The Chinese manufacturing PMI came in at 49.4, its lowest since August 2012.
US markets on back foot as oil prices fell by more than 3% after China manufacturing PMI hits three-year low.
Boss of British Gas owner said North Sea companies that want to continue would need support.
China's official manufacturing purchasing manager's index (PMI) for January 2016 came in at 49.4.
Bank of Japan has said that 0.1% interest would be charged for excess reserves parked with it.
Buying imports doesn't make us worse off as imports balance with corresponding exports or investment into UK.
Both WTI crude oil and Brent crude were trading lower despite Russia stating it could consider cutting output.
Dow Jones closed 1.4% lower despite higher oil prices.
Late rally in oil prices drags UK and European stocks in positive territory ahead of FOMC's decision.
Five out of the six brokers accused of rigging Interbank rate have been released after not guilty verdicts.
A fresh decline in oil prices and disappointing results from Apple and Boeing dragged US stocks in the red.
Edmund Shing explains why you should be looking to invest in construction company Galliford Try.
Hedge fund guru famous for successfully betting against the British pound in the 1990s is bearish on China.
Apple admits to feeling the impact of the China slowdown as it warns that iPhone sales are set to fall.
HSBC too recently cut its crude oil price forecast for the next three years, over a prolonged supply glut.
UK stocks driven higher by commodity stocks as oil prices stage solid rebound and halt two-day decline.
US stocks gained after oil prices rebounded as investors awaited the beginning of the Federal Reserve meeting.
Why you should not fear the plummeting Chinese stock market.
Brent crude and WTI fall below $30 a barrel as concerns over a slowdown in China intensify.
China's stocks tumbled to the lowest levels in 13 months.
UK and European stocks in the red as oil prices fall again and high street bankers drag FTSE 100 lower.
Wall Street kicks off the week on downbeat note as oil prices drag commodity stocks lower
With gloom about sustainability of economic recovery low oil prices are a gift for Western economies.
Meyohas charted trades that weren't picked to make a profit, but in search of the right line.
Both WTI and Brent Crude gained and were trading above $32 a barrel.
Wall Street follows European and Asian stocks high as more economic stimulus looks on the cards.
The group will be chaired by Oliver Letwin, minister for government policy.
UK and European stocks rally as oil prices stage solid rebound and Asian equities surge ahead.
Rating agency says decision motivated by the ongoing slump in oil prices.
The discussions in Davos have been dominated by talks of oil and global markets diving.