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Europe close: Stocks run higher on strong Chinese data, Basel III bank rules
Stocks finished higher, led by a big push in bank stocks following news of a compromise on global financial sector regulation and on the heels of positive Chinese export data for November.
London close: Weak pound, Chinese trade data boost Footsie
London stocks jumped at the end of the week, helped by weakness in the pound and as investors digested better than expected Chinese trade data.
Banks jump on more favourable Basel III 'output floor' rule
Global financial regulators have agreed on the final element of the new capital rules under the Basel III regulatory framework which are less stringent than feared, delivering a boost to lenders' shares on both side of the Atlantic.
US open: Coal, Metals stocks jump on Chinese data
Wall Street is climbing going into the weekend with commodity stocks pacing gains on the back of strong Chinese trade data for the month of November, even as the latest jobs report revealed wage growth fell short of forecasts once again last month.
US consumer confidence slips as Democrats fret about tax cuts, U.Michigan says
US consumer confidence cooled a tad at the start of December as some Americans reportedly fretted about the impact that the proposed tax cuts might have on economic prospects, according to the results of a widely-followed survey.
Economists surprised by strong China trade data for November
China's foreign trade was surprisingly strong in November according to economists, amid export growth at two-year highs and import demand that slowed by much less than had been expected.
US jobs growth beats forecasts in November, but wages fall short
The US jobs market continued generating jobs at a solid pace last month as accelerated hiring in mining and manufacturing offset a slowdown on the services side of the economy.
Europe midday: Banks jump on regulatory compromise
Stocks are moving higher, led by a big push in bank stocks following news of a compromise on global financial sector regulation and on the heels of positive Chinese export data for November ahead of the release of the monthly US jobs report.