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Russia still expects to ink deal with Astra Zeneca for Covid-19 vaccine
Russia still expects to conclude a deal with AstraZeneca to manufacture the Covid-19 vaccine that it is working on with Oxford University.
US consumer sentiment deteriorates amid Covid-19 resurgence
Consumer sentiment in the US deteriorated in July amid a rise in new coronavirus cases, according to preliminary data released on Friday.
Chance of success for Covid-19 vaccines 'underappreciated', Goldman says
A vaccine against Covid-19 could be available in the US in late 2020, Goldman Sachs said.
US housing starts jump 17.3% in June
US housing starts rose 17. 3% on the month in June, according to figures released by the Commerce Department on Friday.
US pre-open: Futures point to gains following tech sell-off
Wall Street futures had stocks opening higher before of the bell on Friday as investors awaited some key consumer sentiment data set for release later in the day.
Euro area CPI picks up in June, as expected
Consumer price inflation in the euro area rose slightly last month despite dips in the bloc's second and third-largest economies, France and Italy.
Asia report: Most markets higher as US-China tensions linger
Most markets in Asia closed higher on Friday, with the exception of equities in Japan, as tensions between Washington and Beijing continued to remain at the top of the agenda.
Daimler rises after Q2 results beat forecasts
Daimler shares rose after the German carmaker said its second-quarter loss would be lower than expectations.