By Mike Dolan
Sept 3 (Reuters) - Some calm has returned to world markets over the past 24 hours as oil prices steadied and the angry bond market cooled down a bit.
There were no breakthroughs in the Gulf standoff between the U.S. and Iran, but President Donald Trump indicated an intention to limit the duration of the latest round of attacks, and top aides are seeking "quiet" in the conflict ahead of November's midterm elections.
U.S. Treasury yields eased from multi-year highs overnight, while European equivalents remained on edge due to an exceptional surge in natural gas prices to three-year highs ahead of the winter season.
In equities, Asian shares were choppy on Thursday, while Wall Street futures were up before the bell after major indexes stateside closed higher on Wednesday.
#prices #year #highs #gulf
Sept 3 (Reuters) - Some calm has returned to world markets over the past 24 hours as oil prices steadied and the angry bond market cooled down a bit.
There were no breakthroughs in the Gulf standoff between the U.S. and Iran, but President Donald Trump indicated an intention to limit the duration of the latest round of attacks, and top aides are seeking "quiet" in the conflict ahead of November's midterm elections.
U.S. Treasury yields eased from multi-year highs overnight, while European equivalents remained on edge due to an exceptional surge in natural gas prices to three-year highs ahead of the winter season.
In equities, Asian shares were choppy on Thursday, while Wall Street futures were up before the bell after major indexes stateside closed higher on Wednesday.
#prices #year #highs #gulf
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