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Oil helps European stocks rise while tobacco goes up in smoke

Oil helps European stocks rise while tobacco goes up in smoke

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Bombardier to cut 5,000 jobs, shares dive on cash flow concerns

Bombardier to cut 5,000 jobs, shares dive on cash flow concerns

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European shares hit one-month high as banks, Sodexho shine

European shares hit one-month high as banks, Sodexho shine

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European shares recover after U.S. midterm vote; Spanish banks rally

European shares recover after U.S. midterm vote; Spanish banks rally

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Asian shares inch up, investors brace for U.S. elections

Asian shares inch up, investors brace for U.S. elections

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Investors punish earnings misses as European stocks dip in cautious trading

Investors punish earnings misses as European stocks dip in cautious trading

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European markets dip, taking cue from Asian nervousness

European markets dip, taking cue from Asian nervousness

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Trump moves to crack down on asylum seekers ahead of US elections

Trump moves to crack down on asylum seekers ahead of U.S. elections

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World stocks start month firmer as risk sentiment rebounds

World stocks start month firmer as risk sentiment rebounds

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European shares extend gains as strong BT, ING, ASM results boost

European shares extend gains as strong BT, ING, ASM results boost

United Kingdom

MPs shout as May defends economic record | Raw Politics

British Prime Minister Theresa May was met with a chorus of shouts from opposition politicians in parliament as she defended her government’s economic record during prime minister’s questions.

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Take Five: World markets themes for the week ahead

Take Five: World markets themes for the week ahead

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Big bounce for European shares as investors put messy October behind them

Big bounce for European shares as investors put messy October behind them

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European shares rise as BP, Volkswagen beat expectations

European shares rise as BP, Volkswagen beat expectations

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Hammond promises 'end to austerity' if UK negotiates Brexit deal

The UK’s Chancellor Philip Hammond has announced that Britain’s "era of austerity is finally coming to an end", provided the government secures a Brexit deal with the EU.

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European stocks bounce back on Italy relief, China growth worries linger

European stocks bounce back on Italy relief, China growth worries linger

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HSBC helps boost FTSE as markets recover from sharp falls

HSBC helps boost FTSE as markets recover from sharp falls

United Kingdom

UK Finance Minister to set aside 'fiscal buffer' in case of no deal Brexit

The Chancellor of the Exchequer says the government will come up with an entire new budget in the case that Britain leaves the EU without a deal ahead of his budget announcement tomorrow.

World

Italy PM defends plan to ramp up spending despite EU fears over debt

Italy’s Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has defended his plan to ramp up public spending, despite the country’s national debt reaching more than twice the European Union limit.

Economy

Which are the most competitive countries in the world?

Six Europeans countries figure in the top 10 most competitive nations globally, according to the World Economic Forum.