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US close: Markets end green on last day of campaign madness
US markets were buoyed on Monday by news that Hillary Clinton was likely to be heading to the White House on 8 November, after the FBI cleared the Democratic candidate over use of her emails on a private server.
UK retail sales accelerate in October, BRC-KPMG finds
UK retail sales continued to strengthen in October, according to a closely followed survey, helped by a change in fortunes for the clothing trade.
Brexit minister Davis advocates discretion over the UK's plans post-exit
David Davis, the Secretary of State in charge of exiting the EU, was questioned by members of Parliament on Monday over the High Court’s ruling on the implementation of Article 50.
Bonds: Gilts slip, Greek debt finds a bid on bailout optimism
These were the movements in some of the most widely-followed 10-year sovereign bond yields:.
FX roundup: Sterling lathered lower amid US election soap
Sterling was lathered lower on most major crosses as the acrimonious US election soap rattled towards conclusion, with several polls and investment banks expecting Democrat candidate Hilary Clinton to win the vote.
Europe close: Basic resource and bank shares lead gains
European stocks rallied on Monday as investors breathed a sigh of relief after the FBI cleared Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton of any wrongdoing over the weekend, together with a surge in bulk commodity futures and some well-received corporate releases.
London close: Stocks rise as polls put Clinton in the lead for US President
London stocks rose on Monday as the latest polls put Hillary Clinton in the lead in the US presidential election after the FBI cleared her of any wrongdoing.
eServGlobal's revenue expectations fall
Mobile financial technology company eServGlobal, dropped their expectations for its year-end revenue in a trading update on Monday.
Commodities: Crude oil advances, OPEC chief says Russia on board
Crude-oil futures were on the front foot on Monday afternoon, but remain well below $50 a barrel despite being helped by some positive risk appetite ahead of the US presidential election.
Goldman Sachs predicts Clinton win on Tuesday
US investment bank Goldman Sachs says that it expects Hillary Clinton to win the presidential election on Tuesday, and has suggested that she may do so with a larger margin of victory than expected.
Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena jumps on speculation Qatar to invest
Shares in stricken Italian lender Banca Monte Dei Paschi di Siena snapped higher, with some market commentary attributing the move to speculation that a roadshow for the lender's upcoming €5bn capital increase might have succeeded in attracting some investors.
Sovereign Mines of Africa to become cash shell after Mandiana farm-out
Sovereign Mines of Africa (SMA) has agreed to farm-out its 75% interest in the Mandiana Gold Project, in Republic of Guinea, to Volcanic Metals Corp.
Egyptian pound continues sliding
Egypt's pound fell for a second day following the government's devaluation in the previous week, with the country's finance minister having said the country would ask the International Monetary Fund to approve its $12bn loan request in the next day or two.
FTSE 100 movers: Miners lead index on Clinton FBI relief rally
The FTSE 100 had one of its best days in the last two months as mining stocks in particular rose along with most global markets, seemingly on the expectation that the more conventional candidate appeared likely to win the US presidential election.
HSBC hails benefits from Brazil exit as underlying profits beat forecasts
HSBC reported that profits in the third quarter fell 86% compared to last year due to the disposal of its Brazilian bank, but underlying profits were higher in all four of its business functions and better than the market expected.
Musk: Universal basic income to be the result of increased automation
Elon Musk, chief executive officer of car-maker Tesla Motors, has predicted that governments will eventually have to pay a universal basic income, in order to offset jobs lost to automation.
Results round-up
HSBC reported that profits in the third quarter fell 86% compared to last year due to the disposal of its Brazilian bank, but underlying profits were higher in all four of its business functions and better than the market expected.
Sector movers: Steel and mining stocks rise as futures surge
Steel and mining stocks paced gains as key commodity futures surged at the start of the week.
Revenue shrinks and costs rise at Oncimmune
Early cancer detection company Oncimmune Holdings announced its full year results for the year to 31 May on Monday, including £12. 2m raised by the issue of equity in the year.
Tesco Bank suspends payments as 20,000 accounts hit by hackers
Around 20,000 Tesco Bank customers had money taken from their accounts by hackers over the weekend, with double that amount having seen "suspicious transactions".