Market Overview
Market buzz: FTSE flies as Trump tramples on Brexit plans, DCC leads pack
1600: US equity markets are mixed as banks kick-off earnings season, with numbers from JP Morgan,. Well Fargo and Citi. Traders booked some of their profits on US stocks after they had a strong finish yesterday. The trade spat with China is still bubbling away in the background, and remains at the forefront of traders’ minds.
Market buzz: Pound rises on Brexit white paper despite staunch opposition
1352: UK manufacturers’ trade body, the EEF, likes the look of the white paper, so does the Institute of Directors, mostly, calling for more clarity on VAT and a business dispute resolution mechanism to be proposed.
Market buzz: China mulling 'other ways' to retaliate against US
1614: Governor Carney to begin speaking at 1635 BST.
Market buzz: TalkTalk speculation grows, UK services data shortens hike odds
1435: AIM-listed fashion e-retailer Koovs is shooting higher after an investment from one of India's biggest retail groups.
Market buzz: Redburn cynical on Burberry; FTSE shaken to the (Glen)core
1456: JPMorgan Cazenove analysts have highlighted favourite SMID investment opportunities, including Arrow Global, Cineworld, Gulf Marine Services and Vectura.
Market buzz: Tesco suppliers hit by buying deal, Chinese PMI slips
1542: In a note on the CFTC Commitment of Traders report, Rabobank notes that currency speculators' GBP shorts grew further last week after plunging into negative territory in the middle of June, after the hawkish leaning from BoE chief economist Andy Haldane and amid UK political risk over Brexit policy.