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US dollar could peak within 100 days of Donald Trump's presidency
The American currency, like Icarus, is in danger of flying too close to the sun.
Four stocks to watch in 2017: Shire, Wizz Air and more
IBTimes UK expert financial columnist Edmund Shing runs down his top four stock tips for 2017.
Commodities outlook 2017: Opec shenanigans, dollar strength and all that doesn't glitter
Gold and silver could have contrasting fortunes over the next 12 months, while the direction of oil futures hinges on Opec's accord holding up.
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Lisk makes ICO funds 100% transparent with non-profit foundation
The delegated proof of stake blockchain platform opens its books to public inspection.
Not just Putin's pal: ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson would be formidable as Trump's Secretary of State
There's a lot more to Donald Trump's pick for Secretary of State than his dealings with Russia's Vladimir Putin.
Commodities round-up: Dollar's strength sends gold futures tumbling again
Precious metal futures take another nosedive as the strength of the dollar hammers market.
FX Focus: Euro hits 13-year low against the dollar as trouble mounts in the Eurozone
Pound loses ground against euro and dollar amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding Brexit negotiations.
FTSE Moves: Lloyds Christmas credit card binge fails to stir London market
Lloyds Banking Group £1.9bn purchase of MBNA was the most notable move in a lacklustre market.
Dollar, pound, euro or yen: Which currency should you invest in?
The US dollar could become the strongest major currency in 2017 as interest rates look set to rise.
Asian markets trade mixed despite Fed chair Janet Yellen's positive comments on US economy
Yellen announced on 19 December that the current job market in the US was the strongest in nearly a decade.
Commodities round-up: Gold stages recovery run but oil trading remains lacklustre
Gold prices mounted a recovery run from Fed-driven lows while oil futures remained largely flat.
FX Focus: Pound dips against major rivals as markets brace for Christmas lull
Yen gains ground against major currencies ahead of Bank of Japan's interest rate decision.
FTSE Moves: London market struggles for direction despite BP's $1bn deal
London shares edge higher at the start of what is expected to be a week of light trading volumes ahead of the Christmas break.
Initial Coin Offerings - the newest form of blockchain start-up fundraising
Coder and blogger Ben Dickson examines the irrepressible world of initial coin offerings.
Most Asian markets slide as Chinese bond selloff continues, Japan exports improve
Australia's S&P/ASX 200 climbed as the country managed to retain its AAA credit rating, despite a budget deficit.
Millennial investing: Early bird catches the 'tangible returns' worm
The younger you start investing, the more you are able to reap the rewards of compounding.
FTSE Moves: BP leads FTSE 100 back above 7,000-mark, but Micro Focus tanks
BP post gains on the rising oil price, but fellow blue chip Micro Focus saw heavy falls.
Commodities round-up: Gold, oil futures recover after Fed influenced market kerfuffle subsides
Asian session started a marginal recovery in the commodities market which gathered momentum during European trading hours.
FX Focus: Pound climbs against dollar as post-Fed rally cools down
Dollar slips against the euro but analysts suggest the currencies are heading for parity in 2017.
Shell 'insources' electricity from its own wind farm
Oil and gas giant Shell opts to buy electricity from a wind farm it holds a 50% stake in.
Blockchain and big data worth watching in the coming year
Central bank settlement coins, blockchain governance and interoperability, plus the big data business.
Asian markets trade mixed as investors continue to digest Fed decision
In China, policymakers are trying to curb capital outflows after the Fed decision.
FTSE Moves: Mining stocks slump as Fed action triggers metals price slide
Mining stocks fell across the board after a cut in interest rates by US Federal Reserve took its toll on metal futures.
Bank of England holds interest rate at 0.25%, maintains stimulus levels
In line with market expectations, the UK's central bank decides to maintain its asset purchase programme and interest rates at previous level.
Gold, silver pummelled by Fed rate hike
Precious metals take an intraday hammering after US Federal Reserve raises benchmark rate by 0.25%.
FX Focus: Euro plunges to 14-year low versus dollar as Fed hikes interest rates
Dollar index hits top level for 14 years as greenback posts heavy gains against major global currencies.
What major companies are ripe for a takeover?
Sky stock prices have jumped 30% since News Corp bid £11.2bn for the remainder of the company.
Investing and the art of contrary thinking: Looking where the herd isn't
The current macroeconomic climate demands a contrarian viewpoint when it comes to investing.
Asian markets slide as Fed raises its benchmark interest rate
The Fed move marks the first rate increase in 2016 and the second in a decade.
Stocks drop after Fed predicts three interest rate hikes in 2017
The Dow Jones, which dropped by 118.5 points, was within reach of the psychological milestone of 20000.
US Federal Reserve raises key interest rate by a quarter point
Officials raised its target range from 0.25% to 0.5%.
Commodities round-up: Gold recovers from 10-month low ahead of Fed rate decision
Oil futures slid but precious metals recovered led higher by gold, ahead of US Fed's rate-setting meeting.
FTSE Moves: IAG shares hammered by British Airways strike action call
British Airways-owner IAG ended among biggest fallers after cabin crew voted in favour of possible strike.
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