Commodities
Commodities: Oil and gold drop amid US dollar strength, partial Saudi ceasefire in Yemen
Commodity prices were lower across the board at the start of the week amid ongoing concerns around global demand and ongoing strength in the US dollar, with investors brushing off better than expected readings on Chinese factory sector activity and some positive news on global trade.
Chicago PMI dips in September
Economic activity in the Chicago area deteriorated more than expected in September, according to figures released on Monday.
JP Morgan spies tactical opportunity in euro area equities, upgrades to 'overweight'
Strategists at JP Morgan sounded a tactically confident note on the outlook for euro area equities, citing investor positioning, the valuation discount versus stocks in the States, accelerating money supply growth and increased speculation around a possible fiscal stimulus package.
BP CEO Bob Dudley close to announcing retirement plans - Sky
BP is set to announce the decision of its chief executive officer to stand down from the post over the course of the next year.
China's official manufacturing PMI remains in contraction territory
China’s official manufacturing PMI was in contraction territory again in September, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Monday.