ECONOMY & MARKETS

The European Central Bank (ECB) presents the new 50 euro note at the bank's headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, July 5, 2016.

German Bond Yields Extend Rise On Inflation Pressures, ECB

German government bond yields rose sharply on Monday as signs of broadening inflationary pressures in Europe's economic powerhouse and hawkish comments from top policymakers reaffirmed expectations of higher interest rates in the bloc.
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A banknote of Japanese yen is seen in this illustration picture taken June 15, 2022.

Euro Rises With Focus On ECB, Dollar Retreats

The euro rose on Monday as markets focused on the European Central Bank's tools to fight fragmentation in the currency bloc, looking through the risk of political gridlock in France for now after President Emmanuel Macron lost an absolute majority in the country's parliamentary election.
A banknote of Japanese yen is seen in this illustration picture taken June 15, 2022.

Euro Edges Higher With Focus On ECB, Dollar Retreats

The euro rose on Monday as markets focused on European Central Bank tools to fight fragmentation in the currency bloc, shrugging off the risk of political gridlock in France for now after President Emmanuel Macron lost an absolute majority in a parliamentary election.
Kriti Legend oil tanker is seen at the crude oil terminal Kozmino in Nakhodka Bay near the port city of Nakhodka, Russia June 13, 2022.

Oil Wobbly After Near 6% Slump On Economic Concerns

Oil prices wobbled early on Monday as investors refocused on tight supplies, though sentiment was still fragile after 6% slump in the previous session amid concerns about slowing global economic growth and fuel demand.
Signage for Britain's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulator is seen at its head office in London, Britain, March 10, 2022.

Britain Plans To Regulate 'Buy Now, Pay Later' Lenders

Britain plans to make "buy now, pay later" (BNPL) companies carry out affordability checks, gain approval by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and ensure adverts are fair and clear, the government said on Monday, in measures to regulate the sector.
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U.S. Super Stock Options Expiry May Bring Short Market Respite

An unusually large quarterly expiration of U.S. stock futures and options on Friday is likely to boost trading volumes and add to volatility, market strategists said, with some even expecting it to trigger a relief rally at the end of a turbulent week.
Pipes at the landfall facilities of the 'Nord Stream 1' gas pipeline are pictured in Lubmin, Germany, March 8, 2022.

Explainer: Why Russia Drives European And British Gas Prices

Benchmark European and British gas prices are on course for gains of more than 50% this week after Russia said capacity of its Nord Stream 1 pipeline, which take gas directly to Germany, would be cut by around 60%, dramatically reducing European gas supply.

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