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Bonds: Yields diverge on either side of the Pond, against backdrop of international tensions
These were the movements in some of the most widely-followed 10-year sovereign bond yields:.
Friday preview: US data, Wetherspoon's in the spotlight
With next week's US central bank policy meeting looming ever closer, the focus at the end of the week will again be on a raft of economic indicators.
Chocolate could disappear by 2050 due to climate change
Cocoa plants as we know them are expected to become extinct by as early as 2050 as global warming pushes temperatures higher and levels of humidity fall, the World Economic Forum said on Thursday.
Commodities: WTI futures buck selling pressure as EIA ups forecasts
Metals and soft commodities led to the downside on Thursday as the results of two surveys pointed to faster US factory sector activity ahead, triggering gains in the Greenback.
Europe close: Shares boosted by strong US factory sector surveys
Stocks rose as two important US regional manufacturing gauges pointed to robust activity ahead, with traders apparently giving short shrift to the heavy news-flow regarding continuing trade tensions and geopolitical tensions.
Market buzz: NEX receives approach from CME, Unilever picks Rotterdam
1748: NEX Group, Icap as was, has confirmed (in an announcement at 1737 GMT) that it has received a preliminary approach by CME Group regarding a potential acquisition of NEX. "Discussions are at an early stage and there can be no certainty that an offer for NEX will be made, nor as to the terms of any offer, if made. " .
London close: Financials help FTSE perk up after three-day decline
Having hummed and hawed all day amid a buzz of UK corporate and global geopolitical news on Thursday, London's blue chip share index showed signs of life after being laid up for the first three days of the week.
Verditek subsidiary moves forward with air purifier commercialisation
Clean technology company Verditek announced on Thursday that its wholly owned subsidiary, Westec Environmental Solutions (WES), has licensed a company to commercialise one of its products.
Proton Power Systems launches fourth generation fuel cells
Proton Power Systems announced the launch of its fourth generation of high efficiency stacks and fuel cell systems on Thursday.
Director dealings: Carnival boss sells some shares
Cruise line operator Carnival's boss let go of a package of shares worth $149,626 at a price of $68 each.
US Treasury slaps sanctions on 19 Russians for "destabilising" cyber attacks
The US Treasury has imposed sanctions on 19 Russians who it accuses of involvement in interference in the 2016 US presidential race and other "ongoing nefarious attacks".
FTSE 250 movers: Hikma looks over hiccup, Cussons warns again
London's FTSE 250 index was little moved on Thursday, with a rallying Hikma Pharmaceuticals and Cineworld leading the risers as PZ Cussons and Spirax fell.
UK government fails to tackle air pollution at National Health Emergency level
Four select committees formed by UK members of parliament have called for a new Clean Air Act to tackle the UK’s air pollution problem, which they said could provoke half a million more early deaths after Brexit if left undealt with.
Trump's new economic adviser Kudlow sparks new trade war jitters
President Donald Trump’s new chief economic adviser has triggered renewed concerns about a trade war by calling for the US to lead a coalition of nations to stand up to China.
Water Intelligence aims to make a splash with California franchise
Water Intelligence has acquired its franchise in California for $252,000 after raising £4. 2m in a placing to fund several acquisitions, the company said on Thursday.
Purplebricks takes a hit as UBS highlights slowdown
Purplebricks was under the cosh on Thursday as UBS pointed out that growth is slowing at the online estate agent, while competitor Yopa is making progress.
US open: Stocks edge higher amid tensions with China, Russia
Wall Street is registering slight gains on the back of upbeat data on US manufacturing, apparently brushing off simmering tensions on the trade front with China and on the geopolitical side of things with the Russian Federation.
BT Openreach to hire 3,500 trainee broadband engineers
BT’s network infrastructure division Openreach announced it will hire 3,500 new trainee engineers over the next 12 months on Thursday.
FTSE 100 movers: Tesco rallies on JPM upgrade; Hammerson slides
London's FTSE 100 was up 0. 3% to 7,154. 22 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
Totally's Vocare secures a number of contract extensions
Out-of-hospital services provider Totally has secured a number of contract extensions through its wholly-owned urgent care services subsidiary Vocare, it announced on Thursday.