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BlackRock and Allianz see a UK stock market turnaround, hoping an improving economy, lower interest rates, and political stability will help.
The euro hovered around a two-week high against the pound on Friday, despite data showing the UK's recovery is outpacing the eurozone's.
Stocks fell globally on Wednesday on disappointing Tesla and European luxury earnings, while oil prices struggled amid weak demand concerns.
Oil prices surged on Wednesday after dropping 2% to a six-week low due to hopes for a Gaza ceasefire and concerns about China's demand.
Asian stocks bounced from one-month lows as Taiwan ended a five-day losing streak, led by semiconductor shares following Wall Street's recovery.
Gold prices steadied above $2,400 on Monday after falling over 2% in the last session due to profit-taking following its rise to an all-time high.
Oil prices fell on Friday, heading for a second weekly decline as mixed economic signals and a stronger dollar dampened investor sentiment.
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 tumbled Wednesday due to tech sector rotation. The Dow gained modestly, marking its third straight record-closing high.
Gold hit a record high, and bonds rallied as traders bet on the Fed cutting rates three times this year, backed by Goldman Sachs.
The yen was volatile Friday after the BOJ conducted rate checks, reinforcing perceptions of earlier market intervention to prop up the currency.
The Canadian dollar hit a 12-day low on Tuesday after a BOC survey indicated declining inflation, increasing expectations for a rate cut this month.
Gold steadied above $2,400 on Monday as cooling inflation and a drop in US consumer prices raised hopes for a Fed rate cut in September.
Australian dollar nears six-month highs Friday, expecting two Fed rate cuts, faces challenges from upcoming China economic data next week.
Oil prices rose early Friday in Asia due to strong summer demand and easing US inflation, boosting investor confidence.
