Currencies
FX round-up: Manufacturing and services data bolster greenback, sterling rebounds on services PMI
Friday saw a slew of economic data released for the US, including the non farm payroll, unemployment rate and services PMI.
US non-farm payrolls rise more than expected in October, wages weak
US non-farm payrolls increased by 261,000 in October, according to the Department of Labor.
US service sector growth accelerates in October, ISM says
The most widely-followed gauge for services sector activity in the States held up better-than-expected last month, albeit slight softness in two gauges linked to order levels.
US service sector growth strong in October but inflation slips, Markit says
The rate of growth in the US services sector was "strong" but steady in October, according to the results of a widely-followed survey.
Increased capital goods imports drive wider US trade deficit in September
The US trade shortfall edged higher in September as imports of goods rose more than exports, led by increased demand for capital goods and industrial supplies.
Catalan ministers provisionally sent to jail, sparking protests in the region
Protesters have taken to the streets across Catalonia after eight former members of the regional government were sent to jail, the majority without bail, after being charged for rebellion, sedition and the misuse of public funds.
Trump nominates Fed governor Jerome Powell to succeed Yellen
The US president has chosen Jerome Powell to succeed Janet Yellen at the head of the US central bank in what many observers see as the "continuist" option, although for some analysts he also has a "softer" approach when it comes to financial sector regulation.
BoE rate guidance not "a promise", Broadbent says
The Bank of England's indication on Thursday that it will raise Bank Rate twice more by the end of 2020 is not set in stone, one of its top decision-makers said.
Arqiva and Bakkavor shelve IPO plans
Investors waiting for the £1. 5bn initial public offer of Arqiva and the £100m float of Bakkavor will have to wait wait a little bit longer.