World markets regain some ground after worst week in months
MSCI world equity index, which tracks shares in 47 countries, eked out small gains, up slightly at 9.05am GMT and reversing earlier losses in Asia
04 October 2019 - 12:13
London — Global stocks were slightly higher on Friday, clawing back some ground lost in their worst week for months, and safe haven assets rose ahead of a key jobs report as investors hoped this week's dismal data would trigger more US interest rate cuts.
Trading overall was subdued after a bruising week for assets considered riskier in times of economic and political stress following a slew of week economic data that revealed a slowdown in US manufacturing and services...
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