Global stocks slid back sharply on Thursday, dashing hopes that US President Donald Trump's signing of a spending bill to end a record government shutdown might enliven trading floors.

Investors had sought a boost after lawmakers in Washington voted to end the 43-day stoppage that

But the main exchanges in Europe and on Wall Street were down across the board, following modest gains in Asia.

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London was pegged back after data showed the UK economy slowed in the third quarter, dealing another blow to the Labour government ahead of its annual budget this month.

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Investors are bracing for long-awaited economic reports as well that have been held up by the

This comes particularly as the Federal Reserve assesses whether to cut interest rates further

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