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Europe close: Stocks dip amid simmering geopolitical tensions
European stocks were lower on Wednesday as investors were left unimpressed by a key speech from US President Trump and as unrest in Hong Kong continued to escalate.
Policies to curb carbon emissions insufficient as energy demand rises - IEA
Current government policies to curb carbon emissions and save the world from climate catastrophe are falling short for the 2040 goal as energy demand is rising.
US open: Stocks turn red ahead of Powell testimony
US stocks opened lower on Wednesday as market thumbed over notes from Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell's testimony to the Joint Economic Committee of Congress later in the session.
Policy settings at an appropriate level, Fed's Powell says
The head of the Federal Reserve sounded a confident note on the economic outlook on Wednesday and appeared to signal that the central bank's monetary policy was likely set to remain at its current level for an extended period.
Apollo Global Management to buy Tech Data in $5.4bn deal
Tech Data has agreed to be bought by private equity firm Apollo Global Management in a $5. 4bn deal.
US core CPI dips unexpectedly in October
The cost of living in the US increased more quickly than expected last month amid rapid increases in food and energy prices, especially for the latter, but stripping out those two categories it surprised to the downside.
Tesla to open first European Gigafactory in Germany
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced on Tuesday that the company’s fourth Gigafactory will be built in Berlin, Germany and added that the UK was not a suitable location due to the Brexit related uncertainty.
US pre-open: Futures point to losses ahead of Powell address
US futures had stocks opening lower on Wednesday as market participants looked forward to an address from Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell later in the session.
Mars to launch vegan Galaxy bar in UK
Mars is set to launch its vegan version of the classic Galaxy chocolate bar in the UK and fill the gap of vegan milk chocolate.
Asia report: Stocks fall on trade confusion, RBNZ stands pat
Markets in Asia finished lower across the board on Wednesday, led into the red by Hong Kong as protests their continued to drag on sentiment, while central bank officials in New Zealand kept interest rates on hold.