1.Japanese exports plunged. Japan's exports in July suffered their sharpest monthly fall in seven years.
2.Benefits claims fell. The numbers of people claiming benefits in the UK surprisingly fell in July, with the claimant count dropping by 8,600 people in the month, against an expected rise of 9,500.
3.The Fed moved markets. Asian stocks edged up early on Thursday and the dollar fell after the Federal Reserve's latest meeting minutes showed policymakers were in no hurry to add to US borrowing costs.
4. Renewable energy might grow in the UK. Britain's decision to stall a Franco-Chinese project to build its first nuclear power plant in a generation has fuelled speculation that the new government is reviewing its energy strategy to boost the role of renewables.
5.Brexit made imports more expensive. Carmaker Peugeot told AFP that it had raised prices by an average of 2% since August 1 for models of its three flagship brands: Peugeot, Citroen and DS.
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