Europe closes mixed as FTSE 100 drops, gold surges and the dollar stays firm
Executive summary: European equities ended the session mixed, with the FTSE 100 leading losses and the DAX posting a modest gain. Gold extended its rally sharply, while Brent crude was little changed and the euro and pound both firmed against the dollar. The move set points to a market still balancing rate expectations, currency shifts and a rotation toward defensive assets. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 14 Aug 2026 16:45 LONDON
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Tokyo Opens Higher as Nikkei Jumps, Oil and Gold Extend the Risk-Inflation Bid
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets opened with a clear split, Japan and South Korea surged while Hong Kong and Australia slipped. The strongest moves were in energy and precious metals, with WTI crude, gold and silver all posting outsized gains. The yen weakened against the dollar, adding to the cross-asset signal that traders are positioning for firmer inflation and tighter financial conditions. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 13 Aug 2026 01:15 LONDON
Europe closes mixed as oil and metals surge, DAX outperforms while FTSE 100 slips
Executive summary: European markets ended mixed, with Germany’s DAX extending gains while the FTSE 100 and CAC 40 finished lower. The biggest moves came in commodities, where Brent crude, gold, silver and natural gas all rallied sharply, while the euro eased against the dollar and sterling held firmer. The pattern points to a market balancing stronger inflation-sensitive commodity prices against uneven equity performance and a softer risk tone in parts of Europe. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 12 Aug 2026 16:45 LONDON
Europe opens mixed as energy and metals surge, DAX leads gains while FTSE slips
Executive summary: European markets opened with a split tone, as the DAX and Euro Stoxx 50 advanced while the FTSE 100 edged lower. The biggest moves were in commodities, with Brent crude, gold, silver and natural gas all posting sharp gains, a backdrop that points to renewed inflation pressure and a stronger defensive bid. FX was also active, with USD/JPY higher and the pound firmer against the dollar. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 12 Aug 2026 08:15 LONDON
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Tokyo and Asia-Pacific Close Mixed as Oil, Gold and Yen Moves Reprice Risk Appetite
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets finished mixed, with the Nikkei 225 and Nikkei-linked ETF advancing while Hong Kong, Seoul and Sydney slipped. The session was dominated by a sharp jump in WTI crude, a stronger US dollar against the yen, and a broad rally in precious metals, all of which pointed to a market still balancing growth concerns, inflation risk and geopolitical sensitivity. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 12 Aug 2026 07:45 LONDON
