London pre-open: Stocks to edge higher as May heads to Brussels
London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday following losses in the previous session, with all eyes on any Brexit developments.
Commodities
Commodities: Brent's fall towards 200-day moving average continues apace
Crude oil futures were again trading on the back foot on Tuesday, following the broad cross-asset class price pattern seen on multiple occasions over the last few weeks, with oil futures lower, the US dollar higher and risk assets – including equities and junk debt – generally weaker globally.
London close: Banks, commodities drag FTSE to three-week low
London stocks closed down at their lowest level in three weeks on Tuesday as another global sell-off combined with worries about Brexit and continued volatility in oil prices.
Asia report: Most markets lower as Nissan chairman arrested
Most markets in Asia finished in the red on Tuesday, with Nissan's plunge in focus after the arrest of the company's chairman amid fiscal misconduct allegations in Japan.
London midday: Stocks in the red amid Brexit concerns, but BTG surges
London stocks were still in the red by midday on Tuesday having taken their cue from a downbeat session on Wall Street, as worries about Brexit continued to weigh on investors' minds.
UK manufacturing recovers after October slump – survey
The UK's manufacturing sector enjoyed a surprise rebound in activity in November, following sharp slowdown in October.
Bank of England gives nod to Theresa May's withdrawal agreement
The Bank of England looked to back the Prime Minister's withdrawal agreement on Tuesday as it warned MPs of the dangers of crashing out of the European Union without a deal.
Online shift away from high street to accelerate at Christmas
Already struggling non-food high street retailers could lose their festive period boost as consumers prefer to go online to purchase presents.
London open: Stocks drop after Wall St selloff; EasyJet flies lower
London stocks fell in early trade on Tuesday, taking their cue from a weak US session as investors continued to eye any Brexit-related developments.
London pre-open: Stocks seen lower after Wall Street selloff
London stocks looked set for a downbeat open on Tuesday, taking their cue from weak US and Asian session as investors continued to eye any Brexit-related developments.