(Alliance News) - Consumer confidence has fallen sharply in "not encouraging news" for the UK government as households "nervously" await next month's autumn budget, according to a long-running survey.
Brent oil was quoted at USD74.57 a barrel early Friday, from USD75.05 at the time of the London equities close on Thursday. Gold climbed to USD2,594.59 an ounce from USD2,585.15. Friday's economic ...