Markets
FTSE down 0.6 percent midday; U.S. jobs report awaited
LONDON, 9 Jan (Reuters) - Britain's blue-chip stocks index fell 0.6 percent by midday on Friday, extending losses to a third session as oils and miners weighed on the market and with investors cautious ahead of the U.S. December jobs report. Full Article
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US STOCKS-Futures dip before payrolls; Chevron warns
NEW YORK, Jan 9 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures fell on Friday on investor unease ahead of government data expected to show that more than half a million jobs disappeared in December as recession tightened its grip on the economy. Full Article
European shares down, eyes on U.S. jobs data
FRANKFURT, Jan 9 (Reuters) - European shares had edged lower by midday on Friday, led down by heavyweight mining stocks and caution ahead of U.S. jobless figures later in the day that are expected to make grim reading. Full Article
Nikkei dips, logs first weekly fall in a month
* Nikkei dips 0.5 pct, logs first weekly fall in a month Full Article
HK stocks end week 4.4 pct lower ahead of US jobs data
* Turnover falls on caution ahead of key U.S. jobs data (Updates to close) Full Article
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Commodities
| Commodity | Last | Pct Chg | Trade Date/Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oil | 47.13 | -0.89% | 9 Jan 12:57 GMT |
| Gold | 857.5 | +0.35% | 9 Jan 13:07 GMT |
