Pound slides as Mark Carney says time isn't right for an interest rate hike
The sterling came under pressure as the Bank of England governor said impact of Brexit was as yet unclear.
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US and European stocks hit fresh record highs buoyed by Macron's French election victory
A range of stocks - from retailers to miners - where in favour with traders after the clear parliamentary result in France.
Investors approve Standard Life and Aberdeen Asset Management merger
Merger of market leaders would create the UK's largest asset manager
Asian markets rally after Macron majority, defy subdued Wall Street sentiments
The Hang Seng and Nikkei soared by 0.99% and 0.61%, respectively.
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New economists' poll suggests chances of 'hard Brexit' receding
Reuters' survey of City experts finds majority opining that a 'hard Brexit' option might be off the table.
Asian markets mixed as investors weigh Chinese economic data and await US Fed decision
The Shanghai Composite rose by 0.58% during midday trading hours.
Market 'May-hem' after UK General Election spells trouble for the pound
While the prospect of a "soft Brexit" would ordinarily benefit the pound, ongoing uncertainty is currently weighing heavily on it.
Asia: Markets recover after Monday's tech stock price correction
The S&P/ASX rallied by 1.46% during midday trading hours.
Hung parliament is the market's depressing dessert after a pathetic electoral main course
Buying any dips in the stock market given the current climate could mean having tried to catch a falling knife.
French bank and leading metals broker in £25m London High Court spat
Natixis and Marex Spectron set to face-off in British court over alleged fraud pertaining to nickel warehouse receipts.
Hung parliament fears and political chaos sink pound
Sterling tumbles below €1.13 as government delays Queen's Speech as May's future hangs in the balance.
Asia: Markets plummet after tech stocks decline on Wall Street
The Nikkei fell by 0.57% while the Hang Seng declined by 1.17%
FTSE Moves: Top flight stocks shrug off hung parliament shock
Weak pounds buoys the international firms in the footsie.
Asia: Markets send mixed signals as investors try to make sense of UK election results
The Nikkei rose by 0.52% while the Hang Seng dropped by 0.45%.
FTSE to weather political storm after Tories fall short of majority
Britain's stock market show signs of resilience despite hung parliament.
Pound plunges as May's electoral gamble backfires
Sterling fell to six-week low after exit poll forecast Tories would fall short of an overall majority.
Will Jeremy Corbyn be Prime Minister? UK pound pummelled as investors fear left-wing government
The pound lost more than 2 cents against the dollar within seconds of the exit poll result.
FX Focus: Pound slips back as Britain heads to the polls
Sterling pulls back from two-week high against the dollar as Britain elects its next Prime Minister
Oil futures slump to their lowest level since March
Global crude benchmarks continue to slide saddled with US oversupply fears and Qatar's diplomatic row.
Diamond bought for £10 at car boot sale fetches £650,000
Jewel though to date back to 19th century was auctioned off by Sotheby's on Wednesday.
FTSE Moves: Top flight stocks dip as UK election voting gets underway
The European Central Bank closes the door to further interest rate cuts.
Asia: Markets remain flat after release of Comey testimony
Investors appear to closely observe the outcome of the UK general election and ECB monetary policy meeting.
Oil futures hammered as surge in US inventories adds to market woes
Rising stockpiles of US crude oil add to the downside drag of the Qatar diplomatic row.
FX Focus: Pound gains ground as market bets on Conservative victory
Sterling on the front foot against euro and dollar in final day of election campaign.
Global economy set to grow at its 'fastest in six years'
Think tank OECD forecasts global economic growth to be at its highest since 2011 despite challenges.
FTSE Moves: Top flight stocks edge higher as markets brace for election
Banking sentiment lifts after the European Central Bank helps rescue Spain's Banco Popular.
Asia: Investors cautiously optimistic on the eve of UK election, ECB meeting and Comey testimony
Brent Crude slides in response to the Qatar diplomatic crisis.
FTSE Moves: London market struggles for direction as election polls vary wildly
Royal Bank of Scotland is 2% lower after settling a £200m claim with shareholders.
FX Focus: Dollar tumbles to seven-month low ahead of Comey's testimony
Pound slips ahead of election amid contradicting polls, while South African rand slumps as country enters recession.
Asia: Markets sink in run-up to Comey testimony and UK election
The Nikkei's historic rally was slowed during midday trading hours.
Qatari diplomatic row drags oil futures lower
Decision by several Saudi-led Middle Eastern nations to sever ties with Doha sent oil futures tumbling.
FX Focus: Pound gains ground as new poll puts Tories 11 points ahead of Labour
New Guardian/ISM puts Theresa May firmly in the lead to win the general election.
Asia: Markets slump in the wake of London terror attack
The Shanghai Composite and the S&P/ASX fell by 0.65% and 0.66% respectively.
Houston: Sprawling energy capital of the world that no longer sweats over 'crude' stuff
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