GLASGOW, Scotland - Scotland's devolved government is preparing for all possibilities including independence after Britain leaves the EU, and is planning steps to protect its trade ties with Europe, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said.
WASHINGTON The U.S. military detected a failed North Korean test launch of an intermediate ballistic missile, the Pentagon said on Saturday.
FRANKFURT Deutsche Bank is studying a possible change of its strategy in the United States, where it is fighting a $14 billion fine the Department of Justice (DoJ) is requiring over the sale of toxic mortgage bonds before the financial crisis, two sources close to the company said on Saturday.
RIYADH The Saudi-led coalition fighting the Iran-backed Houthi movement in Yemen attacked a funeral there after receiving incorrect information from Yemeni military figures that armed Houthi leaders were in the area, an investigative body set up by the coalition said on Saturday.
KIGALI Nearly 200 nations have agreed a legally binding deal to cut back on greenhouse gases used in refrigerators and air conditioners, a major move against climate change that prompted loud cheers when it was announced on Saturday.
MILAN Italy's Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena said on Saturday it had received a non-binding proposal on Oct. 13 from former Industry Minister Corrado Passera presenting an alternative plan to boost the lender's capital.
BATTLE, England Arrows flew and swords clanged as thousands re-enacted the Battle of Hastings on its 950th anniversary on Saturday at a sold-out event marking a bloody day that changed the course of English history.
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| Name | Yield | Change |
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| GB 10YR |
+1.094
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-0.003 |
| DE 10YR |
+0.069
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+0.013 |
| JP 10YR |
-0.056
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-0.002 |
| Name | GBP | USD | EUR |
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| GBP | 1 | 0.8204 | 0.8995 |
| USD | 1.2189 | 1 | 1.0967 |
| EUR | 1.1109 | 0.9118 | 1 |
| Index | Last | Chg |
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| Gold |
1,251.60
USD
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-3.40
Exp: Oct16
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| Copper |
2.10
USD
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-0.02
Exp: Oct16
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| Brent Crude |
52.00
USD
|
-0.03
Exp: Oct16
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