Aug 9 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 .FTSE index is seen opening down 20
points at 7,266 on Friday, according to financial bookmakers.
* CELTIC: Arsenal have bolstered their defence with the signing of
22-year-old Scotland international left back Kieran Tierney from Celtic CCP.L
on a long-term deal, the clubs confirmed on Thursday. * OIL: Oil prices fell on Friday amid fears over demand as the U.S-China
trade row casts its shadow over markets, although prices got some support from
expectations of more OPEC production cuts.
* GOLD: Gold firmed above the key $1,500 pivot on Friday, en route to its
best week since April 2016, as an escalation in the Sino-U.S. trade dispute and
fears of a global economic slowdown triggered fresh interest for safe-haven
assets. * The UK blue chip index closed up 1.2% at 7285.90 points after a round of
Chinese data dissipated some global growth fears and nickel prices hit a
16-month high amid supply worries, while Hargreaves Lansdown advanced after
strong annual results. * For more on the factors affecting European stocks, please click on:
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