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EQUITIES

GLOBAL - Nervy markets were waiting for key U.S. inflation data on Thursday after the ECB lifted its interest rates for a second time this year and oil held above $100 a barrel following U.S. and Iranian tanker missile strikes in the Strait of Hormuz.

MSCI's gauge of stocks worldwide .MIWD00000PUS was down 0.69%.

For a full report, click on MKTS/GLOB

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NEW YORK - Wall Street's main indexes fell on Thursday after producer prices data for August raised expectations of an interest rate hike this month, while an escalating conflict in the Middle East kept oil prices above $100 a barrel.

At 12:11 p.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI fell 350.24 points, or 0.67%, to 52,030.42, the S&P 500 .SPX fell 44.48 points, or 0.58%, to 7,591.88 and the Nasdaq Composite .IXIC fell 159.02 points, or 0.61%, to 26,094.32.

For a full report, click on .N

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LONDON - European shares fell to two-month lows on Thursday as expectations of further interest rate hikes grew after the European Central Bank increased borrowing costs and warned of higher inflation due to a war-driven energy shock.

The pan-European STOXX 600 .STOXX was down 0.7% at 635.97 points, its lowest level since July 8.

For a full report, click on .EU

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TOKYO - Japan's Nikkei share average recovered from early losses to end slightly higher on Thursday, as investors waited for a slate of key market events in coming days, from closely watched U.S. inflation data to a Bank of Japan policy decision.

The Nikkei .N225 finished up 0.2% at 65,270.95, a reversal from a 0.8% decline at the midday break, when traders took cues from Wall Street's overnight declines as fighting intensified in the Middle East.

For a full report, click on .T

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SHANGHAI - Mainland China and Hong Kong stocks ended lower on Thursday, as escalating Middle East tensions rekindled concerns over higher oil prices and inflationary pressures.

At the close, the benchmark Shanghai Composite index .SSEC dropped 0.4%, while the blue-chip CSI300 index .CSI300 lost 0.5%.

For a full report, click on .SS

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AUSTRALIA - Australian shares logged their worst session in more than three months on Thursday, with financials and miners leading losses, as elevated oil prices fuelled inflation concerns and reinforced expectations of tighter monetary policy.

The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index .AXJO fell 1% to 8,819.40 points, its lowest closing level since July 24.

For a full report, click on .AX

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SEOUL - South Korean shares ended slightly lower on Thursday, as chip stocks held their ground even as investors awaited key U.S. inflation data due later this week and assessed the inflationary impact of the widening Middle East conflict.

The benchmark KOSPI .KS11 closed down 16.77 points, or 0.24%, at 7,034.93, after falling as much as 2.2%.

For a full report, click on KRW/

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FOREIGN EXCHANGE

NEW YORK - The dollar rose against major currencies on Thursday, reversing some of this week's losses triggered by rising oil prices and global bond yields, while the euro fell after the European Central Bank delivered an expected rate increase.

The dollar index =USD rose 0.15% to 98.93, on track to snap three straight sessions of losses.

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SHANGHAI - China's yuan held steady near a 3-1/2-year high against the dollar on Thursday as investors awaited U.S. inflation data, seeking fresh clues on the Federal Reserve's policy outlook and its potential impact on global financial markets.

In the spot market, the onshore yuan CNY=CFXS changed hands at 6.7080 per dollar as of 0321 GMT, not far from a 3-1/2-year high of 6.7050 hit on Monday.

For a full report, click on CNY/

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AUSTRALIA - The Australian dollar paused near another fresh top on Thursday as investors ramped up wagers on a near-term hike in interest rates, lifting short-term bond yields to their highest in almost six months.

All this hawkishness kept the Aussie firm at $0.7220 AUD=D3, having hit a four-month high of $0.7238 overnight.

For a full report, click on AUD/

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

The won was quoted at 1,339.2 per dollar on the onshore settlement platform KRW=KFTC, 0.07% higher than its previous close at 1,340.2.

For a full report, click on KRW/

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TREASURIES

NEW YORK - U.S. Treasury yields climbed on Thursday after the latest inflation reading pushed up expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate hike next week while rallying oil prices also prompted inflation worries.

Yields on 10-year Treasury notes were trading at their highest levels in nearly three years while 30-year Treasury yields hit their highest levels in more than 19 years and 2-year Treasury yields reached their highest levels in more than two years.

