. The Aussie slipped to a three-week low on the kiwi at NZ$1.2104 AUDNZD=.

The Aussie lagged at $0.6930 AUD=D3, having edged up from a low of $0.6907 overnight.

For a full report, click on AUD/

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SEOUL - The South Korean won weakened against the U.S. dollar.

The won was quoted at 1,506.1 per dollar on the onshore settlement platform KRW=KFTC, 0.25% lower than its previous close at 1,502.4.

For a full report, click on KRW/

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TREASURIES

NEW YORK - U.S. Treasuries firmed on Thursday as investors took advantage of this week's selloff to buy bonds, although gains were capped by caution over renewed attacks involving the United States and Iran.

In late morning trading, the benchmark 10-year yield, which moves inversely to prices, was down 1.6 basis points (bps) at 4.551% US10YT=RR, after hitting a seven-week high on Wednesday

For a full report, click on US/

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LONDON - Euro zone bond yields dipped on Thursday as oil prices steadied, but they remained near their highest in seven weeks reflecting fears of a collapse in the deal between the U.S. and Iran to end their war.

Germany's 10-year bond yield DE10YT=RR fell 2.5 basis points (bp) to 3.061% after jumping 10 bps on Wednesday to hit their highest level since mid-May.

For a full report, click on GVD/EUR

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TOKYO - The benchmark 10-year Japanese government bond yield hit a 30-year high on Thursday, driven by concerns over inflation from renewed tensions in the Middle East and Japan's fiscal health, while a five-year JGB auction was relatively firm as expected.

The 10-year JGB yield JP10YTN=JBTC rose 3.5 basis points to 2.900%, the highest since September 1996.

For a full report, click on JP/

COMMODITIES

GOLD

Gold rose more than 1% on Thursday as bargain hunting emerged after prices fell to a one-week low, while investors kept a close watch on developments in the Middle East.

Spot gold XAU= gained 1.2% to $4,126.49 per ounce by 11:35 a.m. EDT (1535 GMT), after dropping to its lowest level since July 1 on Wednesday.

For a full report, click on GOL/

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IRON ORE

Iron ore prices were range-bound on Thursday, as investors weighed potential supply risks stemming from the threat of a strike by some workers at BHP's BHP.AX iron ore operations against seasonally weakening demand in top consumer China.

The most-traded iron ore contract on China's Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) DCIOcv1 closed daytime trade 0.27% higher at 745.5 yuan ($109.72) a metric ton.

For a full report, click on IRONORE/

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BASE METALS

Copper climbed to its highest in more than two weeks on Thursday as the market shrugged off tit-for-tat strikes by Iran and the U.S. and the dollar dipped after a recent surge.

Benchmark three-month copper CMCU3 on the London Metal Exchange was up 2.8% at $13,535 a metric ton as of 1620 GMT.

For a full report, click on MET/L

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OIL

Oil prices slid by more than 2% on Thursday on worries that inflation and a slowing economy could weigh on oil demand even as the growing conflict between the U.S. and Iran limits supply by delaying a full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Brent futures LCOc1 fell $1.92, or 2.5%, to $76.10 a barrel at 1:26 p.m. EDT (1726 GMT).

For a full report, click on O/R

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PALM OIL

Malaysian palm oil futures edged lower on Thursday, as continued uncertainty over Indonesia's biodiesel mandate allocation pressured the market.

The benchmark palm oil contract FCPOc3 for September delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange shed 15 ringgit, or 0.33%, to 4,594 ringgit ($1,127.64) a metric ton at the close.

For a full report, click on POI/

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RUBBER

Japanese rubber futures rose to a two-week high on Thursday, as concerns that heavy rain was slowing production in Southeast Asia's key producing countries spurred buying.

The Osaka Exchange (OSE) rubber contract for December delivery JRUc6, 0#2JRU: finished 3.2 yen, or 0.8%, higher at 421.9 yen ($2.6) per kg, its highest close since June 25.

For a full report, click on RUB/T

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(Bengaluru Bureau; +91 80 6749 1130)

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GLOBAL - Wall Street was higher in midday trading Monday on the back of continued optimism around chip stocks, while oil lost ground amid an anticipated surge in supply.

MSCI's gauge of stocks across the globe .MIWD00000PUS climbed 0.45%, to 1,128.87.

For a full report, click on MKTS/GLOB

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NEW YORK - The S&P 500 and Nasdaq ended sharply higher on Monday, with Broadcom and other chip stocks rallying as investors bought shares in companies related to artificial intelligence that are expected to drive a strong second-quarter earnings season.

According to preliminary data, the S&P 500 .SPX gained 55.10 points, or 0.74%, to end at 7,538.34 points, while the Nasdaq Composite .IXIC gained 288.49 points, or 1.12%, to 26,121.16. The Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI rose 159.68 points, or 0.29%, to 53,053.59.

For a full report, click on .N

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LONDON - Europe's benchmark STOXX 600 index pulled back after hitting a record high on Monday as investors cashed in on gains following a strong run, while a $7.34 billion take-private offer boosted shares of easyJet EZJ.L.

The pan-European index .STOXX slipped 0.35% to 6 50.5 points at the close.

For a full report, click on .EU

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TOKYO - Japan's broad Topix gauge of shares climbed for a sixth straight session on Monday as a decline in oil prices and positive momentum in global markets boosted investor sentiment.

The benchmark Nikkei 225 .N225, which is heavily weighted by tech shares, struggled for direction, closing flat at 69,737.69.

For a full report, click on .T

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SHANGHAI - China stocks ended flat on Monday as money rotated into energy, agriculture and banking stocks, away from the crowded tech sector, while Hong Kong shares rose.

