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US close: Stocks slammed following weakest manufacturing data in a decade
US stocks closed sharply lower on Tuesday after the ISM manufacturing index for September came in at its weakest level in a decade.
Bonds: Traders whipsawed by weak JGB auction and US factory ISM
These were the movements in some of the most widely-followed 10-year sovereign debt yields:.
Commodities: Energy futures dip as traders react to weaker US factory PMI
Energy futures weakened following the release of an unexpectedly weak reading on US manufacturing for September that some economists showed the "havoc" that the US-China trade war was wreaking on the American economy.
Europe close: Stocks hammered after weak US ISM factory survey
European stocks were hammered on Tuesday, reversing early gains, as weak Eurozone manufacturing data offset gains by Apple suppliers and following the release of a considerably weaker than expected reading on US factory sector activity that traders said pointed to substantially slower hiring ahead in the States.
Wednesday preview: US ADP jobs report, Tesco in the spotlight
Barring surprises, financial markets' focus on Wednesday will begin to shift towards the US labour market.
Nissan to drop UK production of Qashqai in no-deal Brexit scenario
Nissan is reportedly planning to cut production of its Qashqai model at its Sunderland plant if the UK crashes out of the European Union.
London close: Weak US manufacturing numbers hit shares
October got off to a weak start following the release of a weaker than expected reading on US manufacturing that economists said showed how the US-China trade war was "wreaking havoc".
Director dealings: IntegraFin founder dematerialises entire shareholding
IntegraFin revealed on Tuesday that former chairman Michael Howard had disposed of six million ordinary shares in the provider of platform services to UK financial advisers and dematerialised his entire stake.
Power Metal confirms nickel targets at Botswana project
Shares in Power Metal jumped on Tuesday after it confirmed the presence of nickel sulphide targets at the Molopo Farms Complex (MFC) project in Botswana.
Broker tips: Hargreaves Lansdown, Sirius Minerals
Hargreaves Lansdown was under pressure on Tuesday after Credit Suisse initiated coverage of the stock at ‘underperform’ with a 1,740p price target as it launched coverage of the European diversified financials sector.
Berenberg slashes target price on Sirius Minerals as funding woes continue
Analysts at Berenberg slashed their price target on fertilizer development company Sirius Minerals from 17p all the way down to 4p on Tuesday, citing increased uncertainties regarding the firm's finances.
FTSE 250 movers: Pets at Home climbs, Greggs retreats
London's FTSE 250 was 0. 25% higher at 19,987. 47 in afternoon trade on Tuesday, with Pets at Home leading the index upwards.
FTSE 100 movers: Ferguson rallies on results; Hargreaves Lansdown hit by broker note
London’s FTSE 100 was down 0. 7% at 7,355. 55 in afternoon trade on Tuesday, tracking broader market losses following the release of disappointing US manufacturing data.
Europa Metals' loss widens on higher exploration costs
Europa Metals on Tuesday reported a deepened annual loss due to higher exploration costs, though the company said that it had enjoyed a successful drilling programme at its Toral zinc project in North West Spain.
US open: Stocks slide after dismal manufacturing data
US stocks turned red on Tuesday after the ISM manufacturing index for September came in at its weakest level in a decade.
MXC Capital puts £4.9m into Guernsey media acquisition
Technology-focussed adviser and investor MXC Capital has made a £4. 9m investment into Channel Islands Media Group (CIMG) - its newly-established joint venture with the Bailiwick Investment Limited (BIL), a specialist fund which is administered and managed by Ravenscroft, with whom MXC had an existing partnership.
ISM manufacturing index drops to lowest level in a decade
The Institute for Supply Management’s headline manufacturing index fell to its lowest level since June 2009 in September.
WTO cuts forecasts for global trade as tensions mount
The World Trade Organization has lowered its growth forecasts for global trade, blaming the slowing economy and ongoing tensions between the US and China.
Tuesday broker round-up
Carnival: Barclays downgrades to equal weight with a target price of 3,800p.
Tower Resources seeking to extend bridging loan facility
Africa-focussed oil and gas company Tower Resources updated the market on its bridging loan facility of $0. 75m on Tuesday, which it had first announced on 16 April.