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FX round-up: Sterling under pressure against backdrop of EM weakness
Sterling came under renewed pressure at the start of the holiday-shortened week, on Tuesday, as the UK's foreign minister, Boris Johnson, took aim at Westminster's plans for a customs union with the European Union post-Brexit, labeling them "crazy".
Commodities: US pulls out of Iran nuclear deal
US President Donald Trump has announced he is pulling his country from the so-called Iran nuclear deal.
Commodities: Energy futures drop ahead of White House announcement on Iran
Commodities were on the back foot on Tuesday as the Greenback climbed higher and traders took profits after a recent run-up in crude futures ahead of the White House's decision on the Iran nuclear deal due later in the session.
Wednesday preview: Imperial Brands, Provident Financial in the spotlight
Financial markets' focus on Wednesday will be on a steady stream of company updates.
New York state Attorney General quits after allegations of physical abuse
New York state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman resigned on Monday after four women accused him of physically abusing them in an interview published by New Yorker magazine, leading to a call just a few hours later from Governor Andrew Cuomo for him to step down.
Seven out of eight British workers prioritise job satisfaction over salary
Only 12% of British workers consider salary to be the most important factor in their job, according to data from job site Indeed.
Europe close: Stocks dip amid gyrations in oil price
Stocks finished well off their lows of the session as crude oil futures retreated amid contradictory reports on whether the US administration was set to announce America's exit from the Iran nuclear deal.
FTSE 100 movers: Shire shoots higher, WPP slips as Sorrell speaks
London's blue chip index was moving slightly higher on Tuesday, with Shire and Kingfisher in the lead but Sky and WPP were among the laggards.
London close: FTSE meets resistance amid Iran, Italy concerns
London stocks gave up their early gains on Tuesday as bullishness over deal news was dampened as caution over the Iran nuclear deal hit oil prices, with a splash of Italian election concerns to add to the mix.
Oil trims losses amid mixed reports on White House's Iran intentions
Crude oil futures slumped, but then reversed course, amid conflicting reports about whether the US would pull out from the multilateral deal on Iran's nuclear programme.
Reports of slavery and workplace exploitation on the rise in UK
Workers suffer widespread exploitation and abuse such as wage theft and slavery in 17 high risk sectors according to a report published on Tuesday by the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA).
Providence selects contractor for seismic data programme at offshore prospect
Providence Resources announced on Tuesday that, along with its exploration partner at the Newgrange prospect, it has hired Gardline to carry out a new 2D seismic data gathering programme.
Prepare for US Treasury yields at 4.0%, JP Morgan's Dimon says
Investors would be well-advised to prepare for longer-term US interest rates to reach 4. 0%, the head of the largest US investment bank by market capitalisation said in an interview.
Market buzz: Oil tumbles on reports of Trump's Iran decision, Sorrell speaks
1706: FTSE 100 telecoms giant Vodafone is nearing a deal to acquire German and eastern European assets from Virgin Media owner Liberty Global in a near-£16bn deal, the FT is reporting.
CMA refers SSE-Npower merger to in-depth probe
SSE's planned merger with Npower will be subject to an in-depth investigation due by 22 October, the competition regulator said on Tuesday.
Broker tips: IAG, Shire, Indivior
International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) is rising above revenue doubts and is set for a strong summer, Credit Suisse said as it reiterated its 'outperform' rating on British Airways' parent.
Jefferies ups target price on Indivior ahead of Sublocade launch
Encouraged by Indivior's update on the launch of its Sublocade monthly opioid addiction treatment, Jefferies showed its confidence in the drug maker with an improved target price and a reiterated 'buy' rating.
Snap hires Amazon veteran Tim Stone as new CFO
Snapchat owner Snap announced overnight that Amazon veteran Tim Stone will be its new chief financial officer from next Wednesday.
Analysts see positives as Shire agrees to Takeda's takeover
Analysts saw the positives as Shire agreed to be taken over by Takeda Pharmaceutical, as the Japanese company's statement "alleviated some concerns" about the deal.
Team17 eyes AIM flotation
Global games label Team17 is seeking admission of its ordinary shares on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange to capitalise on growing market opportunities with what it described as its award-winning in-house team and "outstanding" financial profile.