Brent at $95 | Global bond yields cool off | Trump says not forcing Iran into talks | Opening Bell
US markets snapped a three-day losing streak, with the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq ending higher. Bond yields cooled slightly after touching fresh highs earlier in the session, while weaker-than-expected ADP payroll data shifted focus to Friday’s August non-farm payrolls report for clues on the US rate outlook. New York Fed President John Williams said rising yields reflect a strong US economy. The dollar index remained range-bound near 99.50, while oil prices stayed elevated, with Brent crude around $95 a barrel. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump said he was not trying to force Iran to the negotiating table and claimed the US has almost total control of the Strait of Hormuz. Asian markets are trading mixed, while GIFT Nifty points to a recovery at the Indian market open.