International News
Europe close: Traders goose euro higher ahead of ECB meeting
News of continued political gridlock in the US saw traders goose the single currency higher ahead of the European Central Bank's next policy meeting, which in turn weighed on equity prices across the Continent.
Johnson & Johnson lifts sales outlook for the year
Johnson & Johnson boosted its outlook for the year, even in the face of a shortfall in revenues during the second quarter due to competition for some of its key prescription drugs and foreign currency headwinds.
US open: Stocks drop again amid dollar weakness
Stocks are putting in a mixed performance with analysts reacting poorly to the latest quarterly numbers out of Wall Street heavyweights Goldman Sachs and Bank of America.
US import prices dip in June
Prices of goods purchased from overseas in the States dipped in June on the back of lower fuel import costs.
Bank of America beats quarterly forecasts
Bank of America posted stronger-than-expected quarterly figures, boosted by its consumer and global banking units.
Goldman Sachs grows earnings despite 40pc trading revenue drop
Goldman Sachs' second quarter earnings and revenues beat consensus forecasts despite a decline in investment banking and an awful performance for fixed income, currency and commodities (FICC).
Frankfurt chosen as new Citigroup EU trading hub - report
US banking giant Citigroup is reportedly set to announce Frankfurt as its choice for its new European trading hub.
Netflix shares spike higher on strong growth in overseas subscribers
Netflix shares are surging ahead of the opening bell on Wall Street after the company reported it it had reached a total of 104m subscribers worldwide.
US pre-open: Stocks flat ahead of more earnings; Netflix in focus
US futures pointed to a muted open on Wall Street on Tuesday as investors digested a strong after-hours performance from Netflix and looked ahead to more big earnings.
Asia report: Markets mixed as dollar sinks
Markets in Asia were mixed on Tuesday, with a depressed dollar the top concern of traders, after President Trump’s planned healthcare reform in the US appeared to hit a new stumbling block.
Trump healthcare bill in tatters as Republicans fail to back legislation
Donald Trump’s key campaign promise to repeal and replace the Obamacare health legislation is on its knees after the US President could not conjure up enough support for the replacement bill.
UK house price growth slows to 4.7% in May, ONS says
UK house price growth slowed from a 5. 3% year-on-year pace in April to 4. 7% for May.
German economic sentiment dips more than expected - ZEW
German economic sentiment deteriorated more than expected in July, according to the latest survey from the ZEW Center for European Economic Research in Mannheim.