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Grafton reports better-than-expected end to 2019
Builders merchant Grafton on Tuesday reported better-than-expected trading conditions in November and December despite a weaker UK market.
UK economy stagnates under weight of political turmoil, pound drops
The latest government data showed that Britain's economy shrank unexpectedly in November, sending the pound lower, but some economists were more upbeat, pointing to upwards revisions to past data to back up their assessment.
Week ahead: UK data, US-China trade deal in focus
The flow of economic data will pick up considerably in all jurisdictions over the coming week, although the signing of the phase-one trade deal between China and the US may steal the spotlight.
Aston Martin jump on reports of talks with China's Geely
Shares of Aston Martin sped higher at the end of the week following news that China's Geely had held talks with the iconic carmaker's management regarding a potential investment.
US non-farm payrolls rise by lower than expected 145,000 in December
America's economy generated fewer jobs than expected as hiring in both manufacturing and services cooled, alongside only modest wage growth.
Fed's Clarida sounds upbeat note on economic outlook
The US central bank's second-highest ranking official sounded an upbeat note on the outlook for the US economy on Thursday while signaling that the stance of monetary policy remained "appropriate".
Barnier says time frame for Brexit trade talks is challenging
Chief European Union negotiator for Brexit Michel Barnier said on Thursday that it was highly unlikely that a comprehensive agreement on post-Brexit trade with the UK will be achieved in the next 11 months.
Europe open: Dax hits record high
Stocks came out of the gate higher on Thursday, boosted by better-than-expected industrial production data out of Germany and news that a Chinese delegation would travel to Washington during the following weak to sign a preliminary trade deal with the US.
Trump to impose more sanctions on Iran in response to missile strikes
Trump said on Wednesday that the US will impose additional economic sanctions on Iran in response to attacks overnight on two US military bases in Iraq.
Two top NMC Health shareholders selling stock to pay back debts
Two of NMC Health's main shareholders will sell down their holdings in a bid to reduce their indebtedness, including that of corporate entities owned by them.
UK and EU set to kick off negotiations for speedy trade deal
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson was set to receive the President of the European Commission on Wednesday in London to begin negotiations for a post Brexit trade deal with the European Union.
Morrisons Xmas sales fall in 'challenging' conditions
Supermarket group Morrisons reported a fall in like-for-like sales over the Christmas period in what it described as “unusually challenging" conditions and "continued uncertainty" among customers.
Analysts anticipate Iranian response, but don't expect all-out conflict
A US drone strike killed the Iranian military commander in charge of overseas operations, prompting a shift towards safe havens as investors waited for Tehran's response.
Beijing temporarily suspends London-China Stock Connect
Beijing has temporarily suspended the Shanghai-London Stock Connect due to the tensions with Westminster over the situation in Hong Kong.