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Stocks stall ahead of ‘risk’ events

Mood turns cautious as ECB decision and US jobs report loom

• Markets Insight Rate rises will come despite lower yields
• Markets Insight China faces crucial choice over growth
• Smart Money Do not be fooled by fund rankings
• Outlook Focus on ECB rate decision
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Wall Street inches back from record high

Eurozone data add to pressure on ECB

• Markets Insight Rate rises will come despite lower yields
• Markets Insight China faces crucial choice over growth
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Wall St at fresh high after ISM confusion

Treasury bonds extend early losses

• Markets Insight Rate rises will come despite lower yields
• Markets Insight China faces crucial choice over growth
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S&P 500 closes at another record high

Bond yields edge up and gold continues to slide

• Retail sales fall as Japan tax rise bites
• Kuroda says Japan shrugging off tax rise
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US stocks march on to fresh records

Treasury yields bounce off 11-month lows

• Markets Insight EU should stop worrying about deflation
• Green bonds carry standard price tag
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S&P 500 slips but holds near record high

Treasury yields at 10-month lows

• Markets Insight EU should stop worrying about deflation
• Green bonds carry standard price tag
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S&P 500 climbs to fresh record high

Central bank hopes offer support

• Markets Insight EU should stop worrying about deflation
• Green bonds carry standard price tag
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European stocks climb to six-year highs

Euro also gains after weekend elections

• Markets Insight EU should stop worrying about deflation
• Green bonds carry standard price tag
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©Bloomberg

S&P 500 closes above 1,900 for first time

Treasuries gain amid European vote worries

• GameStop jumps on higher profits
• Fast FT German business confidence hits 2014 lowpoint
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Chinese factory data lift risk appetite

Stocks rise and Treasury bonds fall

• ECB seen keeping ‘bazooka’ under wraps
• Hard sell why fund managers underperform
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US stocks hold gains after Fed minutes

Treasury bonds and yen retreat

Lead poised for polish and price shift

Lead in need of makeover to spark interest and lift its price

Wall Street sinks as risk aversion builds

Wall St advances despite China concerns

Treasury yields bounce off recent lows

Markets stabilise following risk sell-off

Top-tier government bond yields edge higher

Equities tumble as risk aversion builds

US and German government bonds in demand

Benchmark bond yields slide to 2014 lows

S&P 500 retreats from record high

S&P 500 touches 1,900 for first time

European stocks hit six-year high

Equities rise in spite of Ukraine worries

S&P 500 ends at record high

Dow ends at record but caution prevails

Euro slides on expectations for ECB action

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