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LONDON - Traders in the euro area were bracing for interest rate hikes well into next year on Thursday as the European Central Bank hiked borrowing costs and increased its inflation forecast, just as oil prices jumped again due to the Iran war.

Germany's 10-year bond yield DE10YT=RR rose to its highest level since 2011.

For a full report, click on GVD/EUR

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TOKYO - Japanese government bond (JGB) yields rose on Thursday as escalating Middle East tensions pushed oil prices higher, with gains gathering pace after a Bank of Japan official struck a hawkish tone on further policy tightening.

The benchmark 10-year JGB yield JP10YTN=JBTC rose 5 basis points (bps) to 2.93%.

For a full report, click on JP/

COMMODITIES

GOLD - Gold prices dropped over 1% on Thursday after robust U.S. inflation data and rising oil prices increased bets for a Federal Reserve rate hike next week.

Spot gold XAU= slipped 1% to $4,355.85 per ounce by 01:42 p.m. EDT (1742 GMT).

For a full report, click on GOL/

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IRON ORE - Iron ore prices slid for a second straight session on Thursday to hit their lowest level in nearly a week, dragged down by concerns over falling demand in top consumer China as steel margins shrink.

The most-traded iron ore contract on China's Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) DCIOcv1 closed daytime trade down 0.95% at 730.5 yuan ($108.93) a ton, after hitting its weakest since September 4 at 727 yuan.

For a full report, click on IRONORE/

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BASE METALS - Copper prices fell on Thursday after Reuters reported the White House has yet to decide on refined copper tariffs as officials assess concerns that higher prices could raise manufacturing costs.

Three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange CMCU3 fell 3.5% to $14,239 a metric ton by 1601 GMT after touching a record high of $14,875 earlier in the session.

For a full report, click on MET/L

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OIL - Oil prices jumped 6% on Thursday, with both major benchmarks trading at over $100 a barrel as the biggest spike in attacks on shipping since the Iran war began fed worries among traders about further disruptions to already tight supplies.

Brent crude futures LCOc1 hit their highest since mid-May, rising $5.87, or 5.8%, to $107.08 a barrel by 1:20 p.m. ET (1720 GMT).

For a full report, click on O/R

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PALM OIL - Malaysian palm oil futures slipped more than 1% on Thursday, extending losses for a third straight session, as weakness in rival soyoil and bearish demand and supply figures pressured the market.

The benchmark palm oil contract FCPOc3 for November delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange slid 81 ringgit, or 1.63%, to 4,885 ringgit ($1,202.61) a metric ton at the close.

For a full report, click on POI/

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RUBBER - Japanese rubber futures fell on Thursday, pressured by a slip in oil prices and a slump in Tokyo equities.

The Osaka Exchange rubber contract for February delivery JRUc6, 0#2JRU: was down 3.9 yen, or 0.89%, at 433.9 yen ($2.83) per kg.

For a full report, click on RUB/T

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(Bengaluru Bureau; +91 80 6749 1130)

Sept 8 (Reuters) -

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EQUITIES

GLOBAL - Rising oil prices, conflict in the Middle East and political uncertainty in Europe kept investors on edge on Monday, leaving stocks to drift lower ahead of critical U.S. inflation data later this week.

European stocks .STOXX struggled into positive territory, while on Wall Street, a U.S. holiday kept turnover light with S&P 500 futures ESc1 down 0.2% and Nasdaq futures NQc1 up 0.2%.

For a full report, click on MKTS/GLOB

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NEW YORK - Markets in the United States were closed for a public holiday.

For a full report, click on .N

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LONDON - European shares closed flat on Monday as rising oil prices following renewed U.S.-Iran tensions fuelled inflation worries, offsetting stronger-than-expected euro zone economic data.

The pan-European STOXX 600 .STOXX ended at 649.9 points.

For a full report, click on .EU

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TOKYO - Japan's Nikkei share average closed more than 2% higher on Monday, led by chip and AI-linked stocks after gains in U.S. semiconductor shares.

The Nikkei .N225 rose 2.12% to 66,399.84, its highest close since August 28.

For a full report, click on .T

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SHANGHAI - Chinese stocks edged up Monday as technology stocks jumped, offsetting losses in banking and insurance shares following Beijing's capital-injection plan, while broader markets were muted as investors watched developments in China-U.S. relations.

