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The U.S. dollar was little changed on Monday after recording its worst single-day performance since late April, as investors shifted their focus to the Federal Reserve's monetary policy outlook. The Japanese yen remained near a 40-year low, keeping markets on alert for potential intervention.
The South African rand showed little movement against the U.S. dollar on Monday as investors looked ahead to the release of Federal Reserve minutes for guidance on interest rate policy. The currency's stability comes amid a light week for major domestic economic data.
The Bank of Israel has lowered its key interest rate for the second consecutive time, reducing it to 3.50% in response to a persistently strong shekel and moderate inflation. The move brings borrowing costs to their lowest point since late 2022.
Italy's Treasury has mandated a group of major banks to manage an upcoming syndicated sale of U.S. dollar-denominated bonds. The new issuance will be offered in three tranches with maturities in 2031, 2036, and 2056.
U.S. stock futures dropped and crude oil prices climbed Wednesday after President Donald Trump said an interim peace agreement with Iran is 'over.' The market reaction reflects heightened geopolitical tensions following recent military exchanges between the two nations.
The FTSE 100 and other European markets recovered from earlier sharp declines on Wednesday following volatile trading. The market moves were spurred by comments from U.S. President Donald Trump, who stated that a ceasefire deal with Iran was "over" amid escalating military actions in the Gulf.
Discount retailer Dollar Tree received analyst upgrades from Raymond James and Goldman Sachs, who pointed to a stronger earnings outlook, though concerns about store traffic persist.
German lawmakers are expected to approve a contract worth up to €462 million ($527 million) with defense contractor Rheinmetall for a high-energy laser weapon system for naval vessels. The deal is part of a larger military procurement package valued at over €12 billion.
Target shares increased on Wednesday following favorable commentary from Wall Street analysts who cited rising customer foot traffic and new in-store strategic initiatives. The positive outlook comes as the retailer prepares for a significant refresh of its beauty section in the autumn.
