Commodities
Petropavlovsk cuts production guidance
Petropavlovsk said annual gold production would be less than expected and that it had delayed full commissioning of its Pioneer flotation plant in Russia.
Initial jobless claims higher than expected
Initial jobless claims fell from a revised print of 849,000 to 840,000 in the week ended 3 October, shy of expectations for a reading of 825,000.
Berenberg upbeat on BP long-term, less so on 12-month basis
Analysts at Berenberg sounded a positive note on the long-term prospects for BP as it transitions towards renewable energies.
EU to cut 60% of greenhouse emissions in next decade
The European Parliament has voted in favour of a legally binding target for the bloc to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 60% by 2030.
Billionaires' wealth rises by almost 30% amid pandemic - UBS
The wealth of the world’s billionaires has been rising during the ongoing pandemic up to a record high of $10. 2trln.
Bezant and Xtract report no legal action over Zambia project
Bezant Resources and Xtract Resources said they had not been served with legal proceedings about ownership of the mining licence for the Kalengwa processing project in Zambia.
Trump leaves door open to targeted fiscal measures
The US President turned the tables on his Democratic rivals in negotiations for a fourth fiscal stimulus package at the last minute.
Fed's Powell again makes case for more fiscal stimulus
The head of America's central bank laid out the case for additional government spending to prop up the economic recovery in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Trump takes mask off on return to White House while still infectious
US President Donald Trump could face backlash on Tuesday for removing his face mask on his return to the White House as he urged citizens not to fear Covid-19.
PM to unveil plan to power UK with wind by 2030
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will unveil a plan to power all homes in the country with offshore wind power by 2030 on Tuesday.
Sector movers: Big Oil and Mobile Telecommunications pace gains
Cyclicals topped the leaderboard at the start of the week with stocks from the oil patch lending their still considerable heft to the broader advance in financial markets, helped by M&A news around Weir Group and Vodafone.
IMF urges governments to borrow for investment
The International Monetary Fund has urged advanced economies to borrow cheaply for public investment to support economic recovery from the Covid-19 crisis.
Covid-19 and no-deal Brexit may cost UK $174bn annually
The UK could end up paying costs of $174bn (£134bn) a year over the impact of Covid-19 and no-deal Brexit on the national economy, said the latest report by Baker & McKenzie.
ISM services PMI picks up in September
Services sector activity in the US picked up last month, led by a rise in new orders.
Covid-19 changes workplaces in UK for good - report
Covid-19 has changed the dynamic of workplaces in the UK for good, a new report by the British Council for Offices revealed on Monday.
US non-farm payrolls fall a little short of forecasts, but hiring is slowing
The US jobs market continued to show signs of slowing down a bit last month.
ECB should prepare to issue digital euro, says Panetta
The European Central Bank should prepare to issue a digital euro to complement banknotes “if and when” it becomes necessary, said Fabio Panetta, a board member on Friday.
US lawmakers failed to agree on the terms of a fourth stimulus package overnight
US lawmakers failed to agree on the terms of a fourth stimulus package overnight.
Sharp drop in US income as enhanced jobless benefits run out
Personal incomes fell more sharply than expected last month as enhanced unemployment benefits ran their course.
London midday: Stocks higher ahead of stimulus talks in US, talk of Brexit breakthrough
Stocks in London are holding onto their early gains helped by reports that pointed to a possible breakthrough in talks on Capitol Hill to agree a fourth government stimulus package.