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World Markets Calm As First Half Of 2017 Winds Down

World stock markets were narrowly mixed in quieter dealings overnight. U.S. stock indexes are headed toward slightly higher openings when the New York day session begins.

Gold prices are weaker again in pre-U.S.-market trading. The quieter geopolitical front and bearish technical charts have helped to push the safe-haven metal's prices lower recently.

The world government bond markets' sell offs that have hit most of the world this week spread to Asia on Friday.

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Global Stock Markets Boosted By Risk-On Attitudes

World stock markets were mostly higher overnight as trader and investor risk appetite is on the upswing to start the business week. U.S. stock indexes are pointed toward higher openings when the New York day session begins.

Gold prices are lower in pre-U.S-session trading, amid the better risk appetite in the marketplace.

In the overnight news, the closely watched German Ifo business confidence index hit a record high of 115.1 in June from 114.6 in May.

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World Stock Markets Mixed; Falling Oil Prices Curb Interest In Equities

World stock markets were mixed overnight, as gains were limited by swooning energy sector stocks due to falling crude oil prices recently. U.S. stock indexes are pointed toward weaker openings when the New York day session begins.

Gold prices are holding moderate gains in pre-U.S.-session trading. Short covering in the futures market and bargain hunting in the cash market are featured, following recent selling pressure.

Besides the recent slump in crude oil prices, another feature in the marketplace this week has been falling world government bond yields.

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Global Equities Markets Weaker Amid Falling Oil, Bond Yields

World stock markets were mostly lower overnight, due in part to falling crude oil prices recently and by lower world government bond market yields.

Slumping oil prices and lower bond yields suggest inflationary price pressures will remain squelched. U.S. stock indexes are also pointed to weaker openings when the New York day session begins.

On the world geopolitical front, Saudi Arabia has a new crown prince, in a surprise change of leadership for that country. The new prince could take a harder line on Iran, reports said.

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Global Equity Markets Weaker; Big U.S. Data Week on Tap

World stock markets were mostly lower overnight, following Wall Street's sell off last Friday. U.S. stock indexes are pointed toward weaker openings when the New York day session begins.

Gold prices are slightly lower in pre U.S.-session trading, amid a lack of fresh, bullish fundamental news to support the safe-haven metal.

Focus is on this week's FOMC meeting that begins on Tuesday morning and ends Wednesday afternoon with a statement. T

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World Markets On Hold, Awaiting UK Election, ECB Results, and Comey Testimony

World stock markets were mostly firmer overnight. U.S. stock indexes are also pointed toward modestly higher openings when the New York day session begins.

Gold prices are weaker in pre-U.S.-session trading Thursday, on some profit taking from recent gains.

Important and possibly markets-moving events are on tap Thursday. There are general elections in the U.K., a European Central Bank meeting, and former FBI director James Comey testifies to the U.S. Congress.

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World Marketplace Anxious Ahead Of Important Events Later This Week

(Kitco News) – World stock markets were mostly weaker overnight and U.S. stock indexes are also pointed toward slightly lower openings when the New York day session begins. There is a bit of risk aversion in the marketplace early this week, ahead of key happenings later this week.

Gold prices are solidly higher and hit a six-week high overnight. Prices are now within easy striking distance of the key $1,300.00 level.