What you need to know before the open – 25/11
European markets are expected to rise this morning after gains in Asia and another record finish in the US. Sentiment has also received a boost from the deal with Iran regarding its nuclear programme. Brent crude prices started the week down 2.5 per cent.
Morning all. There's a bit going on early doors. Could be an interesting morning. #FTSE called 20 higher. #Gold just "shook down" to 1225…
— FuturesTechs Updates (@FuturesTechs) November 25, 2013
Key events:
- UK BBA mortgage approvals for October at 9.30am.
- US pending home sales for October at 3.00pm. Expected at 2.0 per cent from -5.6 per cent.
- US Dallas Fed manufacturing business index for November at 3.30pm.