Europe's shares fell, bonds grew: Market News

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Europe's shares fell, bonds grew: Market News

August 09, 2018 - 13:11
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According to Bloomberg, European shares fell on Thursday, while US futures grew after positive trading session in Asia. Energy companies showed the biggest loss within Stoxx Europe 600 Index.

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According to Bloomberg, European shares fell on Thursday, while US futures grew after positive trading session in Asia. S&P 500 gained 0,1% and together with Dow Jones and Nasdaq futures will most likely open slightly higher. Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index grew 0,1%. WTI oil price gained 0,3% to $67,11 a barrel, but still is close to seven-week low. Most industrial metals grew together with gold that is traded for $1214,70 per ounce.

Energy companies showed the biggest loss within Stoxx Europe 600 Index that fell 0,1%. Euro lost 0,1% and costs $1,1596. British FTSE fell 0,5%, while British pound dropped less than 0,05% to $1,2878. German DAX lost less than 0,05%.

Shares in China and Hong Kong rose, while Japan's stocks fell.

US Treasuries are stable. Their yield today is 2,96%. Italian bonds led the gains in European debt. Italian 10-year bonds yield grew to 2,874%. German 10-year bonds yield rose to 0,39% and British bonds yield is 1,307%.

Emerging Markets currency is losing positions along with Turkey's lira and Russian ruble, which fell due to US sanctions. MSCI Index for Emerging Markets and Asian-Pasific MSCI Index both grew by 0,1%.