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FX round-up: North Korea renews threats, Brexit vision outlined
Friday trading saw a fair degree of volatility, with key data releases from the Eurozone, fresh threats from North Korea and UK Prime Minister Theresa May delivering a speech outlining her view for Brexit.
Thousands of steel workers protest ThyssenKrupp merger in Germany
Thousands of steel workers gathered in Western Germany on Friday to protest the proposed merger of ThyssenKrupp and Tata Steel's European operations which was expected to result in approximately 4,000 job losses.
International Aids Society announces 'exciting breakthough' in HIV treatment and prevention
In what it called an "exciting breakthrough" in HIV treatment, the International Aids Society announced that scientists had engineered a new antibody that attacks 99% of known strains of the virus.
US economy shows resilience in face of hurricanes - Markit
Business activity in the US picked up in September despite hurricanes Harvey and Irma, as growth in the manufacturing sector helped to offset an easing in services, according to preliminary data released on Friday.
US trade chief criticises Mexico and Canada over imports
America's top trade official pointed to the declining share of US-made parts and components in imports from Canada and Mexico to justify the need to take a "fresh look" at the North American Free Trade Agreement.
Merkel heavy favourite to retain position as Chancellor
German Chancellor Angela Merkel was the heavy favourite to retain her position against Martin Schulz before the Bundestag election on 24 September.
French GDP growth confirmed at 0.5% in second quarter
France's economy continued to expand at a steady clip over the three months to June on the back of strong growth in fixed asset investment and exports.
Iran president Rouhani vows to strengthen missiles after Trump speech
Donald Trump’s criticism of Iran in his speech at the UN this week has only served to strengthen the country’s determination to increase its missile capability, president Hassan Rouhani has said.
Spain delays 2018 Budget due to opposition from Spanish Basque nationalist party PNV
The political uncertainty in Catalonia has reportedly forced the country's government to postpone its push in parliament to approve the 2018 budget as Spain's Basque nationalist party (PNV) has, for the time being at least, apparently threatened to withdraw its support.
Kim Jong-un tells Trump he will 'pay dearly' as sanctions stepped up
Kim Jong-un has responded to Donald Trump's recent threats where the latter said he would "totally destroy" North Korea if the US or its allies were attacked.
Eurozone business activity unexpectedly picks up in September
Business activity in the eurozone unexpectedly picked up in September, according to data released on Friday.