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US close: Stocks close higher as Beijing and Washington agree to trade talks
Wall Street stocks closed sharply higher on Thursday after China's Commerce Ministry revealed that Beijing's top trade negotiator, Liu He, had spoken with US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin.
US-China trade contacts set to resume amid global growth concerns
Top trade officials from the US and China will hold face-to-face talks in coming weeks despite skepticism that any substantial progress will be made, although there appeared to be increased attention around the side-effects of the trade war on third nations.
US open: Stocks surge as trade developments boost sentiment
Wall Street stocks opened sharply higher on Thursday after China's Commerce Ministry revealed that Beijing's top trade negotiator, Liu He, had spoken with US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin.
ISM services sector index ticks higher than expected in August
Growth in the US services sector picked up more than expected in August, according to figures released on Thursday.
US private sector adds more jobs than expected in August - ADP
Private sector employment in the US rose more than expected in August, according to figures released on Friday by ADP.
Weekly US unemployment claims edge up by 1,000
Initial US jobless claims were little changed over the latest reference week, pointing to still tight conditions in the jobs market.
Iran to ramp up nuclear development in defiance of US
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has ordered the removal of limits on nuclear research and development in the country just hours after US President Donald Trump said that he would be open to meeting the Iranian leader.
Boris Johnson defeats push sterling above $1.23
Sterling gained ground on Thursday, ticking above the $1. 23 mark as investors welcomed Prime Minister Boris Johnson's triple defeat in Parliament, although some analysts were sceptical the rally can continue.
Ofgem fines Engie Global Markets £2.1m over gas price manipulation
UK Gas and Electricity regulator Ofgem has fined Engie Global Markets £2. 1m followinig accusations that it engaged in “spoofing” to manipulate gas prices in 2016.
Danske Bank hires Commerzbank's Stephen Engels as its new CFO
Danske Bank announced on Thursday it has appointed Stephan Engels from Commerzbank as its new chief financial officer to replace Christian Baltzer.
US pre-open: Stocks set to continue rally as China and US agree to talks
Futures were pointing to another positive start to trading on Thursday after China's Commerce Ministry revealed that Beijing's top trade negotiator, Liu He, had spoken with US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin.
Asia report: Markets rise as China confirms fresh trade talks
Asian markets were boosted on Thursday after Beijing said negotiators from China and the US will meet in October for further trade negotiations.
German factory orders slump amid trade uncertainty
German factory orders fell more than expected in July amid trade uncertainty, according to figure released by Destatis on Thursday.