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Fed's Powell says he would be concerned if financial conditions tighten
Longer-term US government debt yields extended their recent rebound even after Federal Reserve chief, Jerome Powell, said he was monitoring their rise.
Sberbank posts jump in full-year net interest income
Sberbank, the Russian Federation's largest lender by assets, posted a big drop in full-year profits in a year marked by the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Friday preview: US non-farm payrolls, LSE Group in focus
The market spotlight at the end of the week will be on the all-important monthly US non-farm payrolls report.
Europe close: Stocks shake off early losses, but led by Oil and Gas, and Utilities
European shares were mostly higher on Thursday reversing early losses triggered by worries over rising government bond yields on both sides of the Atlantic.
Sector movers: Oil and Gas leads gains as OPEC+ springs surprise on traders
Oil and Gas shares jumped to the top of the leader board after many of the world's major crude producers surprised traders with a decision to hold their combined output unchanged following talks on Thursday.
Director dealings: Vistry Group boss builds stake as homebuilder nails forecasts
Vistry Group's boss, Greg Fitzgerald, picked up some more shares in the homebuilder close on the heels of its latest full-year results.
US open: Stocks stabilise ahead of Powell
Wall Street's main market indices were all holding slightly higher in early trading, stabilising after selling from the day before carried over into the opening bell.
US pre-open: All eyes on Fed's Powell, jobs data
US equities futures are pointing to a lower start ahead of remarks from US central bank boss Jerome Powell later in the day which some will undoubtedly hope will help to soothe frayed nerves in government bond markets.
FTSE 250 movers: Weir Group hit by downgrade out of Deutsche Bank
Weir Group was felled by a downgrade out of analysts at Deutsche Bank from 'buy' to 'hold'.
Weekly US jobless claims print ahead of forecasts
The number of Americans filing for initial unemployment claims edged higher unexpectedly last week, although some economists had expected worse.
US Q4 labor productivity falls a bit less than expected
US labor productivity fell by less than expected at the end of 2020, helping to douse labour cost growth.
US jobs market may be primed for a 'full recovery', Challenger says
The American jobs market may be primed for a full recovery, one of the country's most influential outplacement firms said.
London midday: Stocks down as investors wait on Fed's Powell amid selling in bonds
London stocks were still mired in red come midday on Thursday amid ongoing pressure from rising government bond yields overnight.