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Bonds: US Treasuries rally hard after Trump interview with WSJ
These were the movements in some of the most widely-followed 10-year sovereign bond yields: US: 2. 24% (-6bp)UK:1. 05% (0. 0%)Germany: 0. 20% (-1bp)France: 0. 93% (-3bp)Spain: 1. 67% (+3bp)Italy: 2. 30% (+2bp)Portugal: 3. 86% (+1bp)Greece: 6. 66% (-6bp) .
US close: Stocks sink again, dollar trashed by Trump talk
US stocks made it two down days in a row on Wednesday as trading was crimped by lingering geopolitical tensions and the upcoming Easter holiday.
FX round-up: Sterling drifts Wednesday to make mild gains on dollar, euro
Sterling drifted to a mildly positive performances against the US dollar and euro on Wednesday afternoon, but was otherwise mixed on other key crosses in a shortened week of trading ahead of the Easter break.
Europe close: Stocks end on mixed note ahead of Easter
The benchmark Stoxx Europe 600 edged up 0. 19% to 381. 90, as Germany’s DAX gained 0. 13% to 12,154. 70 but the CAC slipped 0. 01% at 12,154. 70.
Europe midday: Stocks boosted by carmakers, oil gains
European stocks were trading higher on Wednesday, driven by gains from carmakers, while rising oil prices boosted the energy sector.
London close: Equities trade dulls as geopolitical tensions, Easter suppress interest
Equities trade in London became duller as the day progressed with a blend of geopolitical tensions and the upcoming long Easter weekend suppressing interest.
Sean Spicer apologises amid uproar over Holocaust remark
White House press secretary Sean Spicer has apologised over a controversial comment he made in relation to the Holocaust on Monday, as he faces calls to resign from his position.
Sector movers: Hunting and IMI gain on US shale oil, truck orders
Oil field service names were at the front of gains on Wednesday following supportive comments from management at Hunting and on the back of the latest monthly report out of OPEC.
Thursday preview: Health check on bank credit, Hays and Cussons
Thursday will provide an insight into UK credit conditions, a recent area of concern for the Bank of England‘s policy committee, while trading updates are due from recruiter Hays and soapmaker PZ Cussons.
Melania Trump wins damages from Daily Mail libel case
The Daily Mail has agreed to pay damages to settle a libel claim from Melania Trump, the first lady of the United States.
Comment: What does Turkish referendum mean for the markets?
By Ipek Ozkardeskaya, London Capital Group.
WTI futures dip even as US weekly crude oil stocks fall
US oil inventories fell sharply last week, amid sharp drops in product stocks as imports flatlined and refineries continued to increase their production.
US open: Stocks on track to extend losses amid rising geopolitical tension
US stocks were lower on Wednesday and on track to extend their recent losses as investors held off from making big bets as geopolitical tensions continued to build between the Trump administration and Syria, Russia and North Korea.
HSBC boosts target on Page Group, hails profit growth and capital discipline
HSBC hiked its target price for Page Group shares sharply higher and reiterated its 'Buy' recommendation as the company's bottom line growth above its own estimates forced the broker to concede that it may have been to "conservative".
Credit Suisse sees more M&A ahead at Intertek, lifts target
Constrained organic growth from the ongoing malaise in the Resources sector meant the current 'risk and reward' relationship in Intertek shares was "unattractive", Credit Suisse said, although looking further out more acquisitions would help remedy that.
Koovs launches fashion collaboration with Disney
AIM-listed fashion retailer Koovs has launched an exclusive fashion collaboration with Disney, featuring iconic characters Mickey and Minnie Mouse.
Commodities: Crude rises after API data, Saudi output hints
Crude futures are ahead Wednesday afternoon thanks to data revealing an easing in US oil stores, and hints by Saudi Arabia about further production cuts.
FTSE 250 movers: PageGroup rallies on update; Booker slumps
London's FTSE 250 was up 0. 4% to 19,375. 74 in afternoon trade as investors mulled a mixed UK jobs report and looked ahead to the long Easter weekend.
Tesco FY profits up 30%; first sales growth since 2009/10
Tesco reported a 29. 9% rise in group full year operating profits to £1. 28bn as it delivered its first growth in like-for-like sales since 2010.
FTSE 100 movers: Tesco tumble pulls index lower; Rolls-Royce flies on
A poor reception for Tesco results led to a fall for all supermarkets on Wednesday and kept the FTSE 100 in slight negative territory.