Market Pulse - Europe
Russian GDP slows more-than-expected in Q3, but economists expect pick-up
Economic growth in Russia slowed over the three months to September, although some economists expected the pace of expansion to pick-up over the following year.
Europe close: US-China trade news offset slump in crude oil futures
Stocks in Europe bounced back, helped by quite positive headlines around the ongoing trade talks between China and the US, as well as early gains on Wall Street, which more than offset the drag from the downdraft in crude oil futures.
Morgan Stanley downgrades European O&G, stays 'overweight' BP
Analysts at Morgan Stanley on Tuesday downgraded their recommendation on the European Oil & Gas sector, arguing that the favourable tailwinds which had helped compress its relative dividend yield back to its historical norms had now largely passed.
Director dealings: Serco execs lower stake
Serco chief executive Rupert Soames sold 399,661 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed outsourcing company on Tuesday.
Opec trims forecasts as global economy weakens and supply surges
Opec has trimmed demand forecasts for its crude in 2019, leading to speculation that the oil cartel will cut production when it meets next month.
Euro area continues to require 'significant' support, ECB's Praet says
The Eurozone economy continues to require "significant" stimulus support, the European Central Bank's chief economist said on Tuesday.
Europe midday: Stocks bounce on news of US-China contacts, dovish ECB
Stocks in Europe are rebounding, helped by news of more fresh contacts between Chinese and US officials on trade and 'dovish' remarks from a top European Central Bank official.
UK wages grow at fastest rate for nearly a decade
UK wages grew at their fastest rate since 2008, according to official data published on Tuesday, although the unemployment rate also showed a surprise increase.
FX round-up: Sterling and euro battered, rouble gets unexpected boost
Sterling reeled against the Greenback at the start of the week as the US dollar spot index jumped to its loftiest level since May 2017.