Bond Selloff Pauses, Stocks Edge Higher as Market Sentiment Cautiously Improves

U.S. stock futures nudged higher, as market sentiment steadied at the end of a turbulent week.

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Oil Prices Fall as U.S.-Iran Diplomacy and Regional Tensions Remain in Focus

Oil prices fell Friday after rising sharply in the previous session as investors assessed prospects for U.S.-Iran diplomacy against continued threats to Saudi energy infrastructure.

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The Robust U.S. Economy Powers Through Rate Hikes and Rising Bond Yields

AI-driven growth looks resistant to higher borrowing costs, spooking Treasury investors.

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Bank Lending to Eurozone Businesses Halved in August

The decline is a sign that rising borrowing costs following the European Central Bank's decision to raise its key interest rate are hindering investment.

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Eurozone Bond Yields Fall as Oil Prices Decline; U.S. Treasury Yields Edge Higher

Eurozone government bond yields fell on Friday due to a retreat in oil prices, while U.S. Treasury yields mostly edged higher.

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German Consumer Confidence Falls to Lowest Since May on Energy Costs

Consumer confidence in Germany dropped unexpectedly sharply, dragged down by rising energy prices as tensions escalated in the Middle East.

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Five Takeaways From Trump's Washington Summit With Xi

The summit was heavy on ceremony and light on outcomes, concealing major disagreements between the two nations on trade, technology and Beijing's support for Iran.

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In the U.S.-China Rivalry, One Has a Slight Edge. AI Is a Wild Card.

For a sense of how the U.S. and China measure up against each other, take a look at four essential costs, writes Louis-Vincent Gave.

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Trump Expressed Concerns About Yen Weakness, Japan Finance Minister Says

President Trump expressed concerns about the yen's weakness during a recent meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

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'The EU Is Not Waiting for the AI Car to Crash'

Is the EU an honest broker in the AI regulation debate?