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Good morning. 

Liz Truss is gearing up for an overhaul of the energy market as part of a wider package of support with soaring bills.

Renewable energy producers have agreed in principle to accept new long-term contracts at prices well below the current rates, the BBC reports.

The move is seen as a way of capping excessive profits for renewable and nuclear energy generators without imposing a windfall tax.

It will come as part of a broader package of support outlined today, including a freeze on energy bills for households and businesses.

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What happened overnight 

Most Asian markets enjoyed a rare advance on bargain-buying on Thursday. 

Tokyo led the gains, helped by data showing the Japanese economy performed better than initially thought in the second quarter, while there were also gains in Shanghai, Sydney, Seoul, Singapore, Wellington, Taipei, Manila and Jakarta.

Hong Kong bucked the trend.

Coming up today

Corporate: Genus (full-year results), Energean, International Public Partnerships, Melrose Industries, Spire Healthcare, Vistry Group (interims), Safestore Holdings, (trading statement)

Economics: ECB interest rate decision (EU), jobless claims (US)



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