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In the UK, Friday is quiet, but hedge fund manager Man Group PLC (LSE:EMG)'s trading update should highlight the risk appetite of institutions at present.
UK consumer confidence is also worth keeping an eye on to see if people are happier with their lot.
Announcements due:
Trading updates: Man Group
US earnings: American Express Company (NYSE:AXP, ETR:AEC1), Procter & Gamble Co), Schlumberger NV (NYSE:SLB)
AGMs: Nostrum Oil & Gas PLC, Symphony Environmental Technologies PLC (AIM:SYM), Uniphar PLC (AIM:UPR)
Economic announcements: GFK Consumer Confidence (UK), Retail Sales (UK)