The blue-chip CSI300 Index .CSI300 and the Shanghai Composite Index .SSEC were little changed at market close.

For a full report, click on .SS

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AUSTRALIA - Australian shares looked set for a flat open on Tuesday, with likely gains in miners from firmer iron ore and metal prices being potentially offset by softness in gold stocks on declining bullion.

The local share price index futures YAPcm1 slipped 0.1%, reflecting a 24-point discount to the underlying S&P/ASX 200 index .AXJO, which closed 0.2% lower on Monday.

For a full report, click on .AX

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SEOUL - The benchmark KOSPI .KS11 closed down 37.01 points, or 0.46%, at 8,051.33.

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FOREIGN EXCHANGE

NEW YORK - The Japanese yen struggled n ear four-decade lows on Monday, raising the risk of official intervention, while the dollar steadied after last week's soft jobs report r educed the odds of an imminent interest rate hike by the U.S. Federal Reserve.

The dollar index =USD, which tracks the performance of the U.S. currency against six peers, hit a 13-month peak last week, but has since retreated as expectations for a rate hike at the Fed's July 28 to 29 meeting have faded.

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CHINA - China's yuan weakened against the dollar on Monday as traders sought clues on potential U.S. rate hikes, and awaited fresh data to assess China's economic health.

On Monday, the onshore yuan CNY=CFXS changed hands at 6.7871 per dollar at 0302 GMT, roughly 0.14% weaker.

For a full report, click on CNY/

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AUSTRALIA - The New Zealand dollar slipped on Monday after solid weekly gains, with much now riding on whether the central bank will make its first rate hike in over three years when it meets mid-week.

The Aussie eased 0.1% to $0.6929 AUD=D3, having climbed 0.7% last week to end a four-week losing streak.

For a full report, click on AUD/

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SEOUL - The won was quoted at 1,530.30 per dollar on the onshore settlement platform KRW=KFTC, 0.02% lower than its previous close at 1,530.

For a full report, click on KRW/

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TREASURIES

NEW YORK - Treasury yields were flat on Monday, after a soft U.S. non-farm payrolls report before the three-day holiday dampened market expectations for a Federal Reserve increase to interest rates.

The 2-year yield US2YT=RR, most sensitive to Fed rate expectations, was at 4.129% and the 10-year yield US10YT=RR was at 4.486%.

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LONDON - Euro zone bond yields held steady on Monday and, with little scope for dramatic changes in ECB policy expectations, investors ' focus was shifting to whether longer-dated bonds would underperform short-dated ones or if any particular market would diverge from its peers.

Germany's 10-year yield, the euro zone benchmark, touched 2.94%, its highest level since June 23 and little changed on the day. DE10YT=RR

For a full report, click on GVD/EUR

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TOKYO - Japanese government bonds fell on Monday, with the benchmark 10-year yield rising for a sixth consecutive session to a three-decade high, as inflation and fiscal concerns weighed on the market.

The 10-year JGB yield JP10YTN=JBTC climbed 6 basis points to 2.83%, touching its highest point since October 1996.

For a full report, click on JP/

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COMMODITIES

GOLD - Gold prices retreated from two-week highs on Monday, pressured by a firmer U.S. dollar, though losses were limited as signs of a cooling U.S. labour market eased expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike.

Spot gold XAU= was down 0.3% at $4,163.64 per ounce by 2:4 5 p.m ET (18 45 GMT) after hitting its highest since June 22.

For a full report, click on GOL/

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IRON ORE - Iron ore futures recovered on Monday as a drawdown in Chinese port stockpiles and a fresh liquidity injection from the central bank lifted sentiment, even as a sharp deterioration in steel mill profitability capped gains.

The most-traded September iron ore contract on China's Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) DCIOcv1 traded 0.14% higher at 738 yuan ($108.67) p er metric ton.

For a full report, click on IRONORE/

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BASE METALS - Aluminium prices rose on Monday as focus returned to forecasts of shortages created by disruptions to supplies from the Middle East and dwindling stocks.

LME copper CMCU3 firmed 0.1% to $13,381 a ton, zinc CMZN3 rose 1.1% to $3,580, lead CMPB3 slipped 0.6% to $1,880, tin CMSN3 advanced 0.6% to $52,950, while nickel CMNI3 was little changed at $16,435.

For a full report, click on MET/L

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OIL - Oil prices settled around pre-Iran war levels on Monday as Saudi Arabia slashed its official selling prices, OPEC+ approved another production target increase starting in August, and exports through the Strait of Hormuz recovered further.

Brent crude futures LCOc1, which hit a four-year high above $126 in late April, settled at $71.99 a barrel, down 13 cents or 0.2%.

For a full report, click on O/R

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PALM OIL - Malaysian palm oil futures surged over 1% on Monday, snapping a two-session slide, as gains from rival edible oils offset pressure from weaker crude prices.

The benchmark palm oil contract FCPOc3 for September delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange gained 70 ringgit, or 1.56%, to 4,550 ringgit ($1,114.65) a metric ton at the close.

For a full report, click on POI/

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RUBBER - Japanese rubber futures rose on Monday as traders covered short positions and bargain hunters waded in after recent sharp losses, while an export ban by a major African rubber producer tightened the supply outlook.

The Osaka Exchange (OSE) rubber contract for December delivery JRUc6, 0#2JRU: was up 9.6 yen, or 2.34%, at 419.9 yen ($2.59) per kg.

For a full report, click on RUB/T

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(Bengaluru Bureau; +91 80 6749 1130)