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US June jobs report fairly strong, despite dip in wages
Unemployment rose unexpectedly in June, but only because more Americans were tempted to come out and look for a job, a positive sign perhaps for those hoping to see signs of a so-called 'supply-side' boost to the economy from the White House's tax cuts.
US pre-open: Futures mixed as trade tariffs kick-in, jobs report pleases
Stocks are set for a mixed start, on the back of what traders are terming a 'goldilocks' US jobs report for the month of June, although the hit to sentiment from the launch of US trade tariffs against China, overnight, is still acting as a drag.
Iran seeks more from world leaders to save nuclear deal
Iran warned European foreign ministers gathering in Vienna that it would not be enough to counteract US sanctions to save the 2015 nuclear deal.
US open: Mixed trading on the Street following new Chinese tariffs
Trading on Wall Street kicked-off on a positive note despite a hit to sentiment from the launch of US trade tariffs against China overnight and a lacklustre jobs report.
Biogen's Alzheimer's drug yields 'exciting' mid-stage results
Biogen’s shares soared on Friday after the company announced that one of the experimental Alzheimer’s drugs it had developed with Japan's Eisai had succeeded in a mid-stage clinical trial.
US, China fire first salvoes in trade war
The US - China trade war began in earnest on Friday as the US imposed tariffs on £34bn of Chinese goods with Beijing retaliating in similar fashion.
French trade deficit widens in May as exports fall back again
France's shortfall widened sharply in May, denting hopes for a rebound in net trade over the next quarter, economists said.
Bumper wage deals boost German industrial output in May
German industry was on a tear in May, amid a surge in output of consumer goods and construction.
Asia report: Most markets positive as US-China tariffs take effect
Most markets in Asia finished in the green on Friday, as US tariffs on $34bn of Chinese good came into effect and Beijing retaliating with its own tariffs.
Deutsche Bank jumps on reports JP Morgan and CIBC mulling stakes
Shares of Deutsche Bank are a top gainer early on in the session following reports that two of its global banking peers may be weighing taking a stake in the German firm.
Biogen and Eisai release positive 18-month data from Alzheimer's study
Biogen, alongside its partner Eisai, announced positive topline results from the Phase II study with BAN2401, an anti-amyloid beta protofibril antibody, in 856 patients with early Alzheimer's disease on Friday.