International News
Europe close: Lenders pace gains in wake of FOMC decision
Banks lead Europe's main stockmarket indices to modest gains in the wake of the US central bank's policy announcement the night before with global capital markets apparently generally unruffled by the Federal Reserve's indications that it is looking to push ahead with multiple rate increases and balance sheet taper over the medium-term.
US open: Stocks dip as two-year yields hover near eight-year highs
Stocks are stuck in a bit of a rut as traders try to work out the implications of the US central bank's policy announcement the night before, despite a raft of better-than-expected readings on the economy.
Ryanair boss hits out at pilots in cancelled flights dispute
Michael O’Leary, the chief executive of Ryanair, has taken a tough line against the airline's pilots, saying they may have to see their annual leave cut by a week, and adding that they do not have a difficult job.
Chevron cancels drillship contract with Transocean
Chevron blew a hole in Transocean's share price on Thursday after cancelling its contract for ultra-deep water drillship Discoverer Clear Leader one year ahead of its scheduled expiry, effective from the following November.
Barnier fires shot across May's bows ahead of Florence speech
Ahead of the UK Prime Minister's major Brexit speech on Friday, chief European Union Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier has warned Theresa May against trying to have her cake and eat it and stressing that if a transition period is requested it will first require a withdrawal agreement.
Eurozone consumer confidence increases in September
Eurozone households are feeling more confident about the economic situation, according to a key European Commission survey released on Thursday afternoon.
Interest rates set to tumble in Brazil, Pantheon Macroeconomics says
Consumer prices in Brazil edged higher in September but remained well below the central bank's target level, which meant policy rates were set to tumble, according to some economists.
Philly Fed index rise again in September, new orders and shipments strong
Factory conditions in the US mid-Atlantic region rose again this month, amid a sharp rise in new orders and shipments, according to the results of one of the most widely-followed surveys of conditions in the sector.
Weekly US unemployment claims fall unexpectedly
Unemployment claims in the US fell back unexpectedly during the latest week, contrary to some economists' forecasts, even as the Department of Labor reiterated that hurricanes Harvey and Irma had impacted the data.
Europe to crack down on tech giants' tax practices
The European Commission is launching a review of the tax practices of major tech firms, some of which are estimated to be paying just half of traditional rivals.
Asia report: Most markets lower as investors digest Fed news
Most markets in Asia finished lower on Thursday, as investors digested news out of the US Federal Reserve overnight.
S&P cuts China's sovereign debt rating to A+
Standard & Poor's cut its rating on China's long-term debt rating following a prolonged period of strong credit growth that has increased the country's financial and economic risks.
US pre-open: Stocks to nudge lower as investors assess Fed announcement
US futures suggested a marginally weaker open on Wall Street on Thursday after the Dow and S&P 500 closed at all-time highs a day earlier as the Federal Reserve said it would start winding down its balance sheet next month.
Google ties up billion-dollar HTC smartphone deal
Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC has agreed a $1. 1bn deal with Google in order to expand its operations.
BoJ keeps policy unchanged despite inflation miss
Rate-setters at the Bank of Japan kept all their main policy settings in place overnight despite recent stronger-than-expected economic growth, even as inflation continued to fall short of its target by a wide margin.