Currencies
FX round-up: Some analysts diverge in their outlook for the pound
Cable fell prey to profit-taking on Wednesday as traders pondered the next move in the pair, alongside remarks from rate-setters on both sides of the Atlantic which highlighted the policy divide between the US Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank.
WTI futures sent reeling by smaller than expected decline in oil stocks
US gasoline inventories rose unexpectedly last week as refineries continued to ramp-up, but the resulting drawdown in oil stockpiles was also less than anticipated.
Snap election 'an excuse to do nothing' - WPP chief Sorrell
The CEO of advertising giant WPP has said the decision of Theresa May to call a snap election later this year is "just another excuse to do nothing".
Snap elections mean reduced risk of disorderly exit from EU, Morgan Stanley says
The Conservative party was likely to win on 8 June, Morgan Stanley said, reducing the risk of a "disorderly" exit from the European Union although it virtually ruled out any possibility of the country remaining within the European single market.
Global fund managers shift from US to Eurozone stocks, UK unloved
Fund managers around the world warmed towards European equities in April despite the upcoming elections in France and amid worries of delays to the White House's plans for tax cuts, according to the results of a widely-followed survey.
Euro area visible trade surplus widens in March
The euro area's visible trade surplus increased sharply in February, prompting a positive reaction from economists despite the sharp drop seen in the bloc's imports from the rest of the world.
Trump signs order for firms to 'Buy American, Hire American'
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order which will lead to a review of a visa scheme for skilled foreign workers, encouraging US companies to "Buy American, Hire American. ".
Credit Suisse still positive on European stocks, ups view on UK
A mis-match between the performance of stocks from 'cyclical' geographical regions, such as Continental Europe, Emerging Markets and Japan versus cyclical sectors meant there was an opportunity to be had, strategists at Credit Suisse said as they reiterated their positive stance towards shares from the former two of those regions.
Drop in March euro area core CPI confirmed
The cost of living in the euro area declined sharply last month as prices for unprocessed foods and energy came off the boil.
US WTI futures edge higher despite rise in gasoline stocks
US crude oil futures edged higher as traders waited for the release of the latest official US weekly inventory data, while digesting figures from the day before showing a smaller than expected fall in stockpiles.
White House tax reforms delayed, not dead, BofA-ML says
The White House's push on tax reforms will ultimately succeed, although it may be delayed, meaning interest rate markets were being overly pessimistic, strategists at Bank of America-Merrill Lynch argued.
EU car registrations jump in March, but still point to slowdown
Car registrations in the European Union rebounded in March, led by rebounds in France and Germany, but analysts said they continued to point to a gradual slowdown.