Upbeat U.S. jobs report boosts world stocks

LONDON (Reuters) - World stocks jumped on Friday while the low-yielding yen and government bonds tumbled after a closely-watched U.S. jobs report showed a smaller-than-expected decline in non-farm payrolls.

Issues in Depth

An HSBC bank sign is seen outside a branch in central London August 2, 2010. REUTERS/Toby Melville

HSBC warns of bank exodus

HSBC, Europe's biggest bank, warns that Britain's big banks could move overseas if a government review decides that lenders should be broken up.  Full Article 

A man passes a trade exhibition stand at the Careers and Jobs Live careers fair at the ExCeL centre in London April 19, 2009. REUTERS/Luke MacGregor

Welfare reforms too costly?

The welfare reforms the government wants to implement may not succeed at getting people off benefits and into work without a high level of upfront spending.  Full Article 

International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executive Haroon Lorgat, listens to questions during a news conference with Anti Corruption and Security Unit chairman Ronnie Flanagan at Lord's cricket ground in London September 3, 2010. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth

ICC vows to root out cheats

Cricket's governing body vows to do whatever necessary to root out cheats and preserve the integrity of the game after suspending three Pakistan players over match-fixing allegations.  Full Article 

Dealers work on the trading floor of BGC Partners in the Canary Wharf financial district in east London September 11, 2009. REUTERS/Toby Melville

M&A binge vs double-dip fears

A new conundrum faces financial markets -- why, if the global economy is heading back into trouble, are companies on an M&A binge snapping up so much debt?  Full Article 

Archbishop Vincent Nichols acknowledges members of the public as he arrives for his installation as the eleventh Archbishop of Westminster at Westminster Cathedral in London May 21, 2009. REUTERS/Kevin Coombs
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Preparing for the pope

The head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales tells Reuters that, despite hostility in some quarters to the first ever official papal visit to the UK, the pope will win Britons over.  Full Article 

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