International benchmark Brent crude futures gained 12 cents to $93.38 per barrel by 0008 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 22 cents to $84.80 per barrel. U.S. business activity contracted for a fourth straight month in October, with manufacturers and services firms in a monthly S&P Global survey of purchasing managers both reporting weaker client demand.
Global Market: Apple supplier Lingyi’s shares up 6% in Hong Kong debut
Shares of Lingyi iTech opened 6% higher in the Chinese precision parts maker’s Hong Kong debut on Friday, after the Apple supplier raised about HK$8.3