At market close, the Shanghai Composite index .SSEC was up 0.07% at 3,932.70 points, while the blue-chip CSI300 index .CSI300 was up 0.6%.

For a full report, click on .SS

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AUSTRALIA - Australian shares were little changed on Monday as gains in mining and energy stocks offset losses in gold stocks, with investors weighing renewed U.S. rate hike expectations and persistently elevated Australian rate hike bets.

The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index .AXJO ended 0.1% higher at 9,010.90 points.

For a full report, click on .AX

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SEOUL - South Korean shares rose more than 4% on Monday to notch their highest close since late July, as chipmakers rallied on optimism around strong demand for AI investments.

The benchmark KOSPI .KS11 closed up 308.18 points, or 4.61%, at 6,995.39, its highest closing level since July 23 and the biggest daily percentage rise since August 20.

For a full report, click on KRW/

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FOREIGN EXCHANGE

NEW YORK - The yen surged to a seven-month high on Monday as traders reassessed the battered currency's outlook, driven by expectations of faster Bank of Japan policy tightening and growing bets that Japanese investors could repatriate funds.

The dollar fell to as low as 154.05 yen, its weakest level since February, and was last down 1.1% at 154.4. JPY=

For a full report, click on USD/

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SHANGHAI - China's yuan strengthened to a 3-1/2-year high against the dollar on Monday, defying a near-record weak-side gap in the central bank's daily midpoint guidance as demand for the greenback remained subdued.

The yuan CNY=CFXS strengthened to a high of 6.7050 per dollar in early trades, its strongest level since February 2023, before retreating to 6.7125.

For a full report, click on CNY/

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AUSTRALIA - The Australian dollar hovered near a four-month peak on Monday as traders eyed two upcoming central bank appearances and U.S. inflation data that could decide if the Antipodean currency's upward trend has further to run.

The Aussie AUD=D3 was steady at $0.7202, having gained 0.6% last week to resume its upward trend from a low of $0.6867 in June.

For a full report, click on AUD/

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

The won was quoted at 1,340.5 per dollar on the onshore settlement platform KRW=KFTC, 0.72% higher than its previous close at 1,350.1. Earlier in the session, it rose as much as 1.15% to 1,334.7, its strongest level since early October 2024.

For a full report, click on KRW/

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TREASURIES

NEW YORK - Markets in the United States were closed for a public holiday.

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LONDON - Euro zone benchmark Bund yields rose on Monday, after two straight daily declines from their highest in more than 15 years, with investors cautious following the Alternative for Germany victory in Saxony-Anhalt and before the European Central Bank policy meeting.

Germany's 10-year bond yield DE10YT=RR was up 4 basis points (bps) at 3.375%. Last week, it hit 3.3951%, the highest since April 2011.

For a full report, click on GVD/EUR

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TOKYO - Japanese government bond (JGB) yields rose on Monday, rebounding from sharp declines in previous sessions, as investors weighed an upcoming five-year bond auction.

The 10-year JGB yield JP10YTN=JBTC rose 2.5 bps to 2.93%. Yields move inversely to bond prices.

For a full report, click on JP/

COMMODITIES

GOLD - Gold eased on Monday after Friday's robust U.S. jobs report bolstered expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate hike this month, while investors awaited key inflation data for further clues on the monetary policy outlook.

Spot gold XAU= was down 0.3% at $4,412.73 per ounce by 11:51 a.m. E.T (1551 GMT).

For a full report, click on GOL/

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IRON ORE - Iron ore prices rose for a third straight session on Monday to hit a multi-week high, supported by elevated freight rates and expectations of restocking by steelmakers ahead of the National Day holiday in top consumer China.

The most-traded iron ore contract on China's Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) DCIOcv1 ended daytime trade up 1.17% at 734.5 yuan ($109.46) a metric ton, after touching its highest since July 29 at 740 yuan earlier in the session.

For a full report, click on IRONORE/

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BASE METALS - Copper prices hit a record high on Monday as the prospect of shortages outside the U.S. spurred speculative fund buying, while the softer dollar reinforced positive sentiment.

Benchmark copper CMCU3 on the London Metal Exchange touched a record high of $14,533 a metric ton, surpassing an all-time peak of $14,527.50 hit in January, before paring gains slightly to $14,505.50 by 1615 GMT, up 0.6%.

