Market Pulse - Currencies
US pastor Andrew Brunson freed by Turkey
American pastor Andrew Brunson, who had been detained in Turkey, was freed on time served on Friday, according to Bloomberg.
Rising yields and dearer oil should not be feared, Barclays says
Do not despair, equity strategists at Barclays Research told clients.
'At least' 40 MPs would vote down Chequers deal, says ex-minister
Former Brexit minister Steve Baker and leading Tory Brexiter said he believes “at least” 40 MPs would vote against any Brexit deal similar to Theresa May’s Chequers proposal.
Trade barriers are unacceptable, DUP's Foster says
Arlene Foster has reiterated her insistence there can be no trade barriers between Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK as MPs ready themselves for the next round of Brexit talks.
EU to offer checks 'away from Irish border' to break deadlock in negotiations
The EU is set to table a proposal that would involve checking goods destined for Ireland close to their source, rather than at ports, in a bid to try and avoid a hard border in Ireland and down the Irish sea.
Asia report: Markets dip as China experiences holiday hangover, yuan drops
Asian shares fell on Monday as China's mainland markets dropped sharply following a week-long holiday during which US treasury bond yields had jumped and Honk Kong-listed Chinese tech firms took a hit from allegations of corporate espionage against US rivals.
US September payrolls miss forecasts, but details stronger
US non-farm payrolls rose by less than expected last month, registering an increase of just 134,000, amid a sharp slowdown in hiring among service sector firms, but the details of the report were stronger, with the rate of unemployment falling to its lowest since 1969.
FX round-up: Sterling higher on reports of progress on Irish backstop
Sterling gained on Thursday after an EU source told Reuters that the UK's latest proposals on how to avoid extensive border checks in Ireland, after Brexit, were "a step in the right direction" and "make finding a compromise possible".
US, UK, Netherlands and Canada accuse Russia over cyber-attacks
The United States has levelled charges against seven alleged Russian agents after the country's military intelligence service was linked to a raft of hacking attacks around the world.
Washington plans show of military force to deter China
The US Navy’s Pacific fleet is planning a show of power in order to deter China from escalating its operations in areas such as the South China Sea.
Russia steering away from US dollar as Putin chastises 'scumbag' Skripal
The Russian government is working on plans to encourage the use of currencies other than the US dollar in an attempt to nullify the effects of further potential sanctions from Washington.
Euro area PMIs reveal downside risks for Spain, Italian services resilient
Economic activity in the euro area was little changed last month, supported by incoming new orders, according to final readings on two closely-followed surveys, albeit weaker than expected in Germany, Spain and Italy.
Commodities: Russian oil output hits post-Soviet high
Natural gas, gold and cocoa futures all pushed higher on Tuesday, alongside a rally in base metals futures that left some traders at a loss for a convincing explanation.
Boris Johnson urges government to "chuck Chequers"
The former Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has once again attacked the government’s Brexit plans and called on the Prime Minister to "chuck Chequers".
Baillie Gifford Japan Trust declares dividend, soundly beats Topix
The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust's stock picking paid dividends over its latest financial year as it soundly beat its benchmark.
US slams China's 'unsafe and unprofessional' conduct in disputed waters
The US and China have condemned each other over a naval confrontation in the South China Sea on Sunday, with tensions between the two countries showing the first signs of stretching beyond a trade war.
Hammond promises Brexit 'dividend', calls for digital services tax
The Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond has insisted there will be a Brexit “dividend” once the UK leaves the European Union.