Week ahead: Tesco and PepsiCo results due
Next week will kick off with the release of UK, eurozone and US services and composite PMIs for September on Monday.
Europe close: Stocks rally as investors cheer softer-than-expected NFP
European stocks rallied on Friday despite rising eurozone inflation and French government bond volatility as the latest US non-farm payrolls report raised expectations the Federal Reserve will keep rates on hold at its meeting this month.
London close: FTSE gains after weaker-than-expected payrolls report
London stocks ended higher on Friday, recovering from heavy losses a day earlier, as the latest US non-farm payrolls report raised expectations the Federal Reserve will keep rates on hold at its meeting this month.
US open: Stocks gain as weak jobs data cools rate-hike projections
US stocks rose on Friday after a weaker-than-expected payrolls number tempered rate-hike expectations, with bond yields continuing to pull back after their recent highs.
FTSE 100 movers: Miners gain, IG Group tumbles
London’s FTSE 100 was up 0. 4% at 10,473. 75 in afternoon trade on Friday.
US economy adds far fewer jobs than expected in September
The US economy added far fewer jobs than expected in September, according to figures released on Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Director dealings: Symphony International Holdings director continues to buy
A director of Asia-focused investment company Symphony International Holdings continued to ramp up his investment in the company on Friday, purchasing a further $200,000 of shares.
Broker tips: Vodafone, TT Electronics
Berenberg has raised its target price for Vodafone from 123p to 140p and reiterated a 'buy' rating, saying the stock remains "relatively cheap" compared with the wider European telco sector.
Jefferies hikes TT Electronics target, but says more work needed on turnaround
Analysts at Jefferies have hiked their target price for UK-listed TT Electronics from 110p to 175p, but kept a 'hold' recommendation on the electronic components and sensors manufacturer.
Berenberg lifts target price for Vodafone, cites German M&A potential
Berenberg has raised its target price for Vodafone from 123p to 140p and reiterated a 'buy' rating, saying the stock remains "relatively cheap" compared with the wider European telco sector.
Eurozone inflation surges to three-year high
Eurozone inflation accelerated sharply in September to its highest in three years, driven by another surge in energy prices, according to preliminary figures from Eurostat.
US pre-open: Futures rise ahead of jobs report, Nike sinks
US stocks were set to rise on Friday morning, following a subdued finish to proceedings the previous session, as bond yields hold stead ahead of the all-important non-farm payrolls report.
London midday: FTSE ticks higher ahead of payrolls
London stocks had ticked higher by midday on Friday, recovering from heavy losses a day earlier, when equities and bond markets sold off amid inflation fears, as investors turned their attention to the latest US non-farm payrolls report.
Europe mulls diesel stocks release, prices fall
Diesel prices fell back from recent highs on Friday, after European leaders discussed releasing reserves following pressure from Donald Trump.
Europe midday: Shares extend gains despite EZ inflation, French bond worries
European shares were higher on Friday despite rising eurozone inflation, French government bond volatility and reports of a US military buildup in the Gulf which kept oil above $101 a barrel ahead of American jobs data later in the day.
Europe open: Shares up despite French bond fears, oil prices
European shares opened higher on Friday despite a weaker session in Asia overnight, French government bond volatility and reports of a US military buildup in the Gulf which kept oil above $101 a barrel ahead of American jobs data later in the day.
Plus500 says trading in line, seeks to reassure after IG Group warning
Plus500 said on Friday that trading was in line with expectations as it sought to reassure investors after a warning from IG Group that a tough third quarter had hit annual revenues sent its shares tumbling.
NAO to probe Capita's handling of troubled civil service pension scheme
Shares in Capita came under pressure on Friday after the outsourcer confirmed it was facing a further probe over its handling of the civil service pension scheme.