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Oil nudged higher in early trade on Monday as an abortive weekend mutiny by Russian mercenaries raised questions about crude supply, though other financial markets started steadily with investors unsure of any further immediate implications.

A Bank of Japan (BOJ) policymaker called for an early revision to its controversial yield curve control, a summary of opinions at the June meeting showed on Monday, suggesting the central bank's ultra-loose monetary settings may be at a crossroads.

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook

Japan will not rule out any options available to respond appropriately to excessive currency moves, its top currency diplomat Masato Kanda said on Monday, stepping up warnings against recent yen weakening that was "rapid and one-sided."

Costa Rica has unlocked a total of around $519 million for its economic reform program and a climate and sustainability program, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Monday.

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets from Jamie McGeever, financial markets columnist.

Investors may be inclined to shelter in place given the broader 'risk off' sentiment in markets on Friday.

Foreign investors hoping for a game-changing rate hike from Turkey's newly appointed central bank chief said Thursday's disappointing move to a key rate of just 15% could keep some money on the sidelines.

US stocks headed for the worst week since March as anxiety rose that central banks will have to ratchet rates higher to tamp down inflation. Treasuries led a rally in bonds on bets that excessive tightening will bring on sharp economic downturns.

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee