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Debt conundrum to keep Greek banks in months-long freeze

Plan to crack down on companies owing a staggering £26bn to suppliers: Small firms Tsar will shame late payers

Remember this - Alex Salmond pledges no second Scottish referendum

The First Minister said another vote would not be held for another generation even if No wins by a single vote.

No surprise here then - Second independence referendum 'inevitable' says Salmond

Morning!


In the US on Friday, the Dow lost 163 points to 17,569 the Nasdaq lost 57 points to 5,089 and the S&P 500 lost 22 points at 2,080.

In Asia today, the Nikkei was recently down 215.64 points at 20,328.89 and the Hang Seng down 671.63 points at 24,456.78.

WTI crude oil traded at $48.14 a barrel and Brent at $54.62.

Gold settled at $1085.60 an ounce.

Trade well and prosper!

Opening Market Summary

Varoufakis reveals cloak and dagger 'Plan B' for Greece

China shares fall more than 8% on growth concerns -
Biggest one-day fall for more than eight years

US Futures: Wall Street poised to join in China-led selloff

Midday Report

USD Core Durable Goods Orders m/m 0.8% 0.4% 0.0%

USD Durable Goods Orders m/m 3.4% 3.2% -2.2%

Getting a bit tired on the FTSE being down here and wondering how much longer the current mood can continue. Bought a few HSBA this morning at 565

CC - a technical bounce should be due soon - this is the 5th consecutive down day for the FTSE, but I'm not sure where any real positive 'news' is going to come from!

New Greek bailout talks start, creditors seek more action

British pensions scam losses triple in month after freedoms - data

Closing Market Summary

Hi Skinny,

I'm thinking that China has the potential to drag on markets for some time, but I don't see it affecting the underlying recovery in UK and Europe.

Oil price is worrying me too and I think oil sub $50 is going to kill future investment in this sector.