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Political News
13 Nov
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Russian GDP slows more-than-expected in Q3, but economists expect pick-up

Economic growth in Russia slowed over the three months to September, although some economists expected the pace of expansion to pick-up over the following year.

13 Nov
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US and China speaking 'at all levels' ahead of G20 meet, says Kudlow

President Trump has initiated direct contact with Chinese President Xi Jinping ahead of the leaders’ meeting at the G20 in Argentina at the end of the month, White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow told CNBC on Tuesday.

13 Nov
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Cabinet convenes as negotiators agree EU withdrawal text

Theresa May's cabinet will meet on Wednesday after British and EU negotiators agreed the text for a UK-wide customs arrangement that could will form part of a Brexit withdrawal agreement, according to reports on Tuesday afternoon.

13 Nov
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Beijing pursues South China Sea agreement to improve trade relations

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang made a commitment on Tuesday to pursue a code of conduct in the territorially disputed South China Sea with its neighbours, after recent tensions with US Navy vessels in the region.

13 Nov
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Brexit deal imminent, insists leading Cabinet member; pound jumps

A leading member of the UK government has said a Brexit deal could be secured by within a matter of days, if not sooner.

13 Nov
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UK wages grow at fastest rate for nearly a decade

UK wages grew at their fastest rate since 2008, according to official data published on Tuesday, although the unemployment rate also showed a surprise increase.

13 Nov
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FX round-up: Sterling and euro battered, rouble gets unexpected boost

Sterling reeled against the Greenback at the start of the week as the US dollar spot index jumped to its loftiest level since May 2017.