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U.S. Futures, Most Asian Stocks Rise; Crude Climbs: Markets Wrap

U.S. and European equity futures rose Friday along with most Asian stocks amid optimism that the pandemic recovery can weather elevated inflation and tightening monetary policy.

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Dollar takes a breather, edges back from 16-month peak

The dollar edged back from a 16-month high on Thursday as traders assessed whether the U.S. currency’s recent surge, fueled by diverging central bank tightening expectations amid surging inflation around the globe, had gone too far.

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Asia Stocks Fall as Dollar Stays at One-Year High: Markets Wrap

Most Asian stocks fell Wednesday as the dollar held around a one-year high, bolstered by robust U.S. economic data that highlighted the case for tighter monetary policy and pushed up Treasury yields.

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U.S. Stock Futures Waver After Retail Sales: Markets Wrap

U.S. equity futures drifted after a report showed the biggest jump in U.S. retail sales since March. Meanwhile, traders awaited decision from the White House on who the next Federal Reserve head will be.

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U.S. Stock Futures Rise as Inflation Nerves Settle: Markets Wrap

U.S. futures rose amid optimism that companies can weather the supply-side crisis and central banks will keep fueling stock rallies. Treasuries were steady. 

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Stocks Mixed as Risks Shadow Steadier China Growth: Markets Wrap

Stocks were mixed Monday amid data showing steadying economic growth in China as well as ongoing challenges in the nation’s troubled property sector. Treasuries were steady and the dollar slipped.

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Dollar hits 16-month high as inflation fears put it on track for best week since June

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Dollar near one-month low to yen before inflation test; Aussie, kiwi slide

The dollar trod water against major peers on Wednesday after weakening in the past three days, and traded near a one-month low to the yen, with investors awaiting U.S. inflation data for a clue to when the Federal Reserve might raise interest rates. The safe-haven yen also benefited from global stocks retreating from a record peak as rising oil prices stoked inflation worries.

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Dollar in driver’s seat as payrolls loom; sterling staggers

The dollar was on course for a second straight week of gains against major peers on Friday, ahead of a key U.S. jobs report that could sway the timing of Federal Reserve interest rate increases. Sterling headed for its worst week in 11 after the Bank of England caught the market off-guard by keeping rates steady on Thursday.

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