Investors awaited the crucial U.S. jobs report, which was expected to show job creation has slowed, highlighting concerns about the US economy status.

Uncertainty around a potential long-term trade deal between United States and China overshadowed markets.

Τhe Fed cut interest rates for the third time this year but left open the question of whether it would cut them further. The dollar fell against a basket of major currencies.

Britain heads toward Brexit election as UK opposition backs early poll. Britain was heading toward its first December election in almost a century.