Global borrowing costs hit fresh highs as oil prices surge and inflation fears rise
Long-term borrowing costs across several of the world's biggest economies have climbed to fresh highs, with investors reacting to rising oil prices, inflation concerns and questions over heavy spending on artificial intelligence. The move has been seen in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany and Japan, underlining how quickly market pressure has spread across major debt markets. The rise is feeding into expectations that borrowing could become more expensive for households, companies and governments.In the United States, the interest rate on 30-year borrowing reached 5.33% on Tuesday, its highest level since June 2007. In the United Kingdom, long-term debt... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 19:30 LONDON
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Europe closes lower as Brent surges above $91, pressuring equities and lifting havens
Executive summary: European equities finished broadly lower, with the FTSE 100, CAC 40, DAX and Euro Stoxx 50 all in the red as a sharp jump in Brent crude and firmer gold underscored a risk-off tone. Energy strength and haven demand contrasted with weakness in metals and most major stock benchmarks, while the euro and pound edged higher against the dollar. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 18 Aug 2026 16:45 LONDON
Europe opens lower as oil spikes, gold firms and defensive flows dominate early trade
Executive summary: European equities opened under pressure, with the FTSE 100 down -1.1%, the CAC 40 off -1.1% and the DAX slightly lower. The sharpest move in the early cross-asset picture is Brent crude, which jumped nearly +4.9%, while gold rose more than +2.1%. The combination points to a market leaning toward inflation hedges and away from cyclical risk at the European open. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 18 Aug 2026 08:15 LONDON
Europe closes mixed as gold and autos rally, FTSE 100 and CAC 40 slip on a softer risk tone
Executive summary: European equities finished mixed, with the FTSE 100 and CAC 40 lower while the DAX eked out a gain and the Euro Stoxx 50 was little changed. The session also featured a sharp move higher in gold, gains in silver and platinum, a strong rebound in global autos, and a steep drop in natural gas. FX moves were modest, with the euro and pound firmer against the dollar. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 17 Aug 2026 16:45 LONDON
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Europe Opens Mixed as DAX Gains, FTSE 100 Slips, Gold Extends Rally and Natural Gas Drops Sharply
Executive summary: European markets opened with a split tone, as Germany’s DAX rose while the FTSE 100 and CAC 40 traded lower. Gold extended its advance, Brent eased, and natural gas fell sharply, reinforcing a session shaped by commodity moves, a firmer euro and pound, and a softer dollar backdrop. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 17 Aug 2026 08:15 LONDON
US inflation slows in July as energy prices briefly retreat amid Strait of Hormuz disruption
US consumer inflation slowed in July as energy prices eased briefly, but the data still showed persistent pressure from fuel costs linked to disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. Consumer prices rose 0.1% from June and were 3.4% higher than a year earlier, according to the Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics. The figures point to a modest monthly cooling, while leaving the broader inflation picture elevated.Energy prices fell 1.5% over the month, yet remained 14.7% higher than in July last year. Petrol prices dropped 2.9% month on month, but were still up 39.1% year on year, underscoring how... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Aug 2026 17:29 LONDON
