Market Pulse
FX round-up: Sterling bears may yet see Goldilocks deprecation
Sterling bears may yet find reason for cheer if the currency's so far non-fairytale story turns out to be one of Goldilocks deprecation -- where its its fall is big enough to benefit exports but not quite enough to boost inflation sharply.
Toyota closes two lifts to cut costs in HQ
Japanese automaker Toyota shut two of its eight lifts in its Tokyo headquarters in a bid to cut costs help the environment.
Churchill China says strong H1 growth and no effect from Brexit
Pottery manufacturer Churchill China said it had “achieved strong growth” and does not expect to be affected by Brexit greatly.
Commodities: Metals mixed after US non-farm payrolls as softs, grains rise
Metals futures were overall mixed on Friday as traders pondered what next in the UK's ongoing Brexit saga, and also the US Federal Reserve's future rates stance after that country's surprisingly strong non-farm payrolls data for June.
Europe close: Markets close higher on solid US jobs data
European stocks rose on Friday after the US nonfarm payrolls for June were released, with a surprisingly high headline figure.
London close: Stocks finish higher after US non-farm payrolls exceed forecasts
London stocks ended the week on the front foot after a much better-than-expected US non-farm payrolls report.
Deltex Medical's H1 UK revenue falls as international revenue rises
Medical technology company Deltex Medical reported a fall in half year UK revenue but an increase in international revenue as it plans to expand in the US.
John Lewis warns of sterling fall risk
The managing director of John Lewis has said that the decrease in the value of the pound could be a "big issue" for the department store group.
Bluebird Merchant Ventures' shares fall as Philippine government audits mines
Shares in Philippine mining company Bluebird Merchant Ventures plummeted on Friday as it said the government had recently ordered an audit of active mines.
US open: Stellar nonfarms lead markets higher
Markets in the US opened higher on Friday, after a surprisingly strong nonfarm payrolls reading before the opening bell.
Petra Diamonds, Ekapa Mining agree joint venture in Australia's Kimberley
Jersey based Petra Diamonds announced on Friday it agreed a joint venture with South Africa’s Ekapa Mining, which will combine their operations in Kimberley, Western Australia.
Vedanta injects $400m into South Africa operation
India-focused natural resources company Vedanta Resources announced an expansion of its footprint into Africa on Friday.
British retail sales fall in lead up to EU referendum, says BDO
British shoppers spent less in June in the build up to the European Union (EU) referendum, according an accounting firm on Friday.
M&S shares boosted by Credit Suisse upgrade
Marks & Spencer shares recovered on Friday from the previous day’s drop after Credit Suisse upgraded the retailer to ‘neutral’ from ‘underperform’.
Mars steams up £23m for King's Lynn rice plant
Food manufacturing giant Mars is pouring £23m into its Uncle Ben’s rice division in the UK, investing in a new production line at the company’s plant in King’s Lynn.
Europe midday: Stocks rise before US non-farm payrolls
European stocks rose on Friday before the all-important US non-farm payrolls report.
Facebook could be in trouble with US taxman over tax dealings with Ireland
Facebook is facing an investigation from US tax authority the Internal Revenue Service, which said that the social network may have understated its income relating to intellectual property transferred to Ireland.
London midday: FTSE slips on dismal data ahead of volatile US payrolls
London's blue chip stocks stumbled by midday on Friday under the weight of a worse UK trade and consumer confidence data, lower oil prices and caution ahead of the looming US non-farm payroll report later in the day.
US pre-open: Stock futures waver ahead of non-farm payrolls
US stock futures wavered on Friday as investors awaited the US non-farm payrolls report due later.
Sajid Javid to start post-Brexit trade talks with India
UK Business Secretary Sajid Javid is to hold preliminary trade talks with Indian ministers in Delhi on Friday, to kick off Britain's post-Brexit negotiations with countries outside the European Union (EU).