Euro zone bond yields reach multi-year peaks amid oil surge By Investing.com

• The US yield curve experienced a bear steepening yesterday, despite a lack of specific economic or monetary data triggers. • Daily yield changes varied across the curve, ranging from a modest +0.6 bps for 2-year notes to +4.7 bps for 30-year bonds.

• Indian equities remained under pressure on Wednesday, with the Nifty 50 recording its seventh consecutive session of losses. • The market decline was driven by rising crude oil prices following statements from Donald Trump that Washington is not conducting peace negotiations with Iran.

• European stock markets declined on Tuesday as crude oil prices surged due to heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. • The market volatility was triggered by fading hopes for a lasting diplomatic agreement between the United States and Iran.

• Yields on longer-dated euro zone bonds surged to multi-year highs on Tuesday, joining a broader global bond selloff. • The spike is driven by rising oil prices and inflation fears resulting from the lack of a quick resolution to the conflict in Iran.

• The FTSE 100 broke a six-day losing streak, finding stability as energy and healthcare stocks edged higher. • Gains were driven by oil prices climbing back above $90, though investors remain conflicted over cooling UK pay growth and persistent inflation concerns.

• European shares declined on Tuesday, with the STOXX 600 falling 0.2% due to rising inflation concerns. • Brent crude prices climbed to $91.41 a barrel, boosting energy stocks by 0.6% while weighing on broader market sentiment.

• European Central Bank (ECB) economists warned in an August 17 blog post that a correction in US technology stocks is "likely," comparing the current AI rally to the late 1990s dot-com bubble. • The ECB highlighted a high historical correlation between US and euro zone markets, noting that a downturn in the US would likely trigger a global ripple effect.

• Several stocks, including Shiprocket, ONGC, Aster DM, RailTel Corp, and Hindustan Zinc, are expected to be in focus on Wednesday, August 19. • Xtranet Technologies, Lohia Corp, Spice Islands Industries, and Umiya Tubes are scheduled to release their earnings reports for the June 2026 quarter today.

• The Indian stock market experienced further declines, with the Sensex falling for the third consecutive session and the Nifty 50 bleeding for the sixth straight session. • The downturn is primarily attributed to fading investor hopes for a peace deal in the Middle East, creating a bearish sentiment in domestic markets.

• Asia-Pacific stock indexes traded mostly lower on Wednesday, with South Korea's Kospi experiencing a significant drop of over 5%. • The decline was driven by escalating political tensions in the Middle East, which have sparked investor concerns regarding rising oil prices and increased inflation.

• Shilpa Medicare reported that a recent product recall is not expected to have a material impact on its operations, financial position, or general affairs. • Manipal Health Enterprises (MHEL) has signed a Business Transfer Agreement to acquire the 100-bed Kinder Women’s Hospital in Bengaluru for ₹130 crore in cash.