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UK July car registrations jump, but growth forecasts cut - SMMT
UK new car registrations jumped 28% year on year in July, revealing another boom for battery electric cars - with one sold every 60 seconds, according to industry figures published on Friday.
German factory orders rise unexpectedly in June
German industrial orders rose unexpectedly in June - defying expectations of a fall - as large-scale orders provided a boost.
US July non-farm payrolls rise by lower-than-expected 187,000
The US economy added fewer new jobs than expected last month, with official data showing non-farm payroll rose by 187,000 in July, below forecasts of an increase of 200,000.
Eurozone July construction activity contracts sharply - PMI
Construction activity in the eurozone entered a "sharp and accelerated decline" last month according to key survey data released on Friday.
Europe midday: Shares flat as EZ retail sales disappoint
European shares were flat at midday as investors digested suggestions the Chinese government could provide extra economic stimulus, a raft of eurozone data and also looked ahead to US non-farm payrolls data.
WPP cuts full-year growth forecast as interim profits slump
Advertising giant WPP on Friday cut its like-for-like growth forecast for the full year due as North America revenues fell in the second quarter.
EZ retail sales fall in July - Eurostat
Eurozone retail sales fell unexpectedly in June as inflationary pressures started to weigh on consumer behaviour, official data revealed on Friday.
Europe close: Shares rebound on US payrolls, strong Wall St
European shares rebounded to close higher after three straight days of losses as US non-farm payrolls data lent weight to the case for a pause in Federal Reserve rate rises while a strong Wall Street start on the back of strong results from Amazon also boosted sentiment.
London close: Shares rally as US payroll data hints at possible rate pause
London stocks rallied to close higher on Friday after the latest monthly non-farm payrolls report in the US suggested the US Federal Reserve may be able to pause interest rate rises.
FTSE 100 movers: WPP in doldrums after forecast cut; Shell up on oil price rise
Advertising giant WPP on Friday cut its like-for-like growth forecast for the full year due as North America revenues fell in the second quarter.
FTSE 250 movers: Capita crashes on cyber attack costs, interim loss
Shares in UK government contractor Capita plunged on Friday after it posted a loss for the half-year, including taking a hit of up to £25m from a cyber attack on its computer systems.
US open: Shares start higher after NFP; Amazon surges on results beat
US stocks opened higher on Friday as traders mulled the impact of the latest job report on future interest rate moves by the Federal Reserve.
Capita shares slump as £25m cyber attack cost hits profits
Shares in UK government contractor Capita plunged on Friday after it posted a loss for the half-year, including taking a hit of up to £25m from a cyber attack on its computer systems.
Europe open: Shares up on China stimulus talk, eyes on US jobs data
European shares hit positive territory after three straight days of losses as investors digested suggestions the Chinese government could provide extra economic stimulus and also looked ahead to US non-farm payrolls data.
Halma buys Australia's Lazer Safe for £23m
Safety technology group Halma said it had bought Australian company Lazer Safe for AUD $45m (£23m) on a cash- and debt-free basis.