International Economic
UK MPs, regulators urge govt to 'get a grip' of ATM closures
The government and regulators were on Tuesday told to "get a grip" of consumers' ability to access their cash as a wave of ATM closures hit the UK.
BoE's Carney issues stark warning on risks from trade, China slowdown
Bank of England chief Mark Carney sounded a dire warning on Tuesday on what the costs of a full-blown trade war might be.
US lawmakers reach deal to avoid new government shutdown
Democratic and Republican lawmakers reached a tentative deal late on Monday to avoid a new government shutdown next Friday.
Environmental breakdown could trigger socioeconomic crisis - IPPR
Human-induced environmental damage has reached a critical stage and could threaten socioeconomic stability, said the latest report from the Institute for Public Policy Research.
Twelve Catalan secessionists stand trial in Madrid
Twelve Catalan separatist leaders are being judged by Spain's Supreme Court on Tuesday and face up to 25 years in prison for their roles in leading the failed secession drive.
Russian and US foreign ministers to open Venezuela dialogue
Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov and US secretary of state Mike Pompeo will discuss the political situation in Venezuela on Wednesday, according to Lavrov.
ECB's Lane says domestic euro area economy 'pretty strong'
The European Central Bank's incoming chief economist cautioned against exaggerating the significance of recent weak data.
EU backs down on post-Brexit money manager rules
A compromise has been struck between European Union member states over the way money managers will be supervised once the UK quits the bloc.
US small business sentiment index drops to lowest since 2016 elections
Small business sentiment in the US deteriorated more than expected in January amid worries about the government shutdown and financial market instability, according to the National Federation of Independent Business.