For a full report, click on MET/L

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OIL - Oil prices rose to a six-week high on Monday as Iran vowed to strike energy infrastructure across the Middle East in response to further U.S. attacks on its assets, the latest escalation in a conflict that has sharply reduced oil supply from the region.

Brent crude futures LCOc1 rose $1.03, or 1.1%, to settle at $97.31 a barrel, after hitting their highest point since July 24 at $98.06.

For a full report, click on O/R

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PALM OIL - Malaysian palm oil futures climbed to a two-week high on Monday, extending gains for a second consecutive session, supported by stronger Dalian palm olein prices.

The benchmark palm oil contract FCPOc3 for November delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange was up 50 ringgit, or 1.01%, at 4,979 ringgit ($1,231.21) a metric ton, the highest closing price since August 21.

For a full report, click on POI/

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RUBBER - Japanese rubber futures rose on Monday after six consecutive sessions of losses, supported by a rally in oil prices and concerns that heavy rain in top producer Thailand could disrupt latex harvesting.

The Osaka Exchange (OSE) rubber contract for February delivery JRUc6, 0#2JRU: was up 8.6 yen, or 2.01%, at 436.6 yen ($2.80) per kg.

For a full report, click on RUB/T

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(Bengaluru Bureau; +91 80 6749 1130)

Sept 3 (Reuters) -

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EQUITIES

GLOBAL - A global stock index rose on Wednesday after recent declines and investors watched for new developments in the U.S.-Iran conflict, while the Japanese yen gained sharply against the U.S. dollar.

MSCI's gauge of stocks across the globe .MIWD00000PUS rose 1.14 points, or 0.10%, to 1,143.91 after ending lower for the previous three sessions.

For a full report, click on MKTS/GLOB

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NEW YORK - The major U.S. stock indexes were set to end a three-day losing streak on Wednesday, as investors cautiously dipped back into equities despite renewed clashes in the Middle East.

At 12:00 p.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI rose 287.55 points, or 0.55%, to 53,056.06, the S&P 500 .SPX gained 44.35 points, or 0.58%, to 7,675.82 and the Nasdaq Composite .IXIC gained 135.73 points, or 0.52%, to 26,235.50.

For a full report, click on .N

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LONDON - European shares edged lower on Wednesday, pressured by elevated bond yields as escalating tensions in the Middle East stoked worries about energy-induced inflation.

The pan-European STOXX 600 .STOXX closed down 0.2% at 645.94 points, after hitting one-month lows earlier in the session.

For a full report, click on .EU

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TOKYO - Japanese shares ended lower on Wednesday as renewed U.S. attacks on Iran pushed oil prices higher, stoking fears of an economic slowdown, while rising bond yields pressured growth stocks.

The Nikkei .N225 fell 2.85% to close at 64,325.64.

For a full report, click on .T

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SHANGHAI - China stocks declined while Hong Kong shares were flat on Wednesday as a global bond selloff and rising oil prices took a toll on investor sentiment.

At the close, China's blue-chip CSI 300 Index .CSI300 declined 1.4%, while the Shanghai Composite Index .SSEC lost 1%.

For a full report, click on .SS

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AUSTRALIA - Australian shares tumbled 1% on Wednesday after a surge in oil prices dampened risk appetite and strengthened expectations that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) may yet need to raise interest rates.

The S&P/ASX 200 .AXJO ended about 1% lower at 8,978.40 points, its lowest close in over a month, after closing flat in the previous session.

For a full report, click on .AX

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SEOUL - South Korean shares closed at a two-week low on Wednesday, weighed by rising bond yields on escalating conflict between the U.S. and Iran.

The benchmark KOSPI .KS11 fell 3.99% to close at 6,562.72, its lowest since August 19.

For a full report, click on KRW/

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FOREIGN EXCHANGE

NEW YORK - The Japanese yen gained sharply against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday after having retraced approximately half of the increases made following a rare joint intervention by the U.S. and Japan at the end of July.

The dollar index =USD, which measures the greenback against a basket of currencies including the yen and the euro, fell 0.16% to 99.52, with the euro EUR= flat on the day at $1.1591.

For a full report, click on USD/

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SHANGHAI - China's yuan eased against the dollar on Wednesday as higher U.S. bond yields and firmer oil prices lifted the greenback, putting pressure on Asian currencies.

