Bonds
Bonds: Gilts find bid after previous day's sell-off
These were the movements in some of the most widely-followed 10-year sovereign bond yields: US: 2. 42% (+3bp)UK: 1. 33% (-1bp)Germany: 0. 37% (-2bp)France: 0. 68% (-3bp)Italy: 1. 75% (-4bp)Spain: 1. 45% (-4bp)Portugal: 1. 87% (-6bp)Greece: 5. 45% (-3bp)Japan: 0. 04% (+1bp) .
UK and EU reach agreement on EU divorce bill, report says
Westminster has reached an agreement with Brussels, in principle, on its so-called Brexit 'divorce bill', according to the Daily Telegraph.
S&P reaffirms long-term debt rating for StanChart
Standard and Poor's reiterated its BBB+ rating on the long-term debt of Asia-focused Standard Chartered, confident in the lender's ability to continue improving the strength of its balance sheet and asset quality, while maintaining "robust" funding and liquidity profiles.
South Africa under pressure after S&P cuts to 'junk', ANC congress in focus
Standard&Poor's has become the second major agency to cut its rating on South Africa's long-term sovereign debt to 'junk' with the third, Moody's, placing its own ratings under review for a possible downgrade.
Bonds: Gilts outperform
These were the movements in some of the most widely-followed 10-year sovereign bond yields: US: 2. 34% (+2bp)UK: 1. 25% (+0bp)Germany: 0. 36% (+1bp)France: 0. 70% (+2bp)Spain: 1. 49% (+2bp)Italy: 1. 81% (+3bp)Portugal: 1. 94% (+1bp)Greece: 5. 38% (+0bp)Japan: 0. 03% (+0bp) .
South African Reserve Bank pauses interest rates ahead of debt rating decision
South Africa's central bank opted to leave interest rates on hold on Thursday, but the country is still facing several hurdles on Friday when several key ratings agencies are set to choose whether to downgrade the country's debt.
Belgian business confidence rises above forecasts in November
Business confidence in Belgium rose more than expected in November, led by a sharp improvement in sentiment in busines-related services and construction.
Several ECB rate-setters push to de-link forward guidance from QE, minutes show
European Central Bank rate-setters believe their so-called 'forward guidance' has helped to anchor interest rate expectations within the bloc, the minutes of their last deliberations reveal, but several also pushed for more flexibility to allow for a quicker end to their asset purchases.
Many on FOMC believe low inflation may also reflect persistent factors, minutes show
Central bankers in the States are pretty much set on raising their benchmark interest rate again when they meet again on 12-13 December, but the pace at which they will continue to do so in 2018 is less clear, the minutes of their policy meeting have revealed.
Bonds: Gilts underperform amid Brexit talks optimism, Budget
These were the yields on some of the most widely-followed 10-year sovereign bond yields: US: 2. 32% (-4bp)UK: 1. 28% (+1bp)Germany: 0. 35% (+0bp)France: 0. 67% (-1bp)Spain: 1. 45% (-3bp) Italy: 1. 77% (-1bp)Portugal: 1. 91% (-1bp)Greece: 5. 37% (+3bp)Japan: 0. 03% (-0bp) .
Faroe Petroleum issues $100m senior, unsecured bond in Nordic bond market
The independent oil and gas company, Faroe Petroleum, announced on Tuesday the issue of a $100m senior, unsecured bond in the Nordic bond market, in an attempt to strengthen the company's balance sheet.
Budget preview: Hammond's faces unhappy balancing act
Philip Hammond faces a near-impossible task as he seeks to balance competing demands when delivering his budget.
Embattled Bombardier sees good demand for $1bn senior note sale
Embattled multinational aerospace and transportation company Bombardier has successfully issued fresh debt in what some observers appeared to judge as a move to bulk-up its balance sheet.
Moody's upgrades Vedanta Resources's corporate family rating
Moody's upgraded the corporate family rating (CFR) of mining group Vedanta Resources on Monday as stabilising commodity prices looked set to enhance the company's EBITDA and cash flow generation.
Bonds: Gilts outperform Treasuries, but end lower too
These were the movements in some of the most widely-followed 10-year sovereign bond yields: US: 2. 38% (+6bp)UK: 1. 31% (+2bp)Germany: 0. 38% (+0bp)France: 0. 73% (-0bp)Spain: 1. 54% (-1bp)Portugal: 1. 98% (-2bp) .
US core CPI edges past forecasts, some economists see big rise ahead
The cost of the living in the States increased a tad more quickly than expected last month as rising prices for used cars and trucks, shelter and medical care services pushed the so-called 'core' rate higher.
PCE inflation should be allowed to run above 2%, Fed's Evans says
The US central bank should be willing to allow inflation to run moderately above its target and say so clearly, a top official said.
S&P cuts Venezuela's sovereign debt rating to 'selective default'
Standard&Poor's downgraded its rating on the long-term debt of Venezuela after the Caribbean country missed $200m of coupon payments on already outstanding debt, even as Caracas prepares to attempt a restructuring of its foreign debt pile.
German GDP growth surprises sharply to the upside in third quarter
The rate of growth in Germany's gross domestic product accelerated over the three months to September, on the back of stronger foreign demand and investment.
US consumer confidence slips in November, but wage expectations rise
Consumer sentiment in the US is a little bit weaker at the start of month, although still at lofty levels, even as Americans and analysts ponder the prospect for rising official rates and try and anticipate their potential impact on spending.