Market Pulse - Europe
Commodities: Baker Hughes data weighs on WTI Rusal news lifts metals
Commodities were modestly lower on Monday, despite a dip in the US dollar index, following a bearish reading for a key survey on US energy exploration.
Europe close: International trade concerns offset by reports on Italian budget
European stocks finished on a mixed note on Monday, as traders waited to see whether Washington would finally push ahead with a new round of tariffs on Chinese goods and if China responded by ruling-out restarting trade talks.
London close: Shares finish day little changed, despite trade concerns
London stocks finished the session little changed as trade concerns continued to weigh on investors' minds, with US President Trump set to slap tariffs on a further $200bn-worth of Chinese imports, possibly as soon as Monday evening.
Morgan Stanley trims target price for Prudential, but reiterates 'overweight'
Analysts at Morgan Stanley trimmed their target price for shares of Prudential but reiterated their 'overweight' recommendation for the stock ahead of its de-merger into an asset manager to be called M&G Pru and an insurer focused on the UK, US and, above all, Asia.
Greatland Gold launches second drilling programme at Western Australian asset
Greatland Gold has kicked off its second drilling programme at its Havieron asset in order to test the extent and direction of a high-grade zone of gold and copper mineralisation uncovered during the firm's maiden drill campaign.
Europe midday: Stocks dip on trade worries, but Italian issues outperform
European stocks edged lower in early trade on Monday, with sentiment undermined by escalating trade tensions between the US and China as Trump prepares to slap tariffs on another $200bn of Chinese goods and speculation that Beijing might snub offers to restart talks.