Currencies
UK to invest in micro-robots to reduce roadworks
The UK will invest millions in micro-robots to be deployed in underground pipe networks, which the government said will reduce need for roadworks.
North Korea sends Trump message on nuclear talks
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent US President Donald Trump a "letter-like" conciliatory message regarding nuclear talks.
New EU fishing legislation could wreak havoc on UK industry
New European Union fishing rules coming into force in January could have “grave” impact on the UK’s fishing industry, a House of Lords committee warned on Monday.
China manufacturing activity drops to near three-year low in December
Chinese manufacturing activity hit a near three-year low in December, according to official data released on Monday.
US pending home sales unexpectedly drop in November
US pending home sales unexpectedly fell last month, according to data from the National Association of Realtors.
Italian PM says debt 'not scary' as budget law deadline approaches
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said on Friday that the country's debt was "not scary" and reaffirmed confidence in his government as it races to meet the 31 December deadline to pass the budget plan for the new year.
US initial jobless claims tick lower
The number of Americans filing for unemployment dipped a touch last week, according to data from the Labor Department.
Mnuchin calls US banks to reassure jittery markets
US Treasury secretary Steve Mnuchin took the extraordinary step of calling America's six largest banks on Sunday in an effort to reassure jittery markets over the increasingly erratic behaviour of President Donald Trump and the government shutdown.
US consumer sentiment improves in December - Uni Michigan
Consumer sentiment in the US improved in December, according to a final reading from the University of Michigan.
US third-quarter GDP revised down to 3.4%
Third-quarter economic growth in the US was revised down by the Commerce Department on Friday.
China denies economic espionage accusations from US
China’s foreign ministry slammed “slanderous” accusations from the US and allies claiming China was engaged in economic espionage.
Gatwick flights remain suspended over drone security concerns
Gatwick airport remains closed after drones reappeared overhead causing further security concerns.
China confirms more trade talks with US in January
China and the US will hold more trade talks in January, China’s Commerce Ministry spokesman Gao Feng confirmed on Thursday.
North Korea says nuclear deal must include ending 'US threat'
North Korean state media claimed on Thursday that the denuclearisation deal must include “completely removing the nuclear threats of the US”.
Philly Fed index drops to more than two-year low in December
Manufacturing conditions in the Philadelphia region unexpectedly deteriorated in December, to a more than two-year low, according to a survey released on Thursday.
Trump lifts sanctions on Rusal; aluminum plunges
The US Treasury announced on Wednesday it would lift sanctions on the companies of Russian businessman Oleg Deripaska, including Rusal, sending aluminum prices down to a 16 month low.
US Fed defies Trump and raises interest rates to 2.25-2.5%
The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday defied President Donald Trump and raised interest rates by 0. 25% to a target range of 2. 25%-2. 5%, but lowered forecasts for future increases.
Italy strikes budget deal with EU
After months of intense negotiations, Italy and the European Union have come to an agreement on the Mediterranean country’s budget with the European Commission.
US existing home sales unexpectedly rise in November
Sales of US existing homes unexpectedly rose in November, according to data from the National Association of Realtors.
China's CNOOC signs deals with western oil majors
China stressed its openness for trade on Tuesday as China National Offshore Oil Corp signed nine oil and gas deals with different firms including Royal Dutch Shell.