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Europe close: Stocks struggle for direction as inflation remains muted
European stocks ended the week on a mixed note, as investors analysed a number of contrasting economic reports.
US consumer confidence declines in October
Consumer sentiment in the US declined in October, official figures released on Friday showed.
US special forces to be deployed in Syria
US special forces will be deployed in Syria to assist anti-government rebels in the fight against Islamic State militants.
US employment cost in line with expectations in September
US employment cost rose in line with expectations in the third quarter, data published on Friday showed.
US open: Stocks struggle for direction amid mixed data
US equities moved in tight ranges early on Friday a series of mixed economic report showed personal spending was flat in September.
Chicago PMI back in positive territory in October
The Chicago purchasing managers' index rose to its highest level since the turn of the year in October, figures released on Friday showed.
US consumer spending rises at slowest pace since January
US consumer spending rose at the slowest pace since the turn of the year in September, data released on Friday showed.
US pre-open: Futures edge higher ahead of inflation data
US stock futures edged slightly higher on Friday, as investors awaited a raft of economic reports.
Asia: Markets end week on downbeat note as BoJ leaves policy unchanged
Most Asian equity markets ended the week on a downbeat note, after the Bank of Japan refrained from implementing fresh stimulus measures.
Eurozone unemployment edges higher in September
Unemployment in the Eurozone grew slightly more than expected in September, according to figures published on Friday.
German retail sales miss forecasts in September
German retail sales stagnated in September, figures released on Friday showed.
Eurozone CPI falls flat in October
Consumer prices in the Eurozone were flat in October, preliminary figures released on Friday showed.
WYG completes North Associate deal
Technical consultancy group WYG has completed the acquisition of property asset management North Associates in a deal worth up to £5m.
Japanese housing starts slow down in September
Growth in the Japanese housing sector slowed down in September, official figures released on Friday showed.
Pets At Home on track to meet full-year expectations
Pet products and services retailer Pets at Home Group said its trading was in line with annual expectations, as it reported an increase in first half sales.