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Commodities: Crude gains amid dollar weakness, drop in US output
Weakness in the US dollar led to a broad push higher for the commodities complex which nevertheless continued to trade in a sideways fashion near their most recent multi-year lows.
FX round-up: Dollar on backfoot as Fed rate hike expectations pared back
Allegations that US president Donald Trump tried to influence an investigation into his former national security adviser sent the US dollar to its lowest level since early November as expectations for a June interest rate hike from the US central bank were declined.
Europe close: Banks lead drop as volatility flies on Trump allegations
The pan-European benchmark Stoxx 600 index saw its worst one-day fall since September as investors rushed to protect from downside risks, sending a key gauge of stockmarket volatility flying.
London close: US political storm rains on Footsie's parade
London's top flight index finished the day on the backfoot but off its intra-session lows as gains in the shares of precious metals miners and index heavyweights Lloyds and Tesco helped to offset the drag from the gathering political storm clouds on the other side of the Atlantic.
US congressman officially calls for Trump impeachment
Democratic congressman Al Green has become the first politician to officially call for Donald Trump to be impeached.
Volkswagen CEO being investigated over market manipulation in 'Dieselgate'
The chief executive of German car giant Volkswagen is under formal investigation for the first time in relation to the emissions scandal which rocked the company in 2015.
Sector movers: Construction and A&D lead losses on US political news
Losses for Construction and Aerospace&Defence issues dragged the market lower amid an increasingly raucous dust-up on Capitol Hill.
US open: Volatility spikes as political storm clouds gather over Capitol Hill
Fresh allegations of improprieties in the Oval Office are finally provoking a response from Wall Street, sending some traders dashing to buy protection from downside risks.
WTI futures jump after latest DoE inventory figures
US oil and product stockpiles fell sharply during the latest reference week despite a sharp pick-up in imports.
FTSE 250 movers: Sophos surges on results; M&B slumps as profit drops
London's FTSE 250 was down 0. 6% to 19,764. 19 in afternoon trade.
Blue Star investee SatoshiPay now accepting PayPal
Technology-focussed investment company Blue Star Capital announced on Wednesday that its investee company, private nano payment and blockchain business SatoshiPay, would now accept top-ups of its online wallet via PayPal.
FTSE 100 movers: Fresnillo shines as gold rallies; Hikma slumps on downgrade
London's FTSE 100 was down 0. 5% to 7,485. 04 in afternoon trade as investors digested the latest round of UK jobs data and political turmoil in the US.
Thursday preview: Burberry, Royal Mail, 3i, Hargreaves Lansdown
Thursday will be a busy day for company results, led by the likes of Burberry, Royal Mail, 3i and Hargreaves Lansdown.
Ideagen trades in line with expectations
Information management software provider Ideagen updated the market on its trading for the year to 30 April on Wednesday, ahead of the announcement of its full year results on or around 18 July.
Inland Homes given consent for 206 residential units
South and South East England-focussed housebuilder and brownfield regeneration specialist Inland Homes announced on Wednesday that it received a resolution to grant planning consent to develop 148 residential units at Sherborne Wharf, Birmingham, in the company's first scheme in the Midlands.
Corero confirms additional SmartWall order
Network security company Corero Network Security announced an additional order of $0. 5m for its SmartWall Threat Defense System on Wednesday, from the US-based international hosting provider that initially placed an order of $0. 7m in March 2016.
UK equilibrium rate of unemployment may lie well below 4.5%
There is no revival in pay growth on the horizon, contrary to expectations from other economists, including those on the Monetary Policy Committee, Oxford Economics said.
ATTRAQT makes progress with integration of Fredhopper
Onsite search, online merchandising and ecommerce personalisation technology provider ATTRAQT Group updated the market on the integration of its acquisition of Fredhopper, which was completed on 8 March.
Spinnaker cash shell floats with bulging board to target energy sector
Cash shell Spinnaker Opportunities has floated on the full list of the London Stock Exchange with a £1. 2m fundraising to help it find opportunity in the energy and industrial sectors.
Ikea to open three new UK stores, creating 1,300 jobs
Swedish furniture giant Ikea will open three new stores in the UK by the end of next year, creating 1,300 new jobs by the end of 2018.