Global Market: European Shares Slip as Rising Oil Prices, Bond Yields Weigh on Sentiment
The STOXX 600 fell 0.5% as Brent crude neared $91 a barrel and Germany’s 10-year Bund yield hit its highest since 2011, Reuters said.
- On Tuesday, European shares edged lower as crude prices climbed, with the pan-European STOXX 600 down 0.5% on track for a fifth consecutive session of losses.
- Iran confirmed it will shift to a "fully offensive" military posture on Monday after Washington ruled out extending a temporary ceasefire, driving Brent crude to around $90 a barrel.
- Germany's 10-year Bund yield reached its highest since 2011, while France's 10-year yield hit a 16-year peak as investors fear a prolonged Middle East conflict could drive inflation.
- Natural gas prices rose 0.8% to $2.7 amid concerns that renewed U.S.-Iran tensions could disrupt energy supplies, while technology stocks fell 1.8% tracking broader market pressure.
- European macro strategist Gordon Kerr said markets are increasingly focused on higher government spending across Europe, which combined with inflation concerns contributes to upward pressure on long-dated bond yields.
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The oil price rises to more than 90 dollars. The yield of the Federal Bond with ten years maturity reaches the highest level in 15 years. Both also weighs on the Dax.
Global shares slip as worries about rising oil prices offset boost from strong earnings
Global shares are mostly lower, as rising oil prices and worries about inflation weigh on investor sentiment. Benchmarks are falling in early Tuesday trading in France and Germany, while inching down in Britain. In Asia, Tokyo's Nikkei 225 index led…
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Times of IndiaGlobal Market: European shares slip as rising oil prices, bond yields weigh on sentiment
European shares edged lower on Tuesday as rising crude prices and euro zone bond yields heightened inflation concerns. The STOXX 600 fell 0.2%, while energy stocks gained 0.6% as Brent crude rose to $91.41 a barrel. Germanys 10-year Bund yield hit its highest level since 2011, while investors awaited the US Federal Reserves meeting minutes for interest-rate cues.
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Oil is rising for the second day in a row, Brent is again above $91, and investors are increasingly concerned about the possibility of a new wave of inflation and rising interest rates. European and most Asian stock markets are in the red this morning.
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