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Research into potential coronavirus vaccine given Fast Track status, says Pfizer
Research into potential Covid-19 vaccines being developed by Pfizer and BioNTech has been granted so-called Fast Track designation by the US Food and Drug Administration, sending shares in both drug firms higher.
German recovery is on track, says economics ministry
German officials have confirmed that the country’s economic recovery is underway after industrial production passed its lowest point.
Barclays' capital ratio stronger than expected
Barclays said its core capital ratio would be stronger than expected at the end of the second quarter but that its results for the period would be affected by a tough market for income and bad debts.
Copper prices rally after Antofagasta miners vote to strike
Copper prices spiked on Monday on possible supply issues, after workers at a Chilean mine owned by Antofagasta voted in favour of strike action.
Heathrow blames UK quarantine for slump in passenger numbers
Heathrow Airport on Monday blamed the government's coronavirus quarantine for a slump in June passenger numbers.
Centamin Q2 production up 11%; Narrows 2020 production range
Gold miner Centamin reported higher second quarter production and said it was on track to meet full year guidance as the coronavirus pandemic had little materially affect on operations.
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi venture to start on October 1
Wizz Air said its Abu Dhabi joint venture would start operations on October 1 with six new routes connecting the UAE capital with Europe and Egypt.