Currencies
BoE keeps rates unchanged, no surprises
No surprises. Rate-setters at the Bank of England opted to keep a steady hand on the tiller at Wednesday's Monetary Policy Committee meeting, keeping their policy settings and guidance roughly unchanged until the Brexit-related fog of uncertainty had lifted, instead of perhaps adding to it.
Trade talks between Trump and Xi at G20 in Buenos Aires are on
America's President and his Chinese counterpart have confirmed that they will meet on the sidelines of the G20 leaders' meeting in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on 31 November-1 December.
US manufacturing activity accelerates a little in October, IHS Markit says
US factory sector activity expanded a tad less quickly than initially thought in October, according to the results of a widely-followed survey.
ISM manufacturing index falls to six-month low in October
Growth in the US manufacturing sector eased more than expected in October, according to data from the US Institute for Supply Management.
US initial jobless claims drop a touch less than expected
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell a little less than expected last week, according to data from the Labor Department.