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US close: Markets eke out gains as oil prices fall
US stocks finished just above the line on Thursday with low oil prices dragging energy stocks down on the back of higher-than-expected US oil inventory data.
Bonds: Bunds underperform after ECB, but Schatz higher
These were the movements in some of the most widely-followed 10-year sovereign bond yields:.
ECB's Draghi still sees need for very substantial stimulus, but less worried
Rate-setters in Frankfurt stuck to script on Thursday, with chief Mario Draghi saying that underlying inflation remained low and was only expected to rise gradually, even while at the same time striking a more confident note on the economic outlook which gave lenders' shares a boost.
FX round-up: Sterling down versus euro, dollar after ECB as focus shifts to Fed
Sterling is down against the euro and dollar on Thursday evening after European Central Bank (ECB) stood pat on monetary policy this afternoon and as the market anticipates a US Federal Reserve rate hike next week.
Europe close: Stocks edge higher despite commodity headwind
European stocks edged higher on Thursday as ECB chief Mario Draghi struck a more upbeat note, although oil prices proved a powerful drag.
London close: Resources price slide hurts mining, oil majors as ECB stands pat
Stocks in London ended Thursday lower with the shares of mining and oil heavyweights taking a beating as commodity prices headed south, and as European Central Bank (ECB) stood pat on its key interest rate as expected.
Commodities: Crude dives after US inventories; gold falls on Fed rate-rise views
Crude-oil futures have been shaken lower as lingering worries about the global glut of the black liquid heightened after hefty rises in US inventories on Wednesday.
US open: Low oil price drags energy stocks down
US stocks were unchanged on Thursday with low oil prices dragging energy stocks down on the back of higher-than-expected US oil inventory data.
Trump has ignited business confidence in US - JPMorgan boss Dimon
The election of Donald Trump as the president of the US has been a major boost to businesses in the country, according to the head of one of its biggest banks.
China new bank lending picks up sharply in February
Bank lending in China ramped up significantly in February, in a positive sign for the economy, but some economists expected higher financing costs later in the year to eventually drag on growth.
Friday preview: Watch out for UK industrial output and US non-farm payrolls
Ushering in the weekend, the US non-farm payrolls report is a globally significant event for traders, while in the UK attention earlier will be on official industrial output.
US pre-open: Stocks to open lower as WTI futures fall below $50
US futures pointed to a lower opening on Wall Street ahead of the release of weekly jobless claims numbers, while oil prices fell and the dollar strengthened on the back of Wednesday's strong ADP payrolls report.
Iceland becomes first country to introduce mandatory proof of equal pay
Iceland celebrated International Women's Day on Wednesday by introducing legislation which forces companies to provide proof of their commitment to equal pay for all genders and ethnicities.
Fed repricing may be set to make waves, UBS says
The rapid shift in near-term rate hike expectations Stateside saw only relatively small moves in FX markets and bonds continued to trade within their recent trading ranges, but that might be about to change, UBS told clients.
Greatland Gold gets go-ahead for drilling at Bromus
Precious and base metals exploration and development company Greatland Gold announced on Thursday that its received approval to commence drilling at the Bromus project in Western Australia, from the Western Australian Department of Mines and Petroleum.
Forex provides slight respite for Uranium Resources losses
Tanzania-focussed uranium exploration company Uranium Resources announced its results for the six months to 31 December on Thursday, with nil revenue and total administrative expenses growing slightly to $0. 14m from $0. 12m in the same period of 2015.
Trading still challenging at broker Arden Partners
Investors in Arden Partners, gathering for the company’s annual general meeting on Wednesday morning, were reminded of the challenging market the broker remained in.
Regency Mines makes further progress in US
Regency Mines announced further developments at its coal projects located in the Appalachian Basins of the eastern US on Thursday.
Elegant Hotels signs on new St Lucia property
Barbados-focussed upscale freehold hotel and hospitality owner and operator Elegant Hotels Group announced that it signed a marketing and sales services agreement on Thursday, with The Landings Resort and Spa in St Lucia.
Brexit pain sees cost of Tottenham Hotspur's stadium in Bremain heartland double
The cost of Tottenham Hotspur's flash new stadium in one of London's Bremain strongholds has doubled to roughly £800m, in part due to costs soaring after UK's controversial Brexit vote last year.