Stocks in U.S. Climb With Treasuries; Oil Gains: Markets Wrap
- Stoxx 600 reversed an early drop after declines in Asia
- Tanker attacks in Middle East cause spike in oil prices
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U.S. equities halted a two-day slide while Treasuries rose as investors assessed the likelihood for interest-rate cuts. Oil rallied on escalating Middle East tensions.
The S&P 500 Index reached a five-week high as a surprise increase in U.S. jobless claims supported the idea the Federal Reserve may take a dovish turn. The Stoxx Europe 600 Index had opened in the red following declines across Asia, but reversed course to post a small advance. Plenty of caution remained, however, buoying government bonds and gold.