On FT Alphaville this morning,
- The Italians have sold their stake in the LSE.
- What, exactly, does Rock mean by “material”?
- Will oil prices break through the $100 mark? They’re edging there – ahead of the all important US inventories data, due 15:30GMT.
- DP World keeps it local with its DIFX IPO.
- Up to its neck in CDOs, ACA Capital hits trouble – squared.
- Stand by, then, for “generalised systemic financial meltdown”.
On FT.com,
- The FTSE fell sharply in morning trade after heavy losses in Asian markets and soaring oil prices.
- The Bank of England’s MPC minutes show deputy governor John Gieve voted for a rate cut.
- And Royal Dutch Shell have announced a deal to buy a stake in Ukrainian oilfields owned by AIM-listed Regal Petroleum.
______
Click here to sign up for our free 6am Cut email and ensure you’re getting the news you need to plan your day. You will be asked to complete a short registration process, after which the 6.00 AM Cut will appear in your inbox each weekday.
If you have any comments or questions, please contact us at alphaville@ft.com