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Sector movers: Industrial metals, food retailers lead
The best performing areas of the market were a mix of cyclicals and defensives.
Europe close: German stocks give back gains amid political impasse
Stocks ended the session modestly lower as traders waited for the release of the minutes of the US Federal Reserve's last rate-setting meeting in the evening and monitored the news-flow out of Germany, amid speculation that a 'grand coalition' between Germany's two main political parties, the centre-right CDU/CSU and the Socialist SPD, may yet be possible.
FX round-up: sterling helped higher post budget, weaker dollar lends a hand
The pound received a boost higher on Wednesday following the delivery of the Chancellor's budget, while the greenback fell for a second day.
US open: Shares hold ground ahead of FOMC minutes
Wall Street is holding its ground following the record highs set the day before, albeit amid lighter than usual trading volumes ahead of the Thanksgiving Holiday on Thursday, with investors looking to the release of the minutes of the most recent meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee.
US consumer confidence holds near best level since 2004, good signal for Xmas
Americans are looking confidently to the future in a potentially strong signal for spending over the Christmas holidays, according to the results of closely-followed survey.
Eurozone consumer confidence jumps in November
Consumer confidence in the single currency bloc shot higher in November, according to the executive arm of the European Union.
Durable goods orders fall in October, weighed down by volatile aircraft component
Orders for goods made to last more than three years slowed much more quickly than expected last month amid a decline in those for aircraft, both civilian and military.
Europe midday: German stocks little changed amid high-level political contacts
Stocks are seeing modest gains as traders wait for the release of the minutes of the US Federal Reserve's last rate-setting meeting in the evening and monitor the news-flow out of Germany, amid speculation that a 'grand coalition' between Germany's two main political parties, the centre-right CDU/CSU and the Socialist SPD, may yet be possible.
Fresh elections in Germany still most likely outcome, Berenberg says
The German state has not been left moribund by the recent failure of talks aimed at forming a new coalition government, nor will it significantly derail a push for reforming the euro area's architecture or the Brexit negotiations, a top-rated economist said.
Broker tips: Reckitt Benckiser, QinetiQ, EasyJet
JP Morgan has upgraded its view on shares of Reckitt Benckiser, with its analysts pointing to potential upside in the firm's earnings per share in fiscal year 2020 and the potential for shifts in the company's portfolio of assets to unlock value.
Investec upgrades EasyJet despite "disappointing" results
Analysts at Investec lifted their target price on shares of EasyJet, despite the company's "disappointing" (albeit in-line with guidance) results the day before in comparison to those from its peer group.
JP Morgan upgrades Reckitt Benckiser, sees scope for M&A in medium-term
JP Morgan has upgraded its view on shares of Reckitt Benckiser, with its analysts pointing to potential upside in the firm's earnings per share in fiscal year 2020 and the potential for shifts in the company's portfolio of assets to unlock value.
Europe open: Stocks edge higher with spotlight on Fed minutes, German Socialists
Stocks have begun the morning little changed despite the strong gains overnight on Wall Street, with traders waiting for the release of the minutes of the US Federal Reserve's last rate-setting meeting in the evening and monitoring the news-flow out of Germany.