Market Pulse - Currencies
FX round-up: Pound climbs as Barnier, Davis comment on Brexit talks
Sterling gained on the dollar and the euro as rate hike expectations mingled with Brexit news, while the dollar was only edging higher amid strong economic data.
Bitcoin hits record after CME unveils plans for futures contract
Bitcoin prices set a fresh record higher after the Chicago Mercantile Exchange unveiled plans to launch futures on the crypto-currency before the year was out.
Support for independence jumps, Catalan government poll shows
The percentage of Catalans who now support independence for the region has shot higher in the last few months, according to a poll conducted by the regional government.
Official China PMI slows in October amid environmental crackdown
China's economy slowed down in October, according to the results of two 'official' surveys.
FX round-up: Euro takes a tumble as ECB halves stimulus programme
The euro took a tumble against the dollar and fell versus the pound on Thursday after the European Central bank said it will cut the size of its asset purchases and extend the programme until next September.
FX round-up: Dollar boosted by tax plans, pound rallies on Brexit hopes
President Donald Trump's tax reforms made the dollar the early story, before a sterling narrative took over as Brexit developments filtered through from the EU 27 in Brussels.
Chinese CPI weakens in September, but factory gate inflation quickens
Price pressures in China abated last month at the consumer level, even as factory gate prices jumped, as food price deflation intensified.
US and Turkey suspend visa services indefinitely
Turkey and the United States have mutually suspended visa services between the two countries after a row between the two consular departments.
China FX reserves increase slightly in September
China's foreign exchange reserves were little changed last month as capital outflows from Asia's largest economy remained small.