MARKETS

Rogue poll giving Republican nominee slender lead is enough to send markets tumbling in Asia and Europe.

It is worth remembering that US stocks represent a bit over half of the value of all quoted companies in the world.

Retailers and housebuilders have been hit hard by the failing pound against the US dollar and the Euro.

Nikkei 225 index retreats 1.8% to 17,123.23 points at mid-day.

Concerns over Opec ability to lower crude production weighed on oil prices, while gold rose as dollar weakened.

Shell sees its performance surge, while profit at BP tumbles by almost half.

Sterling falls below €1.11, despite confirmation that Bank of England Governor will remain in charge until 2019.

China's official and private Caixin manufacturing PMI came in at 51.2 in October, indicating expansion.

Oil futures took a hammering following reports of splits within Opec ranks.

Bank of England governor Mark Carney to confirm he will extend his tenure after reports stated he could leave early.

Pound on track to post six consecutive month of losses against dollar, amid reports over Carney's future.

Analysts say if Donald Trump wins the US election, it could lead to a decline in stock markets.

Both companies are hosting an investor webcast at 8.30am ET, most likely to announce the deal.

Brent, WTI slumped below $50 as traders showed increasing signs of losing faith in Opec promised of a crude production cut.

Industry veteran David Buik says there is growing interest in inflated equities market following Brexit vote.

After US GDP growth high, dollar rallies to put Federal Reserve on course to raise interest rates.

Traders see litigation and restructuring charges continue to mount at Royal Bank of Scotland.

The UK economy grew by 0.5% over the third quarter of 2016, in the three months after the EU referendum.

Sustainable businesses are well worth considering given they are now credible and profitable undertakings.

Brent, WTI rally after report suggests Opec members may be willing to cut individual production by as much as 4%.

Britain's financial sector became deregulated on 27 October 1986, as it jumped into the 21st century.

Sterling flat against its major rivals after GDP data shows economy was not damaged by Brexit worries in the third quarter.

Traders shrug off GDP growth and focus on signs of rising inflation next year.

UK economy grew by 0.5% over third quarter of 2016, in the three months after vote, down from 0.7%.

Official data showed that China's industrial profits slowed in September.

Top flight shares see almost £25bn wiped off value after bank writedowns and weak mining production updates.

Pound climbs back above $1.22, but UBS warns it could tumble as low as $1.10 if Brexit worries persist.

Brent, WTI futures extend declines on Iraq's demand for exemption from Opec's proposed production ceiling.

Australia's third quarter consumer price index beat expectations by increasing 0.7% on-quarter.