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Europe close: Stocks give back some of the prior session's gains
Equity markets took a breather following outsized gains in the previous session which was stoked by optimism over the potential for US tax reforms.
American Eagle lingerie line soars above expectations
American Eagle Outfitters posted another unexpected rise in comparable sales for a second consecutive quarter thanks to a strong demand for its Aerie line of lingerie.
'Creep' Trump made my skin crawl, Hillary Clinton says
Defeated US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said that Donald Trump made her 'skin crawl' during a televised debate in last year’s election campaign.
Lowe's fails to build on improved US house growth numbers
US home improvement company, Lowe's announced its first quarter earnings had fallen short of analysts' expectations despite considerable momentum in the North American housing sector.
US oil inventories dip despite rising imports and domestic output, DoE says
US crude oil stockpiles dipped last week, despite a rise in imports and domestic oil production.
US open: Trump border wall threat, mixed data weigh on sentiment
Wall Street stumbled shortly after the start of trading amid mixed economic data and after president Donald Trump appeared to threatened with a shutdown of the federal government unless funding could be found for his initiative to extend the border wall with Mexico.
US private sector growth hits 27-month high in August, manufacturing lags
Activity in the US private sector picked up more than expected in August, hitting a 27-month high, but the manufacturing sector unexpectedly deteriorated, according to data released on Wednesday.
Euro area consumer confidence ticks higher in August
Consumer confidence in the euro area ticked higher in August, according to the European Union's executive arm.
US new home sales drop more than expected in July
Sales of new US single-family homes fell more than expected in July, according to official data released on Wednesday.
Mexican retail sales slow sharply in June
Mexican retail sales slowed sharply in June, continuing the trend seen since the last US elections and amid high inflation.
Consumer prices ease in Brazil, leaving room for central bank to cut
Consumer prices in Brazil eased a tad giving the monetary authority room to lower policy rates, according to economists, especially if Brasilia approved pensions reforms next month.
Government accused of U-turn in latest policy paper on EU court
Theresa May’s government has been criticised for an apparent U-turn in its stance on the UK’s relationship with EU courts in the aftermath of Brexit.
REC survey raises 'red flag' on UK economic outlook
The results of one of the most widely-followed surveys of employer confidence raised a "red flag" on the economy, leading the business lobby that compiled it to urge Wesminster for clarity on its Brexit plans and how it plans to ensure continued access to EU workers.
Asia report: Markets mixed as dollar dives
Markets in Asia finished mixed on Wednesday, as the dollar weakened in early trading following comments from President Donald Trump that he’d shut down the US government if he didn’t get to build his beloved border wall with Mexico.
Walmart teams up with Google to rival Amazon in voice-shopping
US retail giant Walmart is partnering with Google in order to offer customers the opportunity to buy its products through voice-activated devices.
Trump wants Congress to fund his 'big, beautiful' Mexican border wall
During an 80-minute speech at a rally for his supporters in Phoenix, Arizona, Donald Trump took shots at "truly dishonest people in the media and the fake media" for misrepresenting his "perfect words" after the events in Charlottesville, Virginia earlier in August.
US pre-open: Stocks seen weaker as focus turns to Jackson Hole; Lowe's slumps
US futures pointed to a weaker open on Wall Street on Wednesday as investors looked ahead to the Jackson Hole symposium.
Eurozone business activity grows in August as manufacturing offsets weaker services
Manufacturing activity in the eurozone picked up in August, offsetting a small drop in the services sector.