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Europe close: Stocks finish September on a positive note
European stocks were mostly higher on Monday, having reversed earlier losses as investors eyed the latest developments in Sino-US trade and positive data from China and the Eurozone.
Tuesday preview: Federal Reserve, Ferguson in focus
The focus on Tuesday will shift towards central bank policy, with at least three top officials from the Federal Reserve set to deliver remarks.
Commodities: Oil and gold drop amid US dollar strength, partial Saudi ceasefire in Yemen
Commodity prices were lower across the board at the start of the week amid ongoing concerns around global demand and ongoing strength in the US dollar, with investors brushing off better than expected readings on Chinese factory sector activity and some positive news on global trade.
London close: Stocks finish September with solid gains
Pound strength held back London's top-flight index at the end of the month, despite news that the US was not contemplating limits on Chinese companies ability to list on US exchanges.
FX round-up: Pound edges up opposition holds off on no-confidence vote
Sterling edged higher at the start of the week after Labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn, after meeting with opposition leaders, said that he would not pursue a no-confidence vote until a no-deal Brexit was off the table.
JP Morgan spies tactical opportunity in euro area equities, upgrades to 'overweight'
Strategists at JP Morgan sounded a tactically confident note on the outlook for euro area equities, citing investor positioning, the valuation discount versus stocks in the States, accelerating money supply growth and increased speculation around a possible fiscal stimulus package.
BP CEO Bob Dudley close to announcing retirement plans - Sky
BP is set to announce the decision of its chief executive officer to stand down from the post over the course of the next year.
HSBC sees easyJet benefiting from Thomas Cook's demise
Analysts at HSBC reiterated their 'buy' recommendation for shares of Easyjet (target price unchanged at 1250. 0p) but stayed at 'reduce' on RyanAir (target price unchanged at €8. 75) stock in the wake of Thomas Cook's decision to file for administration.