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Oct 19 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 .FTSE index is seen opening 14
points lower at 5,906 on Monday, according to financial bookmakers, with futures
down 0.17% ahead of cash market open.
* BOOHOO: PwC will not compete to be the new auditor of online fashion group
Boohoo BOOH.L , confirming media reports of a shift as the company rejigs its
corporate governance apparatus following a report into working conditions at its
suppliers. * AMIGO HOLDINGS: Amigo Holdings AMGO.L , which is embroiled in a dispute
with its founder, has entered an Asset Voluntary Requirement (AVR) with
Britain's financial watchdog meaning the subprime lender will need approval to
transfer assets outside of the group. * ASTRAZENECA: The European medicines watchdog has recommended approving
AstraZeneca Plc's AZN.L treatments for a form of heart failure and a lung
disorder, the British drugmaker said. * GOLD: A firmer dollar held back gold near the $1,900 per ounce
psychological level even as U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi raised hopes for a
coronavirus relief package before the presidential election. * OIL: Oil prices fell after reports that China's third-quarter economic
growth did not rise as much as expected, underscoring concerns that surging
coronavirus cases globally are impacting demand in the world's largest oil
importer. * The UK blue-chip index .FTSE closed 1.5% higher on Friday after an
upbeat coronavirus vaccine update from Pfizer and signs that Brexit talks might
continue until the year end for a possible trade deal with the European Union.
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