The UK central bank's decision to cut interest rates to 0.25% has triggered an uptick in demand for gold.
Pound heads for second week of decline as it falls below $1.30 level for first time since July.
Market ends week in upbeat mood as crude prices lift heavyweight oil stocks.
China's fixed-asset investment in the year to July grew at the slowest rate in more than 16 years.
Crude futures enter steady mode but precious metals lose shine on stronger dollar.
Top flight investors sold off shares in firms announcing the cut-off date for their next dividend payout.
New Zealand dollar declines after Reserve Bank of New Zealand cuts interest rates for second time this year.
Singapore has reduced its 2016 economic growth forecast amid Brexit and weakening global demand.
Weaker dollar supports gold rally but oil futures slide.
New Zealand dollar surges against major peers ahead of expected 25 basis points rate cut.
Fears spread among traders as Bank's quantitative easing programme hits a snag.
US nonfarm productivity declined at a 0.5% annual rate in the second quarter ending 30 June.
Money managers increase bets on oil prices falling despite price rises seen over the past 24 hours.
Sterling under pressure after Ian McCafferty says Bank of England could cut interest rates again this year.
Robust trading at Standard Life and Worldpay push top flight shares near a 14-month high.
China inflation numbers indicate there is room for further policy easing in the Asian country.
Market speculation that Opec is working on another bid to cut production sends oil futures on recovery run
Top flight shares jump to highest since June last year before easing back in afternoon trading.
Dollar surges against the yen as better-than-expected jobs report fuels rate-hike speculation.
Asian markets bullish despite data showing fall in China's July exports.
Blue chip shares end the week in buoyant mood after the Bank's measures to kick-start the economy.
Profit-taking after gold spike to $1,370 weighs on precious metals as oil futures battle oversupply sentiment.
Dollar hits week-high against the euro after better-than-expected non-farm jobs report.
Investors shrug off flat overnight session on Wall Street.
Gold futures rally after the UK central bank cuts interest rates.
Pound falls over 1% against 16 major peers after Bank of England cuts rates to 0.25%.
Interest rate cut by half to 0.25% sends top flight shares higher.
Investors expect the UK's central bank to cut rates to a record low of 0.25%.
Oil prices hit four-month low while precious metals decline as traders book profits on recent rally.
UK services sector records worst performance in seven years as post-Brexit volatility hits economy.