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Reuters Morning Bid
Everything you need to know to start your trading day. Unfiltered markets news and analysis straight from the Reuters newsroom.
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Reuters Morning BidYield pain, no gain
U.S. 30-year Treasury yields reach levels last seen before the 2008 financial crisis, rattling bond markets across the globe. Oil above $110 and sticky…
Reuters Morning BidWeek Ahead: Nvidia’s moment
Nvidia's earnings this week are expected to confirm the AI boom's momentum, but questions linger over whether hyperscalers can sustain their massive capital…
Reuters Morning BidWeek in Review: Beijing summit, price shocks and UK political jitters
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Beijing, but markets had little to take away, with no breakthrough on the Strait of Hormuz…
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Strait talk, little action
U.S. President Donald Trump flies home from Beijing after a two-day summit that delivered scant details on trade and no breakthrough on the Strait of Hormuz…
Reuters Morning BidTrump and Xi talk - markets wait
Day one of U.S. President Donald Trump's Beijing summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping produced more than two hours of talks and a roster of top CEOs, but…
Reuters Morning BidThe 4% problem
U.S. April inflation lands at 3.8% and May is forecast to top 4% - twice the Fed's target - as the Iran fuel shock continues to ripple through prices. Futures…
Reuters Morning BidWarshed and ready
Kevin Warsh is set to be cleared to take over the Federal Reserve just as a U.S. inflation reading is forecast to show headline CPI at its highest in about…
Reuters Morning BidXi marks the spot
Chinese stocks hit 11-year highs and the yuan reaches a three-year peak against the dollar ahead of a Trump-Xi summit later this week, with above-forecast…
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Week ahead: Yuan to watch
Presidents Trump and Xi are set to meet in Beijing with a packed agenda: the Iran war and its energy implications, trade and tariffs, and a deepening tech…
Reuters Morning BidWeek in review: Big oil bets, jobs and tariffs
Amanda Cooper and Peter Devlin discuss the week that was, including Reuters revelation that a total of $7 billion oil price bets ahead the Iran war news. Hear…
Reuters Morning BidUnstoppable stock rally?
Stocks are still defying gravity, even as Gulf tensions flare and President Trump's tariffs face another legal setback. With U.S. jobs numbers due later today…
Reuters Morning BidChip stock boom
Asian markets return from Golden Week to a tech-driven rally, with Japan's Nikkei surging 6% and SoftBank jumping nearly 20%. Meanwhile, Tehran mulls a…
Reuters Morning BidIran's 'Trump' card
Oil falls and stocks hit another record high after the Trump administration suspends "Project Freedom," citing progress in Iran negotiations. AMD surges 16%…
Reuters Morning BidWhat is the NACHO trade?
Oil holds above $110 a barrel as fighting in the Gulf intensifies, with Iranian forces striking a UAE oil installation and small boats exchanging fire with…
Reuters Morning BidThe week ahead: Fed fight
Kevin Warsh steps into the Fed chair role this week with three regional Fed presidents calling for the removal of any easing bias and Jerome Powell staying on…
Reuters Morning BidWeek in Review: OPEC minus one
The UAE announced it is pulling out of OPEC, a move that analysts say could complicate the group's ability to manage production quotas. The Fed held rates but…
Reuters Morning BidYen jolt
With Japanese markets on holiday and liquidity thin, the yen jumps sharply on what sources suggest may be a second round of official buying. Central banks in…
Reuters Morning BidPowell era ends, hawks rise
U.S. President Donald Trump suggested the Iran blockade could last months, sending Brent crude to its highest level since the war began and feeding U.S…
Reuters Morning BidOPEC fractures
OPEC loses its fourth-biggest producer. Jerome Powell prepares to chair what is almost certainly his final Federal Reserve policy meeting with inflation…
Reuters Morning BidYen and bear it
A rare split vote at the BOJ sharpens the debate over Japan’s next rate move, even as the yen struggles to rally. Oil holds above $100 with the Iran conflict…
Reuters Morning BidThe Powell hour
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell heads into what could be his last meeting as Fed chair as oil tops $100 and Wall Street seems unfazed by geopolitical…
Reuters Morning BidWeek Ahead: The Fed is watching inflation
Central banks take the spotlight this week, with U.S. inflation data set to test expectations for rate cuts. Plus a look ahead to key mega‑cap earnings…
