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Thursday preview: Philly Fed index, Whitbread in focus
The market spotlight on Thursday will be on a deluge of economic data out in the States.
Europe close: Stocks dip ahead of US-China trade deal signing
Stocks on the Continent traded slightly lower on Wednesday as investors sat on their hands ahead of the signing of the US-China trade deal scheduled for later in the day.
London close: Stocks end on mixed note as US and China ink trade deal
London stocks finished on a mixed note as investors mulled the latest UK inflation figures and looked ahead to the signing of the 'phase one' trade deal between the US and China later in the day.
Empire State index edges past forecasts in January
A closely-followed gauge of factory sector conditions in the jurisdiction on the Federal Reserve Bank of New York continued to outperform national manufacturing sector gauges like that from the Institute for Supply Management.
US final demand prices rise slightly less than forecast in December
Producer prices in the States rose a tad less quickly than anticipated last month due to the drag from trade services prices.
Europe midday: Stocks dip, international trade talks in the spotlight
Stocks on the Continent were trading slightly lower on Wednesday as investors sat on their hands ahead of the signing of the US-China trade deal scheduled for later in the day.
Bank of America shares dip after 'low quality' Q4 EPS beat
Bank of America saw sales and profits decline at the end of 2019 despite amid higher expenses and a fall in net interest income.
Europe open: Stocks drift lower ahead of US-China trade deal, lenders' shares soft
Stocks on the Continent were little changed on Wednesday as investors sat on their hands ahead of the signing of the US-China trade deal scheduled for later in the day.