International News
Europe close: Spanish investors shrug off central bank warning about Catalan risks
European stocks ended the day little changed with investors waiting on the release of the White House's tax reform plans later in the session and Friday's all-important monthly US jobs report.
European Airline signs letter of intent to purchase at least 31 C-series planes
Multinational aerospace and transportation company Bombardier has announced that an unnamed European airline has signed a letter of intent to buy at least 31 of its C-series planes with options for an additional 30 aircraft.
Time Warner and AT&T shares drop on antitrust suit report
US Department of Justice officials are considering bringing an antitrust lawsuit over AT&T’s proposed deal to acquire Time Warner, The Wall Street Journal has reported.
British construction workers to be wooed by New Zealand
Thousands of British construction workers could be wooed to New Zealand in coming years, as the new leftist government there begins a campaign to attract global talent as it prepares to ramp up investment in housing and infrastructure.
Trump calls for death penalty for New York terror suspect
Donald Trump has called for the suspect in Tuesday’s terror attack in New York to be given the death penalty, as the fallout from the incident continues.
US open: Wall Street set for dip, despite tax reform and Fed news
Stocks have started the session lower with investors reacting poorly to the latest quarterly updates out of Facebook and Tesla overnight and ahead of Friday's all-important monthly US jobs report.
US initial jobless claims unexpectedly dip
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits unexpectedly dipped last week, according to data from the Labor Department.
US labor productivity picks up in the third quarter
US non-farm labour productivity picked up in the third quarter as output picked up much more rapidly than the number of hours worked.
Ousted Catalan leaders attend court as Puigdemont stays in Brussels
Nine former members of the Catalonia regional government have appeared at a high court hearing in Madrid to answer charges of rebellion.
Asia report: Most markets fall as investors eye Fed, BoE
Most markets in Asia fell on Thursday, as investors digested news from the US Federal Reserve, which chose to stand pat on interest rate targets after its latest two-day meeting on Wednesday.
US pre-open: Stocks to nudge lower ahead of tax bill announcement
US futures pointed to a marginally lower open on Wall Street on Thursday as investors waited for President Trump to announce Fed Chair Janet Yellen's successor and for the unveiling of the House Republican tax bill.
US senators warn tech giants on Russia actions
Representatives for Facebook, Twitter and Google received a dressing down from senators in the US on Wednesday for not doing enough to stop Russian interference in last year’s presidential election.
Eurozone manufacturing hits highest level since February 2011
Activity in the eurozone manufacturing sector was at its best level in more than six and a half years in October, according to data released on Friday.