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European shares rebounded in early trading on Wednesday after a European Central Bank spokesman said that the rate-setting board of governors would hold a meeting that was not on the agenda to discuss the recent sell-off in government bond markets. An index of euro zone shares advanced 1.3 percent by …

European shares rose about one percent on Tuesday, as investors bought shares that fell sharply after the intense selling in the previous session caused by fears of a large US interest rate hike and a possible economic recession. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index was up 0.9 percent by 0705 GMT, …

The price of the dollar, which is considered a safe haven for value, rose towards its highest levels in 20 years against the major currencies on Monday, supported by fears of a global economic slowdown and the expectation of a large interest rate hike by the US Federal Reserve. The …

European shares fell for the fifth consecutive session Monday, June 13, weighed down by economic-sensitive stocks, as the sharp rise in US inflation raised concerns about the US Federal Reserve’s sharp increase in interest rates. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index was down 1.1% by 07:12 GMT, hitting its lowest level …

The dollar fell Friday, June 10, as traders awaited the US inflation data that should provide indications of the path of monetary tightening at the Federal Reserve, and after the European Central announced the start of raising interest rates next month. The euro rose after its decline Thursday, June 9, …

European shares extended losses on Friday for the fourth consecutive session, ahead of the release of US inflation data that may prompt more speculations about the monetary policy path of the Federal Reserve at its meeting next week. Indices of all sectors fell, and the banking sector was the biggest …

European shares fell on Thursday ahead of the European Central Bank meeting later on Thursday, as investors awaited indications of the bank’s plans to tighten monetary policy. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index was down 0.5% by 0709 GMT. The index is heading towards incurring losses for the third consecutive session. …

European shares fell on Wednesday, quickly giving up gains at the open, as a 6% drop in Credit Suisse shares after an earnings warning put pressure on the banking sector, while metal prices also pressured mining stocks. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index fell 0.1 percent, after rising at the opening …

The dollar rose to its highest level in two weeks, supported by rising US bond yields, which pushed the Japanese yen to its lowest level in more than 20 years against the dollar. The yen fell to 133 yen against the dollar, a level previously highlighted as a trigger for …

The euro rose on Monday as risk appetite increased as investors awaited the European Central Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee meeting later this week. The single European currency rose 0.2 percent against the dollar to $ 1.074. The euro recently rose against the dollar after increasing government bond yields amid expectations …