London Stocks Seen Opening Little Changed on Caution Before US Jobs Data

0747 GMT - The FTSE 100 index is expected to open little changed, down around 3 points, according to IG, having closed on Thursday at 7558.49, as trade turns cautious ahead of U.S. monthly nonfarm payrolls data due at 1330 GMT. "Asian markets were weaker overnight, as the rally cooled in anticipation of today's nonfarms payroll report," IG analysts say in a note. However, stocks are still higher for the week, with the FTSE 100 up around 1%, helped by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech earlier this week where he signaled that the pace of rate increases could slow in December. IG also points to reports that China's Covid-19 restrictions could be eased in the coming days, likely boosting risk assets. (jessica.fleetham@wsj.com)

 
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Light Science Sees FY 2022 Revenue, Pretax Loss Missing Market Views

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December 02, 2022 03:08 ET (08:08 GMT)

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