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Bonds: Markets shrug off positive data in subdued trading
These were the movements in some of the most closely-followed 10-year sovereign bond yields:.
Bonds: Gilts investors brush aside strong poll results for Tories
These were the movements in some of the most closely-followed 10-year sovereign bond yields:.
US durable goods orders rise more quickly than expected in October
Orders for goods made to last more than three years jumped past forecasts last month, amid strong demand for aircraft and a much stronger-than-expected reading for so-called core capital goods orders.
US home price growth edges higher in September, S&P says
House prices in the US edged higher in September, according to the results of one of the most closely-followed gauges of home price inflation.
FCA bans marketing of mini-bonds to retail investors
Issuers of speculative mini-bonds can no longer advertise the controversial investments directly to consumers, the City watchdog has announced.
US consumer sentiment near strongest level for two decades, UofM says
US consumer confidence stayed near its best levels for nearly two decades in November, according to the results of perhaps the most closely-followed survey of American's mood.
Europe 'must consider its place in the world', ECB's Lagarde says
At a time when "uncertainty abounds" and the conventional wisdom in diplomacy and economics was being "challenged", Europe "must consider its place in the world and reset its ambitions", argued the European Central Bank's new President.
US and China are 'very close' to striking a trade deal, Donald Trump says
Washington and Beijing "are every" close to striking a preliminary trade deal, the US President reportedly said on Friday morning.
Initial weekly US jobless claims continue to edge higher
A key indicator of the strength of the US jobs market failed to improve as expected over the preceding week.
US-China trade deal may not be completed in 2019
The US and China may not ink a preliminary trade deal before year-end as Beijing holds out for an agreement on rolling back some of the levies which have been imposed on its exports and Washington ups its own demands in response.
Morgan Stanley shows preference for Lloyds among UK listed lenders
Analysts at Morgan Stanley upgraded their view on European lenders' shares, including for the various London-listed banks, from 'in-line' to 'attractive'.
US housing starts rise a bit more slowly than expected in October
US housing starts grew a bit more slowly than anticipated last month, but the 'miss' versus consensus forecasts was tempered by the fact that a lead indicator for activity rose more strongly than had been expected.
UK home sellers pull back in November amid unusually high uncertainty, Rightmove says
Asking prices for homes in the UK dipped in November, despite a sharp drop in the number of new sellers on the back of lacklustre prices and political uncertainty, the results of a closely-followed survey revealed.
US pre-open: Stocks set for slight gains ahead of barrage of economic data
Stocks on Wall Street are being called to start the Friday session with small gains following upbeat remarks from a top White House official.
US-China trade talks near successful conclusion, White House's Kudlow says
Trade talks between Washington and Beijing are nearing a successful conclusion and are now ongoing on a daily basis, the White House's top economic official said.
US final demand prices fall back by less than expected in October
Wholesale inflation fell back by less than expected in October as energy and food prices bounced back.
Chinese economy continued to lose momentum in October
Economic activity in the People's Republic of China continued to slow down in October, pointing to at least further mild policy easing from the country's central bank before the end of the year and an economy that was heading into 2020 with scant momentum.
UK house prices dip amid political uncertainty - RICS
UK house prices dipped in October as buyers and sellers opted to sit tight amid political uncertainty, according to the latest survey from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
Policy settings at an appropriate level, Fed's Powell says
The head of the Federal Reserve sounded a confident note on the economic outlook on Wednesday and appeared to signal that the central bank's monetary policy was likely set to remain at its current level for an extended period.
US core CPI dips unexpectedly in October
The cost of living in the US increased more quickly than expected last month amid rapid increases in food and energy prices, especially for the latter, but stripping out those two categories it surprised to the downside.