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Week ahead: Federal Reserve, Bank of England in focus
All eyes over the coming week will be on the US central bank's policy decision on Wednesday.
US close: Stocks extend win streak as markets eye rate cut
US stocks rose again on Friday, capping off an impressive win streak that more or less erased the losses made last week, as investors awaited a widely expected interest-rate cut from the Federal Reserve in the coming days.
Europe close: Stocks end week on a positive note
European shares finished higher on Friday as the betting increased on a larger-than-expected US interest rate cut in US, a day after the European Central Bank trimmed its benchmark.
US open: Stocks move higher, buoyed by inflation data and Fedspeak
Wall Street was trading on the front foot at the end of the week, buoyed by better-than-expected inflation data.
Weekly review
The FTSE 100 ended the week up 91. 62 points, or 1. 12%, closing at 8,273. 09 on Friday.
London close: Stocks finish firmer in subdued trading
London stocks closed in positive territory on Friday, bolstered by hopes of an interest rate cut in the United States, although the gains were modest as trading remained subdued.
Daily Mail, Sun cut US editorial jobs
Two of Britain's largest newspaper publishers, News UK and DMGT, are implementing significant job cuts in their US digital operations, it emerged on Friday.
US consumer sentiment highest since May
US consumer sentiment improved in September to its highest level since May, according to a preliminary survey released on Friday.
FTSE 250 movers: Endeavour shines on gold price, production update
FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,865. 58 0. 82% .
UK's CMA says Vodafone/Three merger could lead to higher prices
Britain’s competition regulator on Friday said Vodafone and Hutchison Three’s £15bn merger could lead to higher prices for tens of millions of consumers and a “substantial" weakening of competition.
FTSE 100 movers: Fresnillo shines on higher gold prices; Flutter falls
London’s FTSE 100 was up 0. 2% at 8,256. 51 in afternoon trade on Friday.
UK inflation expectations reach three-year low
The British public’s expectations for inflation have eased to a three-year low, a Bank of England survey showed on Friday.
Greatland Gold raises £6.7m in oversubscribed retail offer
Greatland Gold announced the successful closure of an oversubscribed retail offer on Friday, raising £6. 7m in gross proceeds.
Mosman Oil resolves legal hurdle for sale of Nadsoilco
Mosman Oil and Gas, a company specialising in helium, hydrogen, and hydrocarbon exploration and production, announced the resolution of a legal claim on Friday.
PRS REIT chair to step down as part of shareholder-agreed changes
PRS REIT announced on Friday that it has reached an agreement with requisitioning shareholders, resulting in the withdrawal of a notice that called for a general meeting to approve certain board changes.
PwC China fined over Evergrande auditing failures
PwC China has been fined nearly £50m for auditing failures relating to collapsed property developer Evergrande Group, it was announced on Friday.
Europe midday: Shares, gold rise on Fed bets; Worldline tanks
European shares opened higher on Friday as the betting increased on a larger-than-expected US interest rate cut in US, a day after the European Central Bank trimmed its benchmark, while gold prices were also driven to a record high.
RBC hikes Travis Perkins targets, paints upbeat outlook
RBC Capital Markets has hiked its target price for Travis Perkins by more than a fifth, saying the builders merchant is well positioned ahead of the arrival of a new chief executive and chair-designate.
London midday: Stocks stay up amid US rate cut hopes
London stocks were still in the black by midday on Friday, with sentiment underpinned by US rate cut hopes, although gains were unspectacular in quiet trade.
Premier African reports progress at Zulu, says it needs more funding
Premier African Minerals updated the market on its Zulu Lithium and Tantalum Project on Friday, reporting significant progress in optimising its flotation plant and anticipating a reduction in production costs.