Microsoft and Google jumped on earnings late after the market rally attempt showed resilience Thursday amid Meta's sell-off.
The chemical maker said low costs for natural gas and natural gas liquids (NGLs) should continue to benefit margins from LyondellBasell's North American and Middle East production in the second-quarter. U.S. gas futures were down about 20.4% during the quarter compared to the corresponding period in 2023.
Downing Street rebuffed suggestions from Irish deputy premier Micheal Martin that asylum seekers were now fearful of staying in the UK.