World Headlines 2018-08-27

RQ Cross Box: 2018-08-27

WORLD HEADLINES - World stock markets rose to their highest level in more than two weeks on Monday as reassuring comments from the U.S. Federal Reserve chief, an easing in trade war jitters and a bid by China’s central bank to stabilize the yuan lifted risk appetite. STOCKS - A stronger-than-expected German business sentiment survey added to the upbeat mood in Europe, with stock markets in Paris and Frankfurt up 0.4 percent each. British markets were closed for a public holiday. BONDS - Treasuries traded slightly lower on the first day of trade for the week. COMMODITIES - Most commodities traded flat ahead of the Wall Street opening bell. CURRENCIES - The dollar index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of six major rivals, was broadly flat at 95.180, after slipping more than 0.5 percent in the previous session. ECONOMIC DATA - US Core Durable Goods Orders m/m due 10:00 ET.

World Headlines 2018-08-27

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