OUTLOOK Richemont seen posting strong H1 results, focus on profitabilityTFN economic and business calendarAustralian shares close lower amid expectations of further falls on Wall St

Good morning traders!

In Asia today, the Nikkei closed down 241.69 points at 15,154.61, while the Hang
Seng ended the morning down 1,112.30 points at 27,638.91.

New York's main oil futures contract, light sweet crude for December delivery, was
9 cents higher at $93.52 per barrel. The contract slipped 66 cents to close at
$93.43 a barrel in New York trades on Thursday.

Happy Friday!

G.

Australian shares close lower on expectations of further falls on Wall St UPDATE

TFN UK calendar and forecasts for today

Tokyo shares close lower on stronger yen, US economic concerns

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BROKERWATCH AB Foods cut to 'sell' from 'hold' at Citigroup

Thomson Financial UK at a glance share guide

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