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U.S. stocks are influenced by inflation, and experts are cautiously optimistic. Banks raised S&P 500 targets, expecting 5,500 by year-end.
Gold prices steadied on Wednesday after reaching a two-week low from easing Middle East tensions. The fragile bond market may limit further declines.
The euro stayed flat after rising against the pound last week. UK and EU banks signaled their readiness to act amid easing price pressures.
US major stock indexes dropped Friday; Treasury yields fell amid weak earnings, interest rate uncertainties, and geopolitical tensions.
The Canadian dollar weakened after the Bank of Canada held interest rates steady and hinted at possible monetary policy easing soon.
Asian shares and bond yields fell as safe-haven assets rose during the Mideast conflict. Nasdaq 100 dropped for the fourth time in five sessions.
Oil prices rose Thursday on supply concerns. The US plans to reinstate oil sanctions on Venezuela; the EU discusses new sanctions on Iran.
The Australian dollar has rebounded from a 5-month low against the US dollar. China's Q1 GDP is up 5.3% YoY, boosted by external demand.
On Tuesday, the Japanese yen fell below 154 against the dollar due to the dollar's strength following positive US economic data.
Asian stocks fell on strong US retail sales, boosting the dollar to over five-month highs. US stocks plunged, hitting a six-month volatility peak.
Gold prices rose Monday after hitting a record high. Amid Middle East tensions, bullion began a fourth consecutive week of gains.
Oil surged to $90 on Friday due to tensions in the Middle East. Iran vows retaliation after an alleged Israeli attack on its Syrian embassy.
US stocks plunged Wednesday as unexpected inflation dashed hopes of a June rate cut. Treasury yields hit 4.5%, the highest since November.
US gas prices rose Wednesday, buoyed by recovery signs in Europe and Asia and robust US growth, extending this month's rally with other commodities.
