European Banks’ Bumper Profits Overshadowed by Global Tensions

Bank profits in Europe likely reached their highest point since the financial crisis this year, climbing in lockstep with interest rates. As the economic outlook darkens amid unfolding geopolitical crises, the focus this earnings season could now turn to margin pressure and signs of souring loans.

Gold and Oil Fall as Fears Ease, Asia Stocks Drop: Markets Wrap

Gold and crude oil fell with Treasuries while US equity futures rose as fears softened over the weekend that the conflict in the Middle East would escalate. Asian stocks fell for a fourth day, with China worst hit as investor sentiment remains fragile.