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Europe close: Bank shares weigh on indices
Shares on the Continent were modestly lower as investors assessed the contents of a 'dovish' set of US central bank policy meeting minutes released overnight that weighed on lenders' shares.
London close: Stocks succumb to profit-taking
London stocks ended lower with financials taking a hit from a dovish set of US central bank policy meeting minutes.
US open: Stocks soften after dovish Fed minutes, political squabbling
Wall Street appeared to be on track to break a four-day winning streak following the release of a more dovish-than-expected set of minutes of the US Federal Reserve's July policy meeting.
US industrial production jumps ahead in July
US industrial production continued expanding in July as increased energy and utilities output offset a decline in manufacturing.
August Philly Fed index points to stronger activity
Activity in the US mid-Atlantic factory sector gained momentum, according to the results of one of the most widely-watched surveys.
US pre-open: Stocks set to slip as traders digest Fed minutes
Stocks are set to start the session slightly weaker as traders digest the minutes of the US Federal Reserve's July policy meeting.
US jobless claims fall sharply in latest week
One of the most widely-followed gauges for the US jobs market revealed it continued to be in robust health.
Europe midday: Stocks slip ahead of ECB minutes
Shares on the Continent were slightly lower as investors assessed the contents of a 'dovish' set of US central bank policy meeting minutes released overnight.
FX round-up: UK data impresses as Fed disappoints on rate hike expectations
A string of impressive data out on Wednesday helped strengthen sterling's hand against the dollar in the morning, taking the pair higher from 1. 2845 to face strong resistance at 1. 2900.
US FDIC files High Court LIBOR suit against several High Street lenders
A federal US government agency has brought a case against several of the world's largest banks, including the biggest UK lenders, alleging that their manipulation of the London Interbank Offered Rate resulted in losses for US lenders.
Kaz Minerals's revenues boosted as growth projects come on-line
Kaz Minerals saw revenues more than double in the first half of the year as its two main mines at Aktogay and Bozshakol came onstream amid higher commodity prices.
London pre-open: Slightly lower start expected
Stocks are expected to come under slight pressure at the start of the day despite the release of a relatively dovish set of Fed meeting minutes overnight and a positive close to the trading session on Wall Street.
US close: Stocks edge higher after Fed minutes
Wall Street ended higher but with the main market gauges off their best levels of the session after the minutes of the US central bank's last policy meeting revealed concerns around recent moderate inflation readings.