Market Pulse
Chinese CPI weighed down by drop in food prices in August
Inflation in China registered a significant drop as food prices slowed sharply, but economists were confident that the slide would prove short-lived.
Europe close: Investors tread cautiously ahead of central bank meetings
European stocks fell at the end of the week amid concerns that central banks might not be as generous with their 'easy money' going forward.
Risks to US economy increasingly two-sided, Fed's Rosengren says
The US central bank should continue on its path of gradual interest rate increases, with nothing to be gained from waiting too long, quite the opposite, a top Federal Reserve official said.
Directors dealings: Forterra chief builds for the future
Forterra's chief added to his nest egg, topping up his holdings in the company he leads a day after it published its latest half-year numbers.
Former Volkswagen engineer pleads guilty in "Dieselgate" case
An engineer involved in Volkswagen's emissions scandal, which was revealed in 2015, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy and will cooperate with the criminal investigation into the incident.
London close: Stocks decline after hawkish remarks from Fed speakers
London stocks fell on Friday as investors assessed hawkish remarks from Federal Reserve officials and disappointing Chinese inflation data.
Corero issues 6,666 shares as options are exercised
Corero Network Security announced on Friday that it has allotted and issued 6,666 ordinary shares of 1p each in the capital of the company following the exercise of options.
US open: Stocks fall on hawkish Federal Reserve speakers
US stocks declined on Friday as oil prices dropped and as investors digested hawkish remarks from Federal Reserve speakers.
Lidl GB chief executive Ronny Gottschlich resigns
Lidl’s UK chief executive Ronny Gottschlich stepped down on Friday, after steering the budget supermarket’s dramatic growth in the country.
Uber maintains presence in Macau
Following its recent setback in China, ride-hailing app Uber maintained it will continue to operate in Macau due to support from the region’s residents.
EU suspends review into Dow-DuPont merger over missing documents
The European Commission said on Friday that it was to suspend the deadline for a review of the merger of Dow Chemical and DuPont, as key documents had not been submitted on time.
Fed's Tarullo says he can't rule out a rate hike in 2016
A top US rater-setter wanted to see more evidence of sustained inflation before considering an interest rate hike.
FTSE 250 movers: Wetherspoons rallies while Greene King loses fizz
The FTSE 250 was well into the red on Friday afternoon, as investors reacted to worse-than-expected Chinese inflation data.
FTSE 100 movers: Airlines soar while Burberry slumps
The FTSE 100 was down in afternoon trading on Friday, as data showed Chinese inflation slowed more than expected in August and the UK trade deficit narrowed less than forecast in July.
Brazil consumer prices accelerate in August, but rate cuts seen
Inflation in Brazilian accelerated in August due to a run-up in costs for hotel accommodation linked to the Olympic Games but was expected to fall back going forward, possibly clearing the way for the central bank toe ease policy as soon as October, according to some economists.
Speedy Hire chairman Jan Astrand holds on to role
The chairman of tools, equipment and plant hire services company Speedy Hire has held on to his role despite the best efforts of largest shareholder Toscafund to oust him.
Botswana Diamonds updates on its exploration campaign
Botswana Diamonds updated the market on its ongoing diamond exploration campaign in Botswana on Friday.
Telit Communications secures loan and grant from Italy
AIM-listed Telit Communications has been provided with a preferred loan of €12. 8m and awarded a €3. 6m grant by the Italian Ministry of Economic Development to further develop a platform for the application of Internet of Things technology.
Minoan Group issues profit warning over Brexit
Minoan Group announced an update in its travel business and its Greek project on Friday, with the board saying the group's travel business has been negatively affected by the outcome of the Brexit vote, weakness in sterling and the decline of tourism in Turkey.