Dow marks 10th straight record close following remarks by Treasury Secretary Mnuchin
Nasdaq Composit underperformed, dropping 0.4% to settle at 5,835.51.
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Commodities Round-up: Surprise US crude inventory levels, Opec comments spark oil futures rally
Oil prices rally after Opec extends production cuts and inventory level defying analysts' expectations.
Rise of populism could jeopardise Europe's economic recovery, says Moody's
Money managers' survey conducted by global ratings agency deems populism as the biggest threat to economic progress in Europe.
FTSE Moves: Hawkish Fed comments bear down on London market despite strong trading at Barclays
US Federal Reserve hints at March rates rise, when many economists had not forecast a rise until June.
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FX Focus: Dollar declines despite Fed's hint that rate hike will come 'fairly soon'
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Most Asian stock markets slip after US Fed indicates rate increase 'fairly soon'
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Stocks finish mixed following release of Fed minutes but Dow marks ninth straight record close
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FTSE Moves: Top flight shares caught between bumper Lloyds profits and downbeat GDP data
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FX Focus: Pound climbs above €1.19 for the first time in 2017 after GDP data
Dollar struggles for direction ahead of the release of minutes from the latest FOMC meeting.
Qatari minister hints Opec could extend oil production cuts beyond May
Official tells International Petroleum Week it is unclear whether six months of cuts would be "enough or not".
Most Asian stock markets gain following positive Wall Street performance overnight
Robust factory activity data from Germany and France also boosts markets.
Dow continues rise with 8th straight record day
Still happy with the state of things, US markets continue upward trajectory.
Commodities round-up: Oil futures rise as Opec pledges 'higher' compliance with output cuts
Crude prices rally after Opec secretary general reassures market on high level of adherence to its pledged production cuts.
FTSE Moves: Sharp falls in HSBC profit lead top flight stocks lower
Europe's largest bank said profit slumped by 62% over "significant and largely unexpected economic and political events".
FX Focus: Euro tumbles as fears over Le Pen grow
Dollar records strong gains after Federal Reserve official signals bank could hike rates next month.
Asian stock markets trade mixed as China sees fresh funds inflow and South Korea reports a jump in exports
South Korea reported a 26.2% on-year jump in exports in dollar terms.
Commodities Round-up: Fear of rising US crude production keeps oil futures market honest
Oil market continues to weigh the upside pull of Opec cuts against the downside drag of higher US crude production.
FX Focus: Pound gains ground against euro and dollar as focus turns to Brexit negotiations
Dollar stable against main rivals but analysts warn Trump-fuelled volatility could return.
FTSE Moves: Blue chip shares struggle for direction after Kraft withdraws its Unilever mega-bid
Traders come to terms with Kraft ending $143bn bid in what would have become an increasingly political deal.
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Apple, Wizz Air and Ryanair safe bets for UK investors looking to mirror Berkshire Hathaway's investments.
Most Asian stock markets gain as investors await details of Trump's tax reforms
US President Donald Trump's tax reform promise pushed major Wall Street indices to record highs last week.
Commodities Round-up: Erratic dollar trading sends oil and gold futures sideways
Lack of obvious market drivers and mixed dollar trading ensured flat trading in major commodities contracts.
FTSE Moves: London market rises amid Kraft's $143bn bid for Unilever
Marmite producer Unilever rebuffs mega-bid by US rival Kraft.
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FX Focus: Pound slumps after retail sales figures disappoint
Dollar remains volatile as losses against the yen are offset by gains against most other rivals.
Most Asian markets decline following Donald Trump's latest rant against mainstream media
Investors were also concerned about Samsung Electronics following the arrest of its heir Lee Jae-yong.
Commodities Round-up: Gold back above $1,240 despite Janet Yellen's quip on US interest rates
Weaker dollar and safe-haven bets ensured uptick in precious metals despite Federal Reserve Chairwoman remarks.
FX Focus: Pound gains ground as dollar's rally falters
Dollar index drops from four-week high, despite hawkish comments from Janet Yellen.
Most Asian stock markets gain following a positive Wall Street close overnight
New York Fed president William Dudley said on Wednesday that the central bank could increase rates soon.
US stocks mark new records as Donald Trump promises 'massive' tax plan
The Nasdaq hit a seven session streak not experienced since 27 December 1999.
Commodities Round-up: US crude inventory data fails to prod oil market bears
Official US crude inventory data did not prove to be quite as alarming as some had feared.
Janet Yellen questions Donald Trump's wisdom over spiking Dodd-Frank Act
US Federal Reserve Chairwoman casts doubt on Trump administration's economic policies.
FTSE Moves: Top flight shares lift despite slowing wage growth data
FTSE 250 heads towards its sixth successive record close – highlighting strength of firms who do business in UK.
UK consumers favour casual dining over clothes shops as inflation begins to bite
UK consumers are however spending big in restaurants and bars.
FX Focus: Pound hits one-week low against dollar after unemployment data
Dollar gains ground after Janet Yellen tells US Congress interest rates hike is likely in the short-term future.
Turning the tide: Five investment ideas to defend against rising inflation
A portfolio of diversified assets should help investors beat inflation over time in an era of low interest rates.
Asian stock markets gain following bullish remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen
Yellen suggested that the US Fed's next rate increase could come as early as next month.
Record highs for US stocks as Trump signs beginning of the end for Dodd-Frank
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen indicates interest rises may be on the way.
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