Commodities
US close: Stocks close lower as weak corporate earnings weigh on sentiment
US stocks closed lower on Tuesday, as traders took their cues Asian and European markets and weak earnings, worries about US-Saudi relations and Italy's finances weighed on sentiment.
Trump's new tax proposals take Congress by surprise
Republican lawmakers seem to be somewhat confused after Donald Trump told supporters over the weekend that Congress would be voting on a new tax cut for middle-class Americans following the midterm elections, despite those same lawmakers having never heard of any such legislative proposals.
EU prepared to agree UK-wide customs union - report
The pound popped up on Tuesday afternoon after reports emerged that the European Union is prepared to accept the creation of a UK-wide customs union.
US missile treaty withdrawal could aggravate tensions with China
US President Donald Trump’s threats to pull out from a nuclear arms treaty with Russia could open new options to counter Chinese advances in missile technology but may also risk an arms race that would further escalate tensions with the Asian giant.
Khashoggi's body parts found after Erdogan claims death was planned murder
Body parts belonging to Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi have been found hours after Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan in an address to parliament on Tuesday rejected Saudi claims that his death was a tragic accident and accused Saudi of pre-planning a "ferocious murder".
Underlying technical trend in Brent futures continues to point higher
The underlying trend for Brent crude oil futures continues to point higher despite its greater than 8% fall from their October highs, technical analysts said.
Liam Fox confident of UK's ability to strike trade deal with US
International Trade Secretary Liam Fox said he believes the UK has a strong negotiating position to strike a beneficial trade deal with the US after Brexit.