Retail sales growth picks up in August           Firms see static hiring outlook in Q4           EU moves closer to swifter sanctions in budget rules           Obama kicks off campaign with infrastructure plan           EU budget chief says UK rebate should end - report           Growth hopes boost global equities           iShares launches first euro high-yield bond ETF           Shell in exclusive talks to sell Swedish refinery           Graphite closes in on £325 million auto deals - sources           BA-Iberia eye deal targets, Asia seen top of list