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Europe close: Stocks slip and volatility spikes due to uncertainty on US rates
European shares slid on Thursday following the release of a batch of hotter-than-expected US economic data.
US open: Stocks slip as Treasury yields grind back higher
Stocks on Wall Street were falling back in early trading following the release of a batch of stronger-than-expected economic data.
US job openings fall in May, but quits rate moves up
The number of job openings at US companies fell further in May, yet Americans were confident enough to risk switching jobs at an increased pace.
Weekly US jobless claims rise roughly as expected
Jobless claims in the US rose as expected during the previous week.
US services sector activity rebounds in June, PMIs show
Activity in the US services sector rebounded last month, led by increased production and new orders, the results of a closely followed survey revealed.
US job cut announcements halve in June, Challenger says
Layoff announcements in the States fell sharply last month with job cuts slowing especially sharply among automotive, entertainment and technology companies, the results of a closely followed survey showed.
US private sector hiring surges by 497,000 in June, ADP says
Hiring in America's private sector surged last month, the results of a survey showed.
London midday: Stocks drop as Gilt yields move higher again
London stocks were down on Thursday as investors mulled the latest minutes from the US Federal Reserve, which suggested that more rate hikes were on the cards.