Commodities
Russia courting Exxon with new projects while US sanctions loom
The Russian government and Exxon Mobil have begun discussions over new oil and gas projects according to reports on Friday, potentially complicating future US sanctions against the Kremlin.
Italian bonds rally as EU's Moscovici calls for dialogue
Italian bonds are rallying at the end of the week after the European Union's economy chief, Pierre Moscovici, called for a calm dialogue with Rome.
UK plastic recycling industry accused of fraud and corruption
The UK plastics recycling industry is under investigation for fraud and corruption, with the Environment Agency accusing companies of abusing the exports system and of leaving waste to leak into rivers and oceans.
MPs call for earlier ban on petrol and diesel car sales
MPs from the Business Select Committee have urged the government to bring forward the ban on petrol and diesel car sales by eight years to 2032 to avoid the UK falling behind in the global switch to electric cars.
Regency Mines falls short of sales targets after 'maintenance problems'
Regency Mines’ MET joint venture saw September revenues and production fell short of expectations according to a report on Friday, though the company stood by its prior estimates for the ten-month period to June 2019.
China growth slows as policy changes yet to gain traction
China's economy grew at its slowest rate since the financial crisis, as Beijing's policy loosening has yet to stop the deceleration of investment, consumption and industrial production.