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Monday newspaper round-up: Tariffs, Brexit, banks, robots, trains
President Trump is expected to announce tariffs on another $200 billion of Chinese imports as early as today in the latest front of America’s assault on global trade. He was reported over the weekend to have instructed his officials to hit about 1,000 Chinese goods with import duties of 10 per cent, from refrigerators to electrical components, circuit boards, furniture and toys, which are likely to drive up prices for US consumers. - The Times.
St. Modwen appoints boardroom veteran Danuta Gray as next chair
St. Modwen Properties announced the appointment of Danuta Gray as a non-executive director and chair-designate with effect from 1 October on Monday.
UK house prices bounce back in September - Rightmove
UK house prices bounced back in September, according to the latest data from Rightmove.
Dairy Crest sales churn higher in first half
Dairy Crest said strong sales from its largest cheese and butter brands will mean first half revenues will churn higher than last year, with full year numbers on track thanks to a pipeline of new products.
IP Group appoints Douglas Flint as chairman
IP Group has appointed Sir Douglas Flint as non-executive chairman and director of the company.
Cheese and butter boost Dairy Crest; new chairs announced for IP Group, St. Modwen
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 19 points lower on Monday, having closed up 0. 31% at 7,304. 04 on Friday.
London pre-open: Stocks to edge lower amid trade concerns
London stocks were set to edge down at the open on Monday as trade concerns continued to weigh on investors' minds, with US President Trump set to slap tariffs on a further $200bn on Chinese imports.