Market Pulse - Europe
BlueRock Diamonds on track to meet production target at Kareevlei
BlueRock Diamonds, the operator and owner of South Africa's Kareevlei Diamond Mine, announced on Thursday that it was on track to reach its target production level of 25,000 tonnes amid evidence of continued improvements in production.
Italian banking sector may be set 'to turn the corner', Oxford Economics says
A research report prepared by Nicola Nobile of Oxford Economics suggests that Italy's troubled banking sector may almost be ready to right the ship and give the nation's economy a much-needed boost.
John Laing Group posts decline in 1H profits but shows NAV growth
John Laing Group posted a small rise in its net asset value at the half-year stage amid writedowns on the value of two of its investments.
Europe open: Shares edge higher in lacklustre trading
Stocks have started the session slightly higher as traders sit on their hands ahead of the start of the Jackson Hole Symposium in the States.
FX round-up: Brexit concerns send Sterling to eight-year low against euro
Sterling fell to it's lowest level since 2009 against the euro on Wednesday as further uncertainty played on investors' mind surrounding Brexit, while the single currency was firmer on positive manufacturing data.