Flash Briefing: Deutsche Bank raided; US Blue Wave; Trade war truce?; Intu price collapse

In today’s global headlines…. The reputation of once mighty Deutsche Bank hit a fresh low today after news that dozens of police officers, prosecutors and inspectors raided its Frankfurt offices as part of a money laundering investigation.  The final results from the US’s mid-term election cane through last night confirming results which were the best for the Democratic party in 44 years. The Wall Street Journal reports from Buenos Aires ahead of today’s G20 summit, that the US and China are exploring a proposal that will put on hold America’s proposed tariff increase to 25% due in January. And in South African related news, the share price of JSE-listed British shopping centre owner Intu collapsed yesterday after a consortium which had tabled a takeover offer withdrew its bid.