The spot yuan CNY=CFXS was 0.03% lower at 6.7225 to the dollar as of 0309 GMT, after trading in a range of 6.7222 to 6.7250.

For a full report, click on CNY/

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AUSTRALIA - The New Zealand dollar slid on Wednesday after the country's central bank raised interest rates as expected but projected a more gradual and limited pace of further tightening than markets had wagered on.

The Aussie held at $0.7143 AUD=D3, having eased 0.3% overnight.

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SEOUL - The won was quoted at 1,368.7 per dollar on the onshore settlement platform KRW=KFTC, 0.46% higher than its previous close at 1,375.0.

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TREASURIES

NEW YORK - U.S. Treasury yields eased from multi-year highs on Wednesday, with the benchmark 10-year yield poised to snap a five-session streak of gains, as oil prices eased and investors gauged the latest round of economic data.

The yield on the benchmark U.S. 10-year Treasury note shed 0.2 basis point to 4.794% and was on track to snap its longest streak of daily gains since March.

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LONDON - Euro zone bond yields rose for the sixth consecutive session on Wednesday, with the slide in global bonds continuing as fresh escalations in the Middle East pushed oil prices higher again, adding to inflation fears.

Germany's 10-year government bond yield DE10YT=RR, the benchmark for the euro zone, hit its highest level since 2011 at 3.395% before paring its rise slightly.

For a full report, click on GVD/EUR

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TOKYO - Japanese government bonds extended a selloff on Wednesday as the central bank's hawkish board member called for faster-paced interest rate hikes.

Japan's 10-year yield JP10YTN=JBTC rose to 3.01% on Wednesday, after hitting 3% for the first time since 1996 in the previous session.

For a full report, click on JP/

COMMODITIES

GOLD - Gold bounced from a near one-month low on Wednesday as the U.S. dollar and Treasury yields retreated from recent highs, while investors awaited U.S. payrolls data due later this week for cues on the Federal Reserve's policy path.

Spot gold XAU= rose 1% to $4,373.01 an ounce by 12:05 p.m. EDT (1605 GMT), rebounding from its lowest level since August 7 hit earlier in the session.

For a full report, click on GOL/

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IRON ORE - Iron ore futures fell on Wednesday, as rising coking coal costs continued to squeeze steel mill margins and growing port inventories underscored ample supply.

The most-traded January iron ore contract on China's Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) DCIOcv1 traded 1.11% lower at 714 yuan ($106.20) a metric ton.

For a full report, click on IRONORE/

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BASE METALS - Copper led the majority of base metals lower on Wednesday as conflict in the Middle East escalated, with U.S. forces striking Iran and Iran firing at American bases across the region, stoking concerns that higher oil prices could fuel inflation.

Benchmark three-month copper CMCU3 on the London Metal Exchange fell 0.4% to $14,218.50 a metric ton by 1619 GMT, after touching $14,092, its lowest since August 21.

For a full report, click on MET/L

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OIL - Brent crude prices rose 1% in a volatile session on Wednesday, driven by renewed military strikes between the U.S. and Iran that have restricted world oil supply.

Brent crude futures LCOc1 rose $1.12, or 1.2%, to $95.76 a barrel by 1:06 p.m. ET (1706 GMT).

For a full report, click on O/R

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PALM OIL - Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Wednesday after a two-session rally, pressured by profit-taking and weak export demand.

The benchmark palm oil contract FCPOc3 for November delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange slid 13 ringgit, or 0.26%, to 4,960 ringgit ($1,226.81) a metric ton at the close.

For a full report, click on POI/

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RUBBER - Japanese rubber futures fell for a fourth straight session on Wednesday, pressured by profit-taking following a recent rally, while sentiment was weighed down by a bond market-induced selloff in global equities that spilled into Asian markets.

The Osaka Exchange (OSE) rubber contract for February delivery JRUc6, 0#2JRU: was down 4.9 yen, or 1.12%, at 432.2 yen ($2.71) per kg.

For a full report, click on RUB/T

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(Bengaluru Bureau; +91 80 6749 1130)

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EQUITIES

GLOBAL - Global 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.

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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%.

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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.

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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%.

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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.

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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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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%.

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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%.

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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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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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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%.

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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.

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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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