Some investors are seeking safety in domestic U.S. growth stocks ranging from software and online advertising to aerospace and recruitment
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The FTSE 100 added 0.7% and the midcap index rose 0.5%, slightly off its opening levels
British PM May announces resignation, pound bounce fades
* European equities gain around 1% * Trump: 'Dangerous' Huawei could be in China trade deal * Sterling firms, dollar off 2-year highs; some respite for oil * World FX rates in 2019 http://tmsnrt.rs/2egbfVh By Karin Strohecker LONDON, May 24...
In Asia, MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan bounced back to trade flat after hitting a four-month low earlier
(Adds close of U.S. markets)* Dollar hits two-year high, safe-haven yen also gains* Government debt yields tumble on growth worries, trade fears* Oil extends losses, biggest decline in six months* World FX rates in 2019 http://tmsnrt.rs/2egbfVhBy Herbert LashNEW YORK, May 23 (Reuters) - World shares skidded further on Thursday and oil prices plunged more than 5% as investors worried the China-U.S.