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Europe close: Mounting worries around Covid-19, US stimulus maul stocks
European stocks were walloped on Thursday as London was placed under stricter Covid-19 measures while Germany, France and Italy all reported record daily rises in Covid-19 infections.
Friday preview: Brexit, US stimulus talks in focus
The market spotlight will be firmly on Brexit with the Prime Minister set to decide on Friday whether or not to continue talks with Brussels.
UK 'Tempest' programme will support 20,000 jobs a year through 2050
Development of the UK's next-generation combat jet will support tens of thousands of jobs with very significant positive spill-over effects for the broader economy, a study conducted by consultancy PwC found.
Philly Fed manufacturing index jumps in October, new orders soar
Manufacturing activity in the US mid-Atlantic region accelerated sharply in October, the results of one of the most closely-watched surveys for the sector revealed.
Empire State factory index eases in September
Manufacturing sector activity in the New York state area cooled a bit, according to a closely-followed survey, although some of the underlying details were stronger.
London to move from Tier-1 to Tier-2 Covid-19 restrictions on Saturday
Londoners will be subject to Tier-2 Covid-19 restrictions from Saturday, meaning that the mixing of households indoors and at pubs and restaurants will not be allowed.