Mexican officials fear relations will suffer as Donald Trump takes aim at the growing power of fentanyl-smuggling gangs.
Alice Nderitu said Israel’s campaign in Gaza doesn’t meet the definition of genocide. She was fired.
Japanese government bonds fell in Asia morning trade, tracking overnight price declines in U.S. Treasurys.
Oil edged higher in early European trade after Israel and Hezbollah reached a cease-fire deal and as markets await OPEC+’s next policy move.
Bund yield spread widened to 90 basis points, the highest since 2012, with investors concerned about the French government’s difficulties in approving next year’s budget, UniCredit Research said.
Gold edged lower in early Asian trade. Prices dipped as safe-haven demand has softened, UOB analysts said.
A diverging outlook for the European Central Bank and the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate paths widened the 10-year Treasury-Bund yield spread.
The yen strengthened on possible safe-haven demand amid concerns over U.S. President-elect Trump’s pledge to impose tariffs.
Oil futures relinquished early gains and settled lower, pressured by easing risk premium and a stronger dollar.
Oil prices edged higher in early Asia trade on reports of potential further delays to OPEC’s planned production hikes, ANZ research analysts said.
Gold settled 0.1% higher, quickly turning around after the contract posted its largest decline in four years on news of a potential ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.
U.S. natural gas futures rose as prospects for a colder winter lift demand.