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Commodities: Metals and energy eke out small gains as US dollar dips
Commodity prices edged higher on Tuesday, with base metals pacing gains as the Greenback drifted lower ahead of the Federal Reserve's next policy meeting.
Europe close: Stocks jump amid mixed readings on investor sentiment
Stocks on the Continent finished higher on the back of an unexpectedly strong reading on analyst sentiment towards Germany, helped by some positive headlines around Brexit and US-China trade talks.
Wednesday preview: US Federal Reserve, Kingfisher and Genel in focus
Barring surprise developments on the Brexit front - or elsewhere - the market spotlight will shift towards the US Federal Reserve on Wednesday.
Peel Hunt downgrades Polypipe after full-year results
Analyst at Peel Hunt downgraded their recommendation on stock in Polypipe following the recent sharp run-up in the share price.
Polypipe falls short of lofty expectations for 2018
Shares of Polypipe were knocked-off their perch after the company posted lower than expected full-year operating profits, but sounded a confident note on the outlook and bumped up its dividend.
Europe midday: Stocks higher despite wary fund managers, Autos&Parts lead
The pace of buying on the Continent is picking up on the back of an unexpectedly strong reading on analyst sentiment towards Germany, helped by some positive headlines around Brexit and US-China trade talks.
London midday: Investors pick up unloved UK stocks despite Brexit uncertainty
London stocks are continuing to push higher, with Ocado leading the gains after a well-received trading statement and on the back of figures showing a drop in the rate of unemployment to its lowest level since 1975.
Europe open: Stocks slip ahead of US Fed, Brexit in focus
Investors on the Continent appear to be pausing for breath ahead of the US central bank's policy announcement on Wednesday.