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Week ahead: Korea tensions, China, UK data in focus
The flow of data from all the main economic regions is set to ramp-up this week, especially in the UK and China.
US pre-open: Stocks set to sag at start of trading, but only slightly
Wall Street is being called to start the session slightly lower following the release of a softer-than-expected reading on monthly consumer prices, although traders remain focused on the headlines coming out of the Korean peninsula and the White House.
FTSE 100 movers: Miners sink as housebuilders stay green
The FTSE 100 was holding near its worst levels of the session on Friday afternoon, with traders still on edge and very wary heading into the weekend break due to the tense geopolitical situation in the Northern Pacific.
Europe close: Stocks end near session-lows save on the Dax
Markets in Europe finished near their session lows - with the notable exception of German stocks - with traders still in a defensive crouch going into the weekend.
Commodities: Russia caps gains in gold
Friday saw Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov urge Pyongyang and Washington to sign up to a previously unveiled joint Russian-Chinese plan under which North Korea would freeze missile tests.
Credit Suisse reiterates 'outperform' on Domino's Pizza
Analysts at Credit Suisse reiterated their 'outperform' recommendation on shares of Domino's Pizza following the company's creation of a joint-venture with its largest franchisee in the capital.
London close: Stocks end near session lows, brush off bounce on Wall Street
Stocks ended near their session lows on Friday with traders still on edge and very wary heading into the weekend break due to the tense geopolitical situation in the Northern Pacific.
FX round-up: Russia and China weigh in to help diffuse North Pacific tensions
Day three of the sabre-rattling between the US and North Korea have again benefited safe haven currencies, although to a lesser degree.
New York favoured option for foreign listing of Saudi Aramco
New York is likely to be the favoured option for the foreign listing of the state oil giant Saudi Aramco, not London or Hong Kong.
Prolonged period of 'very modest' house price growth ahead
Research from Oxford Economics published on Friday said that house price growth in the UK is "running out of steam," with a prolonged period of modest growth likely ahead.
Partner at Mayfair equity firm denies Putney jogger attack after arrest
A partner at Mayfair equity firm Hunter Collins has denied any wrongdoing after being arrested in suspicion of being the jogger who pushed a woman under a bus on Putney bridge.
City of London Group to acquire equity release firm Milton Homes
City of London Group announced on Friday that it has conditionally agreed the acquisition of Milton Homes, and a proposed £11m equity fundraising.
Policy maker advises Bank of England to be 'a bit more activist'
Michael Saunders, an external member of the Bank of England's monetary policy committee has said leaving the European Union will have long-term effects on the British economy while arguing there may still be a case to increase interest rates sooner rather than later.
US CPI rises slightly less-than-expected in July
The cost of living in the States increased at a slightly lower-than-expected pace last month as the cost of energy and that of cars and trucks fell.
Trump says US military is "locked and loaded" for North Korea
US President Donald trump tweeted that the US military is "locked and loaded" in reference to dealing with North Korea, the latest from the US-North Korea standoff.
FTSE 250 movers: Kaz Minerals brings up the rear amidst North Korea jitters
The FTSE 250 was down 1. 02% in early afternoon trading as the week headed towards its conclusion amidst ongoing geopolitical tension following ping-pong threats from the US and North Korea.
US open: Stocks hesitantly higher on weak inflation data
Stocks opened higher in the US for the first time in days on Friday, with investors brushing off much of the geopolitical concern seen on Thursday, and instead focussing on weak inflation data.
OPEC oil output compliance slipping, IEA warns
World oil demand is growing more strongly than previously thought, but revisions to past data for demand from developing economies means the excess oil on the market will clear less quickly than initially expected later in 2017, according to the rich-world's energy watchdog.
Civitas acquires £22.9m property portfolio
Civitas Social Housing announced Friday it had finalised the purchase of a regulated social housing portfolio across south west England for £22. 9m.