The German economy registers unexpected growth in the third quarter
The German economy grew in the third quarter, against expectations.
Gross domestic product rose 0.3% from the previous quarter, even as the country grappled with high inflation and energy concerns.
A Reuters poll had forecast a contraction of 0.2%.
– Hannah Ward-Glenton
Natwest fell 7% after reporting flat third-quarter results
Natwest is down 7% after reporting flat third-quarter results.
The British bank reported a profit of 1.1 billion pounds ($1.3 billion), just missing analysts’ forecasts.
Natwest set aside an extra £247m to reflect the UK’s difficult economic outlook, which ate into profits.
– Hannah Ward-Glenton
We’re seeing “growth mitigation,” not a slowdown, says Bank of America CEO
Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan said we’re seeing “a softening of growth” rather than a slowdown in an exclusive interview with “Squawk Box Europe.”
Coming soon: Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan Live on ‘Squawk Box Europe’
Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan will give an exclusive live interview on CNBC’s “Squawk Box Europe” at 8:00 a.m. London time.
The bank released its third-quarter earnings on October 17 and stressed that the resilience of the US consumer was a reason to reduce worries about an economic recession.
You can watch the interview live on CNBC here.
– Hannah Ward-Glenton
European markets: here are the opening calls
According to IG data, the FTSE 100 is expected to drop 32 points to 7,039 and the German DAX down 67 points to 13,155. The CAC will drop 25 points to open at 6,226 and Italy’s MIB will drop 89 points to 22,347.
CNBC Pro: Tech stocks are falling, but one fund manager still loves Microsoft. Here’s why
Tech stocks fell this week as investor optimism faded after disappointing results from some of the industry’s biggest names.
But fund manager Brian Arcese stands by Microsoft, calling it “a solid long-term defensive holding.”
Professional subscribers can read more here.
— Xavier Ong
CNBC Pro: Lots of pain ahead for markets, strategist warns
Investors should think twice before chasing the stock’s recent bounce, according to one strategist.
“I think the market rally is a rally of breathing space,” Beat Wittmann, president of Switzerland’s Porta Advisors, told CNBC.
CNBC Pro subscribers can read more here.
—Jenni Reid
Chip stocks fall after US official says allies could impose export limits on China soon
The Bank of Japan is keeping interest rates on hold as expected
Japan’s central bank left interest rates unchanged on Friday, in line with economists’ predictions in a Reuters poll.
The Bank of Japan also said it would buy the necessary amounts of Japanese government bonds at a fixed rate in order to keep 10-year JGB yields at 0%.
“The Bank will support financing, mainly from companies, and maintain stability in financial markets, and will not hesitate to take additional easing measures if necessary,” he said in his monetary policy statement.
– Jihye Lee