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London close: FTSE falls on resources, financials as Trump's ability to deliver scrutinised
Equities in London closed the day much lower with investors selling resources stocks and heading for gold on doubts about whether US President Donald Trump will be able to deliver on his healthcare and fiscal stimulus promises.
FX round-up: Sterling rides higher, seen by some as possibly undervalued
Sterling posted robust gains on major crosses on Monday, in part due to a weaker dollar as traders pondered whether US President Donald Trump can deliver on his promises and also as some in the market believe sterling may be undervalued after the UK's Brexit vote in 2016.
Food industry calls on government to secure FTA before leaving EU
Ahead of Prime Minister Theresa May triggering formal divorce proceedings with the European Union on Wednesday, industry bodies from the food sector have called on the government to secure a trade deal before the country leaves the bloc.
Opec, non-Opec states defer extension on cuts; Oil price slides
Opec and non-Opec oil producers agreed to review whether a deal to throttle supply should be given a six month extension.
Bank of England stress tests to examine management execution
In its 2017 stress test, the Bank of England UK banks will scrutinise the UK's biggest banks for their ability to cope with an interest rate hike and a seven-year continuation of the industry's current headwinds to profitability.
Brexit optimism waning: only 29% believe it will benefit economy
British consumers increasingly believe the economy will be worse off after Brexit, with a new survey finding just 29% people feel separation from the European Union will have a positive effect on the state’s prosperity.
Pro-Brexit think tank says UK should abandon customs union
The UK should leave the European customs union entirely and avoid a “half-in, half-out, compromise a pro-Brexit think tank warned.
German business confidence at highest since 2011
German business confidence unexpectedly improved in March, according to a widely-followed survey.
FirstGroup consortium wins UK's South Western rail franchise
FirstGroup has won the seven-year contract from the UK Department for Transport to operate trains on the South Western rail franchise, with rival Stagecoach among those missing out.