EBC Daily Snapshot Augl 12, 2024

The yen weakened slightly on Monday in thin trading due to a Japanese holiday as markets remain uncertain about a significant Fed rate cut next month.

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US Yields Rise Despite Buybacks; Eyes on ECB Hike

US Yields Rise Despite Buybacks; Eyes on ECB Hike

Tensions escalated as the U.S. and Iran engaged in the largest maritime exchange in six months near the Strait of Hormuz, pushing Brent crude above $100/bbl. U.S. equities remained under pressure, Treasury yields rose even after the Treasury tripled long‑term bond buybacks, and a softer dollar supported gold.
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