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US retail gasoline prices reached a four-year high, while the yen strengthened amid intervention risks and potential Bank of Japan rate hike.

US equity markets were mostly pointing lower before the opening bell Thursday as traders continue to

Principal Asset Management's chief global strategist, Seema Shah, asserts that current factors driving higher bond yields are unlikely to disrupt equity markets, suggesting limited market discomfort despite rising yields.

Barclays' head of European equity strategy argues for selective risk reduction in equities, citing September seasonality, midterm elections, rate volatility, and upcoming AI IPOs as key factors.

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CVC Capital Partners raised $10 billion for its largest-ever secondaries fund, dedicated to buying and selling private equity assets on the secondary market.

The article asserts that gold prices may continue rising due to sustained fiscal burdens, sovereign central bank purchases, and a positive correlation between bonds and equities, which historically supports gold as a safe-haven asset.

US equity futures rose as investors focused on earnings season despite geopolitical tensions in Iran.

HDFC Bank's leadership instability and governance concerns are contributing to a selloff, potentially causing it to lose its position as the most influential stock on India's Nifty 50 index to rival ICICI Bank.

Natixis Investment Managers increased its allocation to Japanese equities while reducing US equity exposure, citing enduring economic growth momentum in Japan.

US equity markets reversed a three-day losing streak on Wednesday, with the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 both rising 0.5%.

US equity indexes closed higher alongside declining Treasury yields and rising crude oil prices, indicating a shift in cross-asset dynamics that may reflect changing investor expectations about growth, inflation, or geopolitical risk.