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Tardy China stimulus sets up second quarter of sub-target growth

'Without a decisive policy shift toward supporting household incomes and consumption, China is likely to remain trapped in a prolonged period of low inflation and subpar growth,' Michelle Lam said.

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The Ibex points upwards to ensure the week

The biggest truce in technology and the sharp bullish reaction in debt, with the consequent drop in required interest, calm the mood in the markets. The Ibex seeks to ensure a positive balance for the week with slight advances.

Gold gains on softer dollar, but heads for weekly fall

Gold edged higher on Friday as the dollar weakened, but the metal was still on track for a small weekly loss as investors weighed signals from the Federal Reserve on interest rates. Spot gold rose 0.2% to $4,177.82 per ounce by 0433 GMT, but was down 0.5% so far in the week. US gold futures for December delivery climbed 0.7% to $4,199.10.

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