Euro rises after France’s first-round vote; yen fragile

By Rae Wee SINGAPORE (Reuters) -The euro rose on Monday after the first round of France’s snap election put the far-right in pole position, though by a smaller margin than…

Euro rises to two-week high after France’s far-right wins first-round vote

By Yoruk Bahceli and Amanda Cooper LONDON (Reuters) -The euro touched a two-week high during Asian hours on Monday, after the first round of France’s shock snap election put the…

Oil prices climb on summer demand outlook

By Florence Tan SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Oil prices climbed on Monday, supported by forecasts of a supply deficit stemming from peak summer fuel consumption and OPEC+ cuts in the third…

Gold prices soften, see little relief from increased rate cut bets

Investing.com– Gold prices weakened in Asian trade on Monday, taking limited support from increased expectations of U.S. interest rate cuts as traders awaited more cues from the Federal Reserve and…

Asia FX muted after mixed China PMIs, dollar dips as rate cut bets grow

Investing.com– Most Asian currencies kept to a tight range on Monday as sentiment towards the region was dented by weak Chinese business activity data, while the dollar retreated amid some…

Oil prices edge higher as dollar weakens; China woes weigh

Investing.com– Oil prices rose in Asian trade on Monday, benefiting from a softer dollar as recent inflation data saw traders increase bets that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates…

Oil inches higher on summer demand outlook

By Florence Tan SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Oil prices edged up in early trade on Monday, supported by forecasts of a supply deficit stemming from peak summer fuel consumption and OPEC+…

Euro rises after France’s first-round vote, yen struggles

By Rae Wee SINGAPORE (Reuters) – The euro rose on Monday after the first round of France’s snap election put the far-right in pole position, though by a smaller margin…

Colombian armed group Segunda Marquetalia agrees unilateral ceasefire

BOGOTA (Reuters) – Colombian armed group the Segunda Marquetalia on Sunday agreed to a unilateral ceasefire, after several days of peace talks in Caracas, which are part of President Gustavo…

Euro rises after France far-right win first round vote

By Yoruk Bahceli and Amanda Cooper LONDON (Reuters) -The euro touched a 10-day high on Sunday, after the first round of France’s shock snap election put the far-right in first…