Commodities
Commodities: Natural gas jumps, Saudi unlikely to weaponise oil
Commodities were on a roll at the start of the week with natural gas pacing gains amid analyst chatter around expected continued strong demand for liquid natural gas in Asia over the coming winter, led by China, albeit followed by a drop.
Theresa May says Brexit deal still 'achievable', despite delays
Theresa May reassured Parliament that a Brexit deal is still “achievable” despite outstanding differences with the European Union and claims a broad agreement on the structure of the final relationship had already been secured.
Empire State manufacturing improves in October
Manufacturing conditions in the New York region improved more than expected in October, according to a survey from the New York Fed.
Europe midday: Stocks track losses in Asia, politics in the spotlight
Stocks on the Continent have started the week slightly lower, tracking sharp losses in Asia overnight and with investors seemingly brushing-off a bounce on Wall Street last Friday.
US retail sales miss forecasts in September, further slowdown seen
The US consumer reined in spending sharply last month and economists believed a further slowdown was on the cards.
Trump admits climate change 'not a hoax' but says it could 'change back'
US President Donald Trump acknowledged that climate change was not a hoax and said he does not consider ongoing trade tensions with China a "war", during a televised interview.
Brexit talks halted ahead of key EU summit
Brexit negotiations have seemingly hit a brick wall over the Irish border issue, which may mean the UK will miss the opportunity to close a deal in this week’s European Union summit.