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South African rand steady ahead of local PMI data
JOHANNESBURG, July 3 (Reuters) - The South African rand was steady in early trade on Thursday, ahead of the release of a local purchasing managers' index (PMI) as well as a U.S. payroll report which investors will pore over to try and predict the U.S. Federal Reserve's next steps.At 0635 GMT...Reuters
Thu, Jul 3
LIVE MARKETS-Europe before the bell: Futures inch higher before payrolls
Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share your thoughts with us at markets.research@thomsonreuters.comEUROPE BEFORE THE BELL: FUTURES INCH HIGHER BEFORE PAYROLLS European equity futures are marginally higher on Thursday before U.S. labou...Reuters
Thu, Jul 3
PRECIOUS-Gold steadies as investors await US payroll data for Fed policy clues
The US would set rates on many Vietnamese exports at 20%Trump optimistic about tariff-reducing trade deal with IndiaUS nonfarm payrolls report due at 1230 GMTBy Anmol Choubey July 3 (Reuters) - Gold prices were little changed on Thursday as investors held back from making significant bets, awaiti...Reuters
Thu, Jul 3
LIVE MARKETS-Trade optimism gives way to caution over US jobs
Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share your thoughts with us at markets.research@thomsonreuters.comTRADE OPTIMISM GIVES WAY TO CAUTION OVER US JOBS It's been a pretty muted session in Asia and rightly so, given the high sta...Reuters
Thu, Jul 3
GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares subdued ahead of US payrolls test; Trump's tax bill in focus
Asian stock markets: https://tmsnrt.rs/2zpUAr4Wall Street futures up 0.1%, Nikkei flatDollar steady, bond yields slip before US payrollsInvestors await passage of US tax cut and spending billBy Stella Qiu SYDNEY, July 3 (Reuters) - Asian shares were subdued on Thursday as investors braced for a k...Reuters
Thu, Jul 3
Siemens restores full access to chip software in China
Siemens AG has received a notice from the US government to resume sales of chip software in China.The company stated that the German provider has reinstated full access to its software and technology for its Chinese customers.Cryptopolitan
Thu, Jul 3
EMERGING MARKETS-Asian stocks cheer US-Vietnam trade deal; currencies steady
MSCI EM-Asia index hits 3-1/2-year highVietnam stocks at over 3-year high; dong hits record lowTaiwan's dollar touches highest level since April 2022By Roshan Thomas July 3 (Reuters) - Most Asian stock markets rose on Thursday, buoyed by the U.S.-Vietnam trade deal seen as a positive signal f...Reuters
Thu, Jul 3
EMERGING MARKETS-Asian stocks cheer US-Vietnam trade deal; currencies steady
MSCI EM-Asia index hits 3-1/2-year highVietnam stocks at over 3-year high; dong hits record lowTaiwan's dollar touches highest level since April 2022By Roshan Thomas July 3 (Reuters) - Most Asian stock markets rose on Thursday, buoyed by the U.S.-Vietnam trade deal seen as a positive signal f...Reuters
Thu, Jul 3
Crypto Daily｜OpenAI Denies Partnership with Robinhood on Stock Tokens; MSTR Stock Surges 8% As Strategy Set To Post $14B Q2 Gain
Crypto Daily is our column tracking crypto market trends, offering timely insights and valuable updates to keep you informed.Crypto NewsSam Altman’s OpenAI Denies Partnership with Robinhood on Stock TokensOpenAI has made it clear that it did not partner with Robinhood regarding the tokenized shares ...Tiger News
Thu, Jul 3
UK Stocks-Factors to watch on July 3
July 3 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 .FTSE index is seen opening higher on Thursday, with futures FFIc1 up 0.28%.* GLENCORE: Commodities trader Glencore GLEN.L is in talks with the British government over the status of its supply and offtake contract with the insolvent Lindsey oil refinery, acc...Reuters
Thu, Jul 3
