Dollar and pound gain: Market News

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Dollar and pound gain: Market News

July 10, 2018 - 11:45
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According to Bloomberg, European shares struggle for direction today. Energy companies growth was overlapped by drop in telecommunication sector. S&P 500 grew up 0,1%. Nasdaq and Dow Jones go up as well. US Treasuries are stable.

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According to Bloomberg, European shares struggle for direction today. Energy companies growth was overlapped by drop in telecommunication sector. As a result, Stoxx Europe 600 Index grew just 0,1%. Euro lost less than 0,05% and costs $1,1747. British pound strengthens. It gained 0,2% to $1,329.

US futures will most likely open with slight increase. S&P 500 grew up 0,1%. Nasdaq and Dow Jones go up as well. US Treasuries are stable. Their yield is 2,87%. Dollar edged higher, Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index gained 0,1%.

WTI oil grew higher than $74 a barrel. LME copper lost 0,3% to $6369,50 per ton. Price of gold is $1256,73 per ounce. Bloomberg Commodity Index dropped 0,1%.