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Week ahead: Chinese data, UK GDP in focus
The market spotlight will shift towards China and the UK over the coming week.
Europe close: Stocks dip after week-long rally
European equities were stuck in a rut on Friday as investors awaited the outcome of the US election and warily watched the continued spread of Covid-19 infections.
London close: Stocks end on mixed note but higher for the week
London stocks recovered from an early bout of selling to end the session little changed as investors waited for more clarity on the outcome of the US presidential election, helped by a better-than-expected reading on the US jobs market and fresh news on the trans-Atlantic mergers and acquisitions front.
Asia report: Stocks mostly higher, US elections and jobs data in focus
Asia Pacific stocks were mostly higher at the end of the week on the back of reports indicating that US presidential candidate Joe Biden was consolidating his lead, which could lead to a quicker than expected resolution of the contest for the White House.