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Markets split as traders prepare for Powell speech
Stock markets diverged Monday following last week's strong performance, as traders await a meeting of central bankers that could give fresh signals about the US interest-rate outlook.
Positive data last week eased concerns about the health of the US economy after markets were hammered earlier this month due to recession fears and a Japanese interest-rate hike.
Traders are now turning their attention to the annual symposium of central bank chiefs later this week in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
The highlight will be Friday's speech by Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell, with investors hoping that he will flag an interest rate cut when Fed policymakers meet next month.
"Investors and analysts alike will be paying close attention to any signals from Fed officials about the future direction of US interest rates," said Luca Santos, currency analyst at ACY Securities.
"There's growing speculation that... Powell might hint at the possibility of starting rate cuts as early as September. But the size of the cut is still up in the air."
Santos said a "modest" cut of 0.25 percentage points seems likely while a larger 0.50-point reduction "would need stronger evidence of a weakening US job market".
All three main indexes on Wall Street rose Friday, leaving them back near the record highs touched before their August 5 rout as investors grow confident the US economy will avoid recession as the Fed cuts rates.
Asian and European markets wavered after a positive start to Monday.
Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney, Mumbai, Taipei, Manila and Bangkok rose, although Tokyo, Seoul, Jakarta and Wellington dipped.
Paris and Frankfurt were up around midday while London was slightly in the red.
Bets on a series of Fed rate cuts weighed on the dollar, with the yen among the big gainers as traders assess the chances of another Bank of Japan hike at its next meeting.
Gold held above $2,500 after breaking the barrier for the first time on Friday, fuelled by expectations for Fed cuts that will make the precious metal more attractive to investors.
And oil prices were down again after last week's losses, on the back of demand worries as China's economy struggles to recover.
Investors are also keeping tabs on talks to mediate a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza amid fears of a wider war in the crude-rich Middle East.
Major oil producer Iran has threatened to retaliate against Israel for last month's killing of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, which has been widely blamed on Israel.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli leaders Monday to try to unblock the process for an end to hostilities.
- Key figures around 1015 GMT -
London - FTSE 100: DOWN 0.1 percent at 8,302.428
Paris - CAC 40: UP 0.4 percent at 7,476.66
Frankfurt - DAX: UP 0.2 percent at 18,350.07
EURO STOXX 50: UP 0.4 percent 4,859.51
Tokyo - Nikkei 225: DOWN 1.8 percent at 37,388.62 (close)
Hong Kong - Hang Seng Index: UP 0.8 percent at 17,569.57 (close)
Shanghai - Composite: UP 0.5 percent at 2,893.67 (close)
Euro/dollar: UP at $1.1033 from $1.1022 on Friday
Pound/dollar: UP at $1.2964 from $1.2945
Dollar/yen: DOWN at 146.40 yen from 147.60 yen
Euro/pound: UNCHANGED at 85.14 pence
West Texas Intermediate: DOWN 1.0 percent at $75.86 per barrel
Brent North Sea Crude: DOWN 0.9 percent at $78.98 per barrel
New York - Dow: UP 0.2 percent at 40,659.76 (close)
O.M.Souza--AMWN