Reuters Morning BidWeek in Review: Talking about Kevin
Kevin Warsh’s confirmation hearings put a spotlight on the future of the Fed. SpaceX’s IPO filing shows Elon Musk retaining control of the rocket maker. Plus…
Reuters Morning BidStocks over shocks
Oil prices climb again after U.S. President Donald Trump warns Iran over the Strait of Hormuz. But stocks keep rallying, helped by upbeat AI earnings from…
Reuters Morning BidTech, against the odds
Oil prices are climbing and geopolitics are getting worse, but markets keep clinging to tech. Tesla’s shares pop on positive cash flow, then slip on higher…
Reuters Morning BidOil shrugs
Oil traders shrug at U.S. President Donald Trump's Iran ceasefire extension. Tesla kicks off a crucial earnings week. Plus, Kevin Warsh signals a future where…
Reuters Morning BidAnother bite at the Apple
Markets shrug off Middle East tensions as tech stocks ride the AI wave. Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh faces Congress. Apple investors stay calm as Tim Cook…
Reuters Morning BidStrait talk
Shifting signals around shipping through the Strait of Hormuz send oil prices swinging again, keeping energy markets on edge. U.S. equities stay driven by tech…
Reuters Morning BidWeek Ahead: Back to business
As Wall Street regains lost ground, a political fight over the Federal Reserve threatens to unsettle what comes next. Subscribe to Mike Dolan's Morning Bid…
Reuters Morning BidWeek in Review: Strait expectations
Oil slides as Iran signals shipping access through the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. banks post solid earnings and China beats growth forecasts. Subscribe to Mike…
Reuters Morning BidMarkets fly high, airlines not so much
Stocks are rallying on hopes of an end to the Iran war but European airlines are cancelling flights as the energy crunch deepens. Plus, Netflix founder Reed…
Reuters Morning BidChina's surprise
China’s economy beats expectations and TSMC delivers another blockbuster quarter. Plus, attention swings back to Washington, where President Donald Trump…
Reuters Morning BidWall Street bets the war is over
The U.S. blockade on Iranian portsis still in force, but the S&P 500 is back flirting with record highs. Plus, Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh heads to Congress…
Reuters Morning BidMarkets tune out the noise
Wall Street rebounds to pre-war levels as markets shift focus to earnings. Goldman Sachs delivers standout results, though its stock slips. Meanwhile, the IMF…
Reuters Morning BidBlockade and a hard place?
Oil markets react as the U.S. says it will blockade the Strait of Hormuz following collapsed Iran talks, and U.S. President Donald Trump warns Americans to…
Reuters Morning BidWeek ahead: Markets look for reassurance
Hungary votes today, in what could be the country’s most consequential election in years. This week’s bank earnings kick off with expectations still high, but…
Reuters Morning BidWeek in Review: Whither the ceasefire
Markets rallied after a US–Iran ceasefire announcement. But with shipping still stalled in the Gulf, oil infrastructure damaged, and fuel costs rising, the…
Reuters Morning BidOil markets remain tense despite a ceasefire
Gas prices are climbing, crude is hitting records, and the latest data could show the biggest inflation jump in years. We explain how energy shocks ripple…
Reuters Morning BidA fragile ceasefire
Markets cheered a ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. Less than 48 hours later, doubts are creeping back in — with oil flows still limited, the Fed reassessing…
Reuters Morning BidThe ceasefire that markets want to believe
The U.S. and Iran have agreed a ceasefire. Markets are surging, oil is down 15%, and suddenly a Fed rate cut is back on the table. Today’s recommended read…
Reuters Morning BidIran deadline approaches
Global markets remain on edge as President Trump's Iran deadline looms with no sign of a quick resolution. Samsung's blockbuster profits lift Asian stocks…
Reuters Morning BidMarkets play the guessing game
U.S. markets reopen after the long weekend to mixed signals as Trump sets a new Iran deadline, OPEC talks up higher output, and a surprisingly hot US jobs…
Reuters Morning BidWeek ahead: What the oil shock means for inflation
Next week a new U.S. inflation report lands just as the fallout from the Iran war ripples through energy markets. We look at what the data could show, how…
Reuters Morning BidMarkets space out
President Trump’s Iran war address leaves markets uneasy. Plus, investors brace for U.S. jobs data. And far from Earth, NASA returns to the Moon as SpaceX…
Reuters Morning BidEnd in sight?
