EQUITIES 6:18am

Asian stocks slip ahead of US GDP data

Technology companies issue glum outlooks

COMMODITIES 7:10pm

BIS gold swaps mystery is unravelled

Deals that sparked a sharp price fall were ‘mutually beneficial’

CAPITAL MARKETS 6:44pm

Swap rates fall below Treasury yields

Historic relationship breaks down after flood of bank bonds

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CAPITAL MARKETS 6:19pm

Gilts lose lustre for overseas investors

Flight from eurozone risk to UK government bonds is moderating

EQUITIES 9:38pm

Tech and consumer stocks weigh on Wall St

ExxonMobil and Barrick Gold profits soar

EQUITIES 8:39pm

Prudential gains amid talk of strategic review

Footsie nudged lower despite strong corporate figures

CURRENCIES 10:16pm

Dollar lower as carry trade returns

Federal Reserve sets risk-averse tone on currencies markets

COMMODITIES 10:23pm

Copper gains ground as supplies tighten

Base metals prices rise to near a three-month high