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FTSE 250 movers: Vanquis Bank plunges after posting H1 loss
Shares in Vanquis Banking Group were plunging on Friday, after the company swung to losses in its first-half financial results.
Europe midday: Shares lower as BoJ yield move rattles investors; Atos slumps
European shares were lower on Friday as investors fretted that more rate hikes were on the horizon after US GDP grew more than expected and the Bank of Japan's decision to make its yield curve control policy more flexible sent ripples through bond markets.
Eurozone sentiment falls again in July
Economic sentiment in the eurozone dropped for the third month in a row in July to 94. 5 from 95. 3, confirming recent surveys that the single-currency bloc faced a potential recession.
Europe open: Shares lower on rate fears, BoJ yield move; Ams-Osram surges
European shares opened lower at the end of the week as investors fretted that more rate hikes were on the horizon after US GDP grew more than expected in the second quarter and digested the Bank of Japan's decision to make its yield curve control policy more flexible.
Bank of Japan makes shock change to bond yield policy
The Bank of Japan on Friday maintained negative interest rates but said it would now allow “greater flexibility” in its target range for 10-year government bond yields.
Standard Chartered unveils $1bn buyback as first-half profit beats estimates
Standard Chartered lifted annual guidance and launched a $1bn share buyback after first-half profits rose 20% on the back of soaring interest rates.
NatWest H1 profits beat expectations as Rose row rumbles on
UK bank NatWest on Friday reported better-than-expected interim profits only days after it was rocked by the resignation of chief executive Alison Rose over leaking of details of hard-right former political party leader Nigel Farage.