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Spain shares lower at close of trade; IBEX 35 down 0.14%

Spanish equities ended Monday lower as weakness across technology, telecommunications, consumer services and consumer goods stocks pulled the market down. The IBEX 35 fell 0.14% at the close, extending the cautious mood…

Eurozone: Resilient growth, worrying inflation – ABN AMRO

ABN AMRO economists Bill Diviney and Jan-Paul van de Kerke expect Eurozone growth to remain resilient despite a renewed energy shock, supported by German fiscal spending and solid underlying activity. They have reverted…

Japanese Yen hits six-and-a-half-month high on hawkish BoJ bets

USD/JPY extends its steep decline on Monday as the Japanese Yen (JPY) rallies against the US Dollar (USD), supported by hawkish Bank of Japan (BoJ) expectations, capital repatriation and the unwinding of Yen-funded carr…

Euro: Tight range with downside bias against US Dollar – ING

ING’s Chris Turner argues that Euro fundamentals remain contained despite German regional election results highlighting political tensions for Chancellor Merz’s CDU. Solid Eurozone growth and investor confidence are off…

Historically Tight Credit Spreads Face a Test as Rates Rise

At the turn of the year 2025-26, economic growth surprised on the upside while financial market sentiment remained strong despite high uncertainty. The war in the Middle East is now putting this resilience to the test. …

Dow Jones futures fall as inflationary risks rise

Dow Jones futures are down by 0.32% to trade near 53,270 during European hours on Monday. Meanwhile, S&P 500 futures steady near 7,720, while Nasdaq 100 futures advance by 0.31% to trade around 29,660. The US stock mark…

US Dollar: Inflation data guide blackout repricing – BNY

BNY’s Geoff Yu notes that strong U.S. payrolls have lifted September Fed hike odds back toward 60%, leaving rate expectations highly data-dependent as the Fed enters its blackout. With inflation now in focus, August Con…

De-Dollarization: Is the US Dollar Losing Its Dominance?

This Atlantic Council Strategy Paper explores the relationship between the status of the United States as a geopolitical superpower and the role of the US dollar as the world’s dominant currency. It examines how these t…

WTI struggles to hold above $90 despite material supply risks

West Texas Intermediate (WTI), futures on NYMEX, turns upside down to near $89.50 during the European trading session on Monday. The oil price continues to face selling pressure above the $90 mark even as financial mark…