Europe close: FTSE edges higher as Brent jumps, DAX and CAC retreat on rate and oil pressure
Executive summary: European markets finished mixed, with the FTSE 100 posting a modest gain while the DAX, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 ended lower. The biggest move in the session came from Brent crude, which surged more than 5%, while gold also firmed and the yen strengthened sharply against the dollar. The combination points to a market still balancing inflation concerns, currency moves and shifting expectations for policy and growth. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 04 Sep 2026 16:45 LONDON
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Tokyo Closes Lower as Oil Jumps, Yen Strengthens and Safe-Haven Buying Lifts Gold
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific trading ended with a risk-off tone, led by a sharp drop in the Nikkei 225 as the yen strengthened and crude oil surged. Gold, palladium, platinum and silver all advanced, while the Hang Seng held a modest gain and the Kospi and ASX 200 finished lower. The move points to a market that is balancing higher energy costs, currency shifts and renewed demand for defensive assets. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 04 Sep 2026 07:45 LONDON
