The City's blue-chip share index, FTSE 100, surged by 0.3% to reach 8197 points, near its all-time high, driven by Glencore's potential bid for Anglo American, triggering a potential bidding war in the mining sector.
US jobs report for April is crucial for the Federal Reserve with mixed indicators suggesting moderating nonfarm payrolls growth to +240k and stable unemployment at 3.8%. Despite recent strong job reports, other signals point to labor market weaknesses.
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