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Europe close: Stocks shrug-off trade tensions, Basic Resources leads rally
European stocks saw across-the-board gains on Wednesday, underpinned by a solid performance from the basic resources sector, as investors' apprehension around global trade talks eased a bit, although many analysts remained quite cautious.
London close: Footsie buoyed by miners
Stocks finished near their best levels of the session on the back of gains in miners' shares and as early strength in sterling wore off.
Thursday preview: Brexit, retail sales and Diageo in focus
All things Brexit will continue to be high on the agenda on Thursday, as the European leaders' summit in Salzburg wraps-up.
US current account deficit narrows to 2.0% of GDP in Q2
America's current account deficit with the rest of the world narrowed more quickly than expected during the second quarter.
US housing starts jump in August, but permits decline
Homebuilding in the States picked-up substantially last month, but a key forward-looking indicator fell short of analysts' forecasts.
BoE's Haldane calls for second revolution in central bank's communications
Bank chief economist Andrew Haldane laid out the case on Wednesday for a second revolution in how the Bank of England interacts and communicates with the British public.
Europe midday: Stocks edge higher despite trade headwinds
European stocks edged higher in early trade on Wednesday, underpinned by a solid performance from the basic resources sector, as investors apprehension around global trade talks eased a bit, although many analysts remained quite cautious.