Market Pulse
US close: Stocks finish mostly lower after mixed economic data
US stocks finished mostly lower on Tuesday after mixed economic data and a drop in oil prices.
Bonds: Yields drop despite Fedspeak, stronger than expected US data
These were the movements in the most widely-followed 10-year bond yields:.
Jitters among FX traders, dip in oil futures cap winning streak in Footsie
Stocks finished the session and the month slightly lower, as the results of two referendum polls combined with weakness in commodity and oil stocks on Tuesday to put paid to the Footsie´s three month winning streak, with the top flight index finishing May 0. 2% below where it had started.
FX round-up: Sterling tumbles as renewed Brexit fears spook traders
Sterling tumbled against major crosses as spooked traders dumped the currency after a new poll revealed respondents favoured Britain leaving the European Union.
Europe close: Stocks hit by Brexit poll results
European stocks were sent lower on Tuesday as investors reacted with dismay to the results of two polls which appeared to point towards a shift in voters´ intentions in favour of the 'Leave' camp.
Sterling falls as new poll reveals favour for Brexit camp
Sterling fell against the US dollar, euro, yen and Swiss franc as a news opinion poll revealed a lead for the Brexit campaign for UK to leave the European Union.
US State Department warns of risk of terrorist attacks over summer
The US government issued a warning to its citizens travelling in Europe during the summer of 2016 regarding the risk of terrorist attacks targetting major events, tourist sites, restaurants as well as commercial and transportation centers.
London close: Stocks drop as polls show support for Brexit
UK equities declined on Tuesday as investors sifted through economic data and reacted to polls showing support for Brexit.
JP Morgan prefers French stocks over Continental peers because of lower China exposure
Bank shares in the Eurozone might be set to recover some of the value relative to their US-listed peers which they had surrendered year-to-date, strategists at JP Morgan said.
US open: Stocks mixed as investors weigh economic data
US stocks were mixed on Tuesday as investors digested economic data and an increase in oil prices.
Austin Reed to close all stores; 1,000 jobs to be lost
Britain’s high streets suffered another blow on Tuesday as it emerged that clothing retailer Austin Reed will close all 120 of its stores by the end of next month, with over 1,000 jobs to be lost after administrators were unable to find a buyer for the majority of the shops.
Director dealings: Telit Communications chairman adds to stake
Telit Communication chairman Enrico Testa has shown his confidence that the company's hardware and software products are gaining traction with industry.
The Ottoman Fund's shares suspended
The Ottoman Fund's shares have been suspended on AIM pending publication of its half-year report.
Genel confirms $11.45m payment for Taq Taq oil sales in April
Genel Energy said the Taq Taq field partners have received a payment of $11. 45m from the Kurdistan Regional Government for oil sales during April 2016.
US consumer confidence unexpectedly drops in May
US consumer confidence unexpectedly deteriorated in May, according to data from the Conference Board.
Chicago PMI unexpectedly slips into contraction
Economic activity in the Chicago area unexpectedly deteriorated in May, falling back into contraction territory.
Pound dips following positive news for 'Leave' camp over the weekend
A slight dip in the value of the pound was linked to news that a majority of those betting on the result of the upcoming referendum on membership of the European Union over the Monday holiday had put their money on the 'Remain' camp.
US house prices rise more than expected
House prices in the US rose more than expected in March, according to the S&P/Case-Shiller National Home Price Index.
Bacanora Resources 'at a crucial stage' in lithium project development
Mexican lithium miner Bacanora Minerals said it was planning further exploratory drilling at its Sonora project in the coming months, while talks with potential off-take partners in Europe and Asia were underway.
US consumer spending rises by the most in almost seven years in April
Personal consumption in the US jumped last month by the most in almost seven years.