Commodities
FX round-up: Sterling widely lower after softer-than-expected UK CPI inflation
Softer-than-expected UK inflation data for January knocked sterling widely lower on Tuesday, while the dollar limped higher after US Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen testified before the Senate banking committee.
London close: FTSE mixed after UK inflation, Yellen testimony
UK stocks ended Tuesday's see-saw session on a mixed note as less-than-enthusiastic investors scrutinised UK inflation data and after US Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen's words to the Senate banking committee.
Commodities: Gold little moved after Yellen testimony
The price of safe-haven gold was little moved after US Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen testified for the Senate banking committee on Tuesday.
North Korean leader's brother dies in Malaysia amid murder reports
Kim Jong-un's estranged half brother has died after reportedly being poisoned by two agents in Kuala Lumpur international airport.
Fed's Yellen leaves door open to rate hikes at next meetings
The head of the US central bank kept the door open to further interest rate increases at one of its next meetings, contrary to the expectations of some market watchers.
US producer prices little changed in January despite dearer energy
Factory gate prices in the States were little changed at the beginning of 2017 in comparison with the same month one year ago despite a pick-up in energy costs.
Comment: Yellen to take refuge in economic data as Trump storm approaches
By Ipek Ozkardeskaya, senior market analyst at London Capital Group.
Major car firms urge Trump to reverse Obama fuel regulations
Several of the world's largest car-makers have written a letter to US President Donald Trump, urging him to reevaluate legislation introduced by the Obama administration which will restrict fuel usage by 2025.
German investor sentiment deteriorates more than expected
German investor sentiment deteriorated more than expected in February, according to the latest survey from the ZEW Center for European Economic Research in Mannheim.
Eurozone industrial production drops more than expected in December
Eurozone industrial production fell more than expected in December, according to the latest data from Eurostat.
Eurozone economy grows less than expected in Q4
The Eurozone economy grew less than initially estimated in the fourth quarter, according to the latest data from Eurostat.
Ex-Goldman Sachs banker Mnuchin confirmed as US treasury secretary
Steven Mnuchin was confirmed as Donald Trump's treasury secretary on Monday after the former Goldman Sachs executive was approved narrowly in the Senate.
Trump's national security adviser Flynn resigns following Russia furore
Donald Trump's national security adviser Michael Flynn stepped down from his post overnight amid allegations of improper contacts with the Russian embassy in Washington DC before he took up his new position.
German GDP grows less than expected in fourth quarter 2016
The German economy grew less than expected in the fourth quarter, according to data released by Destatis on Tuesday. Gross domestic product rose 0. 4% on the previous quarter on a seasonally-adjusted basis, missing economists’ expectations of 0. 5% growth.
China January CPI gains to prove short-lived, economists say
Consumer prices in China edged past forecasts at the start of the year but some economists cautioned against expecting a sustained pick-up in inflation pressures.