World stocks hit five-week peak, as dollar continues retreat
Sterling continues rally, hits highest since mid-September
*Read moreSterling continues rally, hits highest since mid-September
*Read moreEuro back above $1, U.S. stock futures lower
*Read moreFRANKFURT, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Some of Europe's largest banks warned of growing risks as the economy fizzles after posting stronger-than-expected profits on Wednesday, helped by a trading boom in volatile markets and higher interest rates.
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Read more(Alliance News) - Barclays PLC on Wednesday said it delivered a "strong" third quarter, as its investment bank was boosted by a surging performance from its Global Markets business.
Read moreQ3 pretax profit 2 bln stg vs forecast 1.8 bln
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Read more(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London were called to open slightly lower on Wednesday, after Alphabet and Microsoft shares were sold off in after-hours trading in New York on Tuesday, putting a cloud over European markets.
Read more(Sharecast News) - Barclays Bank reported a better-than-expected rise in third quarter profits despite a sharp rise in bad loan charges as consumers started to feel the impact of the cost-of-living crisis.
Read moreBanks ousts CFO Ewen Stevenson in surprise move
*Read more(Sharecast News) - The market spotlight on Wednesday will continue to be on the US housing sector.
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