MARKETS

The current macroeconomic climate demands a contrarian viewpoint when it comes to investing.

The Fed move marks the first rate increase in 2016 and the second in a decade.

The Dow Jones, which dropped by 118.5 points, was within reach of the psychological milestone of 20000.

Officials raised its target range from 0.25% to 0.5%.

Oil futures slid but precious metals recovered led higher by gold, ahead of US Fed's rate-setting meeting.

British Airways-owner IAG ended among biggest fallers after cabin crew voted in favour of possible strike.

Dollar lower across the board ahead of Fed meeting, which is expected to confirm a first rate hike in 12 months.

UK inflation was bumped up by rising fuel prices, British drivers should brace themselves for more.

Crude oil market isn't really firing up, but gold could be in for an even rougher ride over the next 12 months.

Markets have already factored in a Fed rate increase, say analysts.

Precious metals and crude oil headed lower ahead of the US Federal Reserve's rate-setting meeting.

Pound climbs above $1.27 despite rising inflation, as investors await Federal Reserve meeting.

Fed set to raise rates as US markets and dollar have hit record-highs following Donald Trump's victory.

China reporting better than expected factory output and retail sales in November had negligible effect on the markets.

Oil and gas stocks rose on crude production cuts, but leading indices slid as Barclays unveil French retail banking unit sale.

Brent, WTI jump by over 4% after non-Opec producers followed Opec in announcing crude production cuts of their own.

Russian ruble hits highest level against dollar in a year after Opec and non-Opec members agree deal.

Non-Opec nations have agreed to cut output by 558,000 barrels a day.

Group of 11 states including Russia and Mexico to slash output by 558,000 barrels per day from 1 January.

The decision comes ahead of the talks between Opec and non-Opec nations in Vienna on Saturday.

Murdoch's News Corp makes another bid for Sky, but it's costing a lot more after dollar gains and Brexit woes.

Brent, WTI futures rise ahead of approaching summit between Opec and non-Opec producers.

British financial watchdog calls for sweeping changes to crowdfunding rules and regulations.

Euro fails to reverse losses against the dollar and declines over 0.5% against the US currency.

Head of eurozone bailout fund says financial support for Italy was neither planned nor requested.

China's positive producer price and consumer price data also boost markets.

Brent, WTI futures recover from overnight lows ahead of summit between Opec and non-Opec producers.

FTSE 100 posts marginal rise as miners, airlines continue to stack up gains.

Pound gains almost 1% against euro and closes in on €1.19 threshold, but dips 0.25% against the dollar.