Global stocks steady as trade war fears and weak European data offset US jobs news
US jobs data provided a much-needed boost to the markets, but the Trump impeachment drive and German recession fears kept the lid on gains
07 October 2019 - 11:52
London — Global stocks were little changed on Monday as broadly positive US jobs data quelled some fears about an economic slowdown, but nervousness over US-China trade talks persisted and more weak European economic data trickled in.
European shares dipped as a fall in German industrial orders data underscored concerns about a looming recession in Europe’s largest economy. The pan-European Stoxx 600 was down 0.13% by 8am GMT...
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