Vietnam stocks rise 0.5% to 1,391 after Trump trade deal announcement
HANOI, July 3 (Reuters) - Vietnam stocks .VNI rose 0.5% to 1,391 on Thursday, their highest level since April 2022, hours after Donald Trump announced that the United States had reached a trade deal with the Southeast Asian country. Trump said the United States will place a lower-than-promised 20% t...Reuters
Thu, Jul 3
INDIA STOCKS-Indian stocks gain as U.S. trade talks boost sentiment
By Vivek Kumar M and Bharath Rajeswaran July 3 (Reuters) - Indian shares edged higher on Thursday, mirroring gains in broader Asia after a U.S.–Vietnam trade deal and as investors awaited signs of progress on a potential pact between Washington and New Delhi.The Nifty 50 .NSEI rose 0.4% to 25,555...Reuters
Thu, Jul 3
Fed independence, US rule of law at risk, UBS reserve managers survey says
Central banks see Fed independence, US rule of law at riskSanction risk pushing more EM central banks to move gold homeEuro, yuan, gold seen as beneficiaries of global shiftsBy Yoruk Bahceli LONDON, July 3 (Reuters) - Two in three reserve managers fear Federal Reserve independence is at risk and ...Reuters
Thu, Jul 3
Turkey - Factors to watch on July 3
ISTANBUL, July 3 (Reuters) - Here are news, reports and events that may affect Turkish financial markets on Thursday.The lira TRYTOM=D3 traded at 39.88 against the U.S. dollar at 0443 GMT, compared with a close on Wednesday of 39.851.The main BIST 100 share index .XU100 closed 1% higher at 10.189.02...Reuters
Thu, Jul 3
MORNING BID EUROPE-Trade optimism gives way to caution over US jobs
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu It's been a pretty muted session in Asia and rightly so, given the high stakes in U.S. payrolls data due later in the day that could make or break the case for a July rate cut and spur big moves in Treasuries and forei...Reuters
Thu, Jul 3
SNAPSHOT-India stocks, rupee, bonds, swaps, call at 10:00 a.m. IST
MUMBAI, July 3 (Reuters) - STOCKS:The benchmark BSE Sensex .BSESN was up 0.4% at 83,736, while the broader NSE Nifty 50 .NSEI advanced 0.4% to 25,558, tracking gains in Asian markets after a U.S.–Vietnam trade deal, while investors eyed progress on a potential U.S.–India agreement. .BORUPEE: The ...Reuters
Thu, Jul 3
SNAPSHOT-India stocks, rupee, bonds, swaps, call at 10:00 a.m. IST
MUMBAI, July 3 (Reuters) - STOCKS:The benchmark BSE Sensex .BSESN was up 0.4% at 83,736, while the broader NSE Nifty 50 .NSEI advanced 0.4% to 25,558, tracking gains in Asian markets after a U.S.–Vietnam trade deal, while investors eyed progress on a potential U.S.–India agreement. .BORUPEE: The ...Reuters
Thu, Jul 3
ANALYSIS-Japan’s yen is a compelling trade but comes at a cost
Investors cut long yen position by 25% since April-endBOJ's cautious stance on hike-path leaves yen in limbo for nowYen likely to strengthen but near term headwinds to persistBy Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, July 03 (Reuters) - Global investors are unwinding their wagers on Japan's yen rising...Reuters
Thu, Jul 3
Investors mobilise for weeks of market whiplash from wild-card events
Risk events piling up for markets in weeks aheadEU-tariff deal a coin-toss but dollar exposed either way - investors U.S. payrolls data may spark biggest market flare-up Euro zone and UK debt anxiety rising before French budget voteBy Naomi Rovnick and Lucy Raitano LONDON, July 3 (Reuters) - Big ...Reuters
Thu, Jul 3
INDIA STOCKS-Indian shares inch higher at the open on trade deal optimism
July 3 (Reuters) - Indian shares opened marginally higher on Thursday, tracking gains in Asian markets after a U.S.–Vietnam trade deal, while investors eye progress on a potential U.S.–India agreement.The Nifty 50 .NSEI rose 0.27% to 25,520.8 points and the BSE Sensex .BSESN added 0.28% to 83,64...Reuters
Thu, Jul 3
