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Europe close: Stocks finish off worst levels despite Mideast tensions
Stocks on the Continent extended their losses from Friday's session as investors cut back on risk given the possibility that tensions in the Middle East might rise further, at least in the very near term, while gold prices hit a seven-year high.
Boeing looks into raising debt to boost finances
Aerospace giant Boeing has floated plans to raise more debt as part of an effort to bolster its finances following the continued grounding of its 737 MAX jet.
US open: Stocks open lower as geopolitics take centre stage
US stocks opened lower on Monday as geopolitical tensions remained at the forefront of investors' minds.
FTSE 250 movers: Pagegroup hit by downgrade; Wood Group rallies
London’s FTSE 250 was down 1. 1% at 21,749. 30 in afternoon trade on Monday, with sentiment undermined by escalating geopolitical tensions following the US assassination last week of Iran’s top general.
US pre-open: Futures point to more losses as Middle East tensions weigh
US futures were pointing to losses ahead of the bell on Monday as geopolitical tensions remained at the forefront of investors' minds.
Asia report: Most markets lower on heightened Middle East tension
Japan led most Asian markets lower on Monday, as investors reacted to increased geopolitical tension in the Middle East after last week’s killing of a top Iran military commander in Iraq by the United States.
Eurozone business activity remains close to stagnation in December
Business activity in the eurozone remained close to stagnation in December, according to a survey released on Monday.