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Oil prices steady on solid job market, tariff uncertainty

Oil prices were little changed on Friday as a solid job market bolstered the case for the U.S. Federal Reserve keeping interest rates on hold, with investors also awaiting clarity on President Donald Trumps plans for tariffs on various countries.

Jane Street Curbed in India Markets After Alleged Illegal Gain

India’s regulator has temporarily barred Jane Street Group from accessing the local securities market, dealing a severe hit to the US trading firm that generated more than $2.3 billion in net revenue from equity derivatives in the South Asian nation last year.

First Chinese-Built Aircraft Carrier in Hong Kong

Chinas first domestically-built aircraft carrier has docked in Hong Kong, as part of a drive to drum up patriotism in the city. The Shandong will be open to the public this weekend, in what the citys Chief Executive, John Lee, calls an inspiring visit that demonstrates rock-solid national security. Annabelle Droulers has more on how the vessel factors into Chinas broader naval ambitions. (Source: Bloomberg)

BBVA’s new app makes first-time investing easier than ever

If you’ve managed to put aside some money and are now wondering what to do with it, the BBVA app makes it easy. Now you can learn to invest from your phone, with tools designed for beginners and with no jargon or obstacles.