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US close: Markets continue run further into record territory
Markets in the US pushed further into record territory on Monday, as investors eyed a rate announcement from the Federal Reserve later in the week.
Meat tax could be necessary to reduce climate change and health issues
A tax on meat is being considered to reduce the negative impact that its consumption has on climate change, water pollution, deforestation and diseases like obesity, cancer or diabetes.
Europe close: Stocks slip ahead of US Fed rate decision
Traders opted to be play it safe on Monday, keeping their cards close to their chests ahead of the US central bank's policy announcement on Wednesday.
Protests break out in Catalonia as artworks are removed from museum
Spanish police have clashed with some protesters outside a museum in the city of Lleida in Catalonia after 44 artworks were removed from the building in order to be sent back to the neighbouring region Aragón.
US open: Dow Industrials, S&P 500 push further into record territory
The Dow Industrials and S&P 500 were pushing further into record territory on Monday afternoon as investors eyed a rate announcement from the Federal Reserve later in the week.
US 'quits' rate unchanged in October
The number of job openings in the US fell by 181,000 in October to reach 5. 996m as of the end of October, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
3M to sell 'substantially all' of its Communication Markets division to Corning
Post-it notes maker 3m said on Monday that it has agreed to sell “substantially all” of its Communication Markets division to Corning Inc for $900m.
Netanyahu asks Brussels to follow in Trump's steps, EU says no
Leaders of both Israel and Palestine reached out for international support after Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as the Israeli capital.
JP Morgan stays overweight on global equities
Strategists at JP Morgan reiterated their 'overweight' stance on global stocks going into 2018, pointing out that economic growth would continue to be above-trend and that analysts' forecasts for corporate profits had room to increase.
Putin orders withdrawal of Russian troops from Syria
Russian President Vladimir Putin has unexpectedly ordered the withdrawal of troops from the wartorn country of Syria, state media reported on Monday.
New York police investigating explosion at Port Authority station
Injuries have been reported near a major bus terminal in downtown Manhattan, New York after a suspected explosion which has prompted the arrival of emergency services.
China November credit growth belies slowdown, economists say
Credit conditions in China continued to tighten last month, leading economists to anticipate cuts to the central bank's reserve requirement ratio for lenders in the short-run in order to provide liquidity and - eventually - allow a weaker currency as well.
Asia report: Markets higher after strong Friday on Wall Street
Markets in Asia finished higher on Monday, as investors reacted to a solid finish on Wall Street on Friday which came after the release of stronger-than-expected employment data stateside at the end of the week.
US pre-open: Stocks seen touch higher ahead of Fed announcement this week
US futures pointed to slightly firmer open on Wall Street on Monday as investors eyed a rate announcement by the Federal Reserve later in the week.
China CPI slows more than expected in November, re-acceleration seen
Consumer price inflation in Asia's largest economy slowed more than expected last month, weighed down by falls in food prices, but economists expected it would recover in 2018.
Bitcoin makes futures trading debut as digital currency aims for $17k
The remarkable trajectory of bitcoin continued on Monday as the digital currency gained another 25% and trading was halted twice after making its futures trading debut on the Chicago Board Options Exchange at the weekend.
Investec admits Steinhoff exposure could make 3pc dent in profits
Investec said it has "immaterial exposure" to South African retail giant Steinhoff International, which caused alarm for its lenders after its shares fell 80% last week, though though some derivatives exposure could put a dent in profits.