MARKETS

Yellen was optimistic of the US economy, but acknowledged that global risks such as China slowdown persist.

UK and European stocks rally as financials stocks gain, despite unstable oil prices and poor economic data.

Wall Street gains after Yellen says financial conditions have worsened but does not rule out March rate hike.

The rise of the digital generation means tech and social media sites are set for financial gain in the future.

UK and European stocks set to end a three-day losing streak as banking stocks gain and oil prices rebound.

Tullow's pre-tax loss over the financial year was $1.03bn, down 37.2% from 2014's $1.64bn loss.

Deutsche Bank, BNP Paribas, Barclays and Intesa Sanpaolo have seen their share prices decline in recent times.

The bank's share decline has also led to a sell-off in other European banks such as BNP Paribas and Barclays.

UK and European markets fall as mining and banking stocks suffer heavy losses amid renewed worries over slowdown.

Wall Street on the back foot as US stocks track global selloff and oil prices extend losses from previous session.

Return of Iran to the oil market after sanctions were lifted in January is expected to boost OPEC output.

China, Hong Kong and other markets remained closed, most Asian stock exchanges traded lower on 9 February.

London's main market falls over as European markets tumble over renewed worries of a global slowdown.

Wall Street on the back foot as oil prices fall and investors analyse last week's mixed jobs report.

Oil prices increase after Saudi Arabia and Venezuela discuss need for price stabilisation.

The Footsie fell 0.86% meaning that the index has lost 6.3% since the start of the year.

US stocks slide as the pace of hiring slows sharply in January and unemployment rate hits eight-year low.

ArcelorMittal, is known in the UK for sponsoring the Orbit, in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park at Stratford.

Edmund Shing explains why a rebound in oil prices would be great news for Shell investors.

On 4 February, Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.49%, while FTSE 100 closed higher by 1.06%.

The MPC surprised no one when it announced not to increase central interest rates.

Wall Street on the back foot after productivity data disappoints and dollar continues to fall

Investors will be hoping for a potential future rebound in oil prices after their worldwide collapse.

Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang tells Jack Lew that Beijing is capable of keeping the renminbi stable.

Oil prices increased on speculation that the US Federal Reserve may not increase interest rates in 2016.

Dow Jones and Nasdaq on track to recoup losses as Brent and WTI prices climb.

Oil prices decline following failed talks between Russia and Venezuela.

Deutsche Bank estimates the probability of recession in the next 12 months at 46%.

In 2015, BP's annual profit fell 51% year-on-year to $5.9bn, while Shell predicted similar results.