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Week ahead: US non-farm payrolls, Global PMIs in focus
All eyes over the coming week will be on the release of the "all-important" monthly jobs report in the States at the end of the week.
Europe close: Stocks end month on a positive note
European shares advanced on Friday as investors assessed a slight rise in eurozone inflation.
Eurozone inflation ticks higher in November
Euro area inflation picked up in November in annual terms, although some economists were expecting that it would soon head lower again.
Friday preview: UK consumer credit, euro area CPI in focus
The market spotlight at the end of the week will be on the latest consumer credit and mortgage lending figures.
Europe close: Shares dip, French issues underperform with budget in focus
European shares finished a tad lower on Wednesday as the spectre of high US tariffs threatened by President-elect Donald Trump dampened sentiment and prompted warnings from central bankers of the impact on growth and inflation.
US personal incomes and spending beat forecasts in October
Americans continued to spend freely last month, amid a slight pick up in price pressures.
Thursday preview: German and Spanish CPI data due out
Investor focus on Thursday will be on German and Spanish consumer price data for November.
Wednesday preview: US PCE price, durable goods orders data in focus
The market spotlight on Wednesday will be on a deluge of economic data due out in the States.
Europe close: Stocks gain despite poor German data
European shares were mostly higher on Monday even as news arrived that German business morale had worsened.
Week ahead: US PCE price data, Fed minutes in focus
Investor focus over the coming holiday-shortened week will be on the latest US inflation data and their potential implications for Federal Reserve policy.
Sunday newspaper round-up: Nationwide, Close Brothers, Gold
Nationwide will announce a £2bn gain on its £2. 9bn takeover of Virgin Money in its half-year results, this Wednesday, likely triggering a windfall for its customers. The building society will also turbo-charge investment in the combined business on top of its recently begun 500 person hiring spree. As well, millions of members are in line for more 'fairer share' perks. - Financial Mail on Sunday.
Friday preview: Global PMIs, Univeler in focus
Markets' attention at the end of the week will be on the release of a raft of purchasing managers' surveys for manufacturing and services in the euro area, UK and US.
Europe close: Geopolitical jitters put a lid on stocks
European shares surrendered morning gains on Wednesday as continuing geopolitical tensions in Ukraine hit sentiment.
Wednesday preview: UK CPI, Sage in focus
Investors' focus in the middle of the week would be on the latest UK consumer price data.
Sunday newspaper round-up: Kursk, AstraZeneca, BAE Systems
America's President has authorised Ukraine to employ long-range ATACMS supplied by the US to strike targets inside Russia. More specifically, Kyiv will now be allowed to strike targets within the Kursk region, the New York Times reported. Speculation may increase that permission from Britain, the US and France to do the same with Storm Shadow missiles could follow. Joe Biden's decision is said to have been triggered by the appearance of North Korean troops in the Kursk region.
Europe close: Pharma and Tech issues drag on indices
Most European equity markets incurred in slight losses on Friday with pharma and technology stocks pacing losses.
Europe close: Stocks end mixed despite in-line CPI data Stateside
European shares finished on a mixed note on Wednesday after a weak session in Asia as investors worried about the possible imposition of tariffs by the new US administration.
Thursday preview: US producer prices, Fed's Powell in focus
Investors' focus on Thursday will continue to be on the inflation picture in the States.
Week ahead: US CPI, Fedspeak in the spotlight
Investors' focus over the following week would be on US consumer prices and the country's central bank, the Federal Reserve.
Asia report: China stocks end down under threat of US tariffs, government measures underwhelm
Asia Pacific stocks ended the week on a soft note after officials in Beijing refrained from more fiscal stimulus.