Markets rally as investors hope for an end to the Iran war, sending oil lower and stocks higher. U.S. consumers stay unexpectedly confident despite energy…
Reuters Morning BidQ1 and done
Q1 2026 will be one to remember: oil ending at multi‑year highs, US gas prices crossing $4, and markets struggling to price geopolitical uncertainty. As the…
Reuters Morning BidFuel on the fire
Markets start the week under pressure as conflict pushes oil prices sharply higher. G7 policymakers debate ways to shield consumers from fuel costs, while new…
Reuters Morning BidWeek Ahead: Treasury tremors
Consumers confront rising energy costs as confidence data looms, just as a Good Friday jobs release will postpone a market response. At the same time, widening…
Reuters Morning BidWeek in Review: Trump tries to steady markets
This past week, oil prices swung as rhetoric around the Iran conflict rattles markets, with traders gauging how far energy shocks could push inflation. As the…
Reuters Morning BidAnother day, another deadline
Oil is on track for its steepest fall in six months as Trump buys more time on Iran. But with the Strait of Hormuz still disrupted investors are guessing in…
Reuters Morning BidOil's new normal
The Iran conflict continues to reshape global energy math. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump has reset his China visit for May. Plus, a California ruling…
Reuters Morning BidOil down, expectations up
Oil has slipped below $100 after Iran hinted it may ease passage through the Strait of Hormuz, while reports of U.S. President Donald Trump’s 15‑point plan…
Reuters Morning BidMarkets get whiplash
Markets remain uneasy as U.S. President Donald Trump's 48‑hour ultimatum for Iran stretches to five days with no clarity on negotiations. Oil climbs back above…
Reuters Morning BidDeadline shock rattles global markets
Global stocks tumble after President Trump gives Iran a Monday deadline to open the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of a sharp escalation. Energy prices jump…
Reuters Morning BidWeek ahead: Bubble, oil and trouble
Investors head into the final full week of the quarter after a turbulent stretch dominated by the Iran conflict, an energy shock, and shifting AI sentiment…
Reuters Morning BidWeek in Review: Shock to the system
Qatar warns of multi‑year output losses after strikes on its main gas field, intensifying concerns over long‑term supply. The Fed stays steady on policy…
Reuters Morning BidEye of the storm?
Energy markets catch their breath after Western moves to boost supply, though Qatar’s gas sector warns of years-long disruption. Plus, a dramatic shift in rate…
Reuters Morning BidEnergy shock tests central banks
A strike on Iran’s South Pars field sends oil above $110 and natural gas higher. The Fed leaves rates unchanged but adopts a more cautious tone. Investors now…
Reuters Morning BidThe Fed's next move
A blackout kept officials quiet as the oil shock hit. Now Fed Chair Jerome Powell returns with new projections — aiming to signal caution without moving rates…
Reuters Morning BidOil's not well
Policymakers gather this week under renewed inflation pressure as crude returns to $100 and tensions in the Gulf rise. Meanwhile, chip producers warn that…