Political News
Oil prices spike after US assassinates Iran military leader
Oil prices spiked to their highest level in four months on Friday after the US assassinated Iranian military commander General Qasem Soleimani.
Jefferies stays at 'buy' on Tesco in anticipation of stronger UK economy
Analysts at Jefferies reiterated their 'buy' recommendation and 310. 0p target price for shares of Tesco in anticipation of an upbeat third quarter trading update and for over Christmas from the grocer, the possibility of quick progress on disposing of its Asian assets and a greater willingness on the part of investors to engage with UK assets thanks to a "better-managed" Brexit process in 2020.
Northern could lose its rail franchise, says Transport Secretary
Train operating company Northern was faced with its most serious threat yet from Westminster on Thursday - that it could lose its franchise.
Israeli, Greek and Cypriot leaders set to ink natural gas pipeline deal
The presidents of Greece, Cyprus and Israel were expected to sign an agreement on Thursday to build the Eastern Mediterranean natural gas pipeline, with Italy's leader reportedly expected to do the same at a later date.
HK police arrest 400 as HSBC branch targeted
Police arrested around 400 people in Hong Kong as anti-government protesters resumed their campaign in the new year, targeting HSBC in the process.
Euro area manufacturing PMI for December revised slightly higher
Activity levels in the single currency bloc's manufacturing sector hit seven year-lows at the tail-end of 2019, with output falling at its fastest pace since 2012, although the slowdown was not quite as bad as initially feared, revised data showed.
Beijing temporarily suspends London-China Stock Connect
Beijing has temporarily suspended the Shanghai-London Stock Connect due to the tensions with Westminster over the situation in Hong Kong.