UK house prices stalled in September for first time in 19 months

British house prices stayed flat in September for the first time in 19 months, a survey out on Friday showed.

US durable goods orders fall in August on less jet contracts

Orders for durable goods in the US fell by a record 18. 2% in August, having previously registered a record 22. 5% increase in July.

BoE's Carney says first interest rate rise "getting closer" - UPDATE

Bank of England Governor Mark Carney has given another warning that an interest rate rise "is getting closer", although he said the timing would depend on economic data.

Initial jobless claims rose less than expected

UK high street sales slow in September, says CBI

UK high street sales slowed in September against the previous month, triggering fresh fears that the UK's consumer-led economic recovery is losing steam.

Former Telstra CEO trying to raise funds for €7.5bn Telecom Italia bid

Changes in US tax inversion laws dim appeal of Shire-AbbVie tie-up, but deal still likely - WSJ

Blackrock sells £150m of shares in Tesco

GSK confirms Sir Philip Hampton as new chairman

Euro/dollar down 0.33% to 1.2736