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Europe close: Strong US jobs and wage data trips up bulls
European markets finished on a slightly mixed note, tripped up by the release of a stronger-than-expected November US jobs report, especially as regards wage growth.
US non-farm payrolls increase by 263,000 in November
Hiring in the US held up better than expected last month and wage growth accelerated.
US President opens door to talks with Russia if Kremlin is willing
The US President opened the door to talks with Russia to end the war.
US pre-open: Futures trade lower ahead of NFP data
Wall Street futures were slightly lower ahead of the bell on Friday as market participants looked ahead to last month's all-important non-farm payrolls number.
Cryptocurrencies say goodbye to their hot streak; Bitcoin loses $17,000
Cryptocurrencies are back in negative territory. After several days of rallies, digital assets have turned lower on Friday, with investors taking a more cautious approach and the market wondering if it has been overly optimistic in recent days. Bitcoin (BTC) falls 0. 68% and drops below $17,000, while Ethereum (ETH) retreats 0. 26% and remains near $1,300.
EU nations tentatively agree to price cap on Russian seaborne oil
European Union nations have tentatively agreed to a $60 a barrel price cap on Russian seaborne oil, according to Reuters, with the agreement also including an adjustment mechanism to ensure the cap remains at 5% below market price.
German exports and imports fall in October
Germany recorded a fall in both exports and imports in October, official data showed on Friday, leading to a larger-than-expected trade surplus.
US close: Stocks slide as traders book post-Powell profits
Wall Street stocks were mostly lower at the close on Thursday, having surged in the previous session after Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell suggested a slowdown in the pace of rate hikes was on the horizon.