Commodities round-up: Oil prices reverse losses as attention shifts back on Opec
Crude prices recover after falling on the back of disappointing inventories data from the US.
UK retail sales grow at fastest pace for 14 years in October
Retail sales increase 7.4% in October, as average store prices fall across the board apart from petrol stations.
Where to find the best Black Friday travel deals this year
Turkey and Egypt among destinations likely to be discounted, while a number of airlines will offer cheap flights.
Royal Mail delivers increase in revenue but Brexit vote hits performance in the UK
Uncertainty surrounding EU referendum led to reduction of marketing activity in the UK, says mail operator.
The Donald Trump enigma: The elusive billionaire and his corporate labyrinth
Is Donald Trump worth £10bn or £788m? That depends on who you listen to.
FX Focus: Dollar index hits 14-year high amid increased expectations for Fed rate hike
Pound slides against dollar but remains above €1.16 against the euro after mixed unemployment data.
Rolls-Royce on track to meet cost saving target despite mixed markets
British jet engine maker expects to save between £150m and £200m but warns outlook in markets remain mixed.
Barratt Developments buoyed by solid housing demand but wary of Brexit uncertainty
Housebuilder watchful of political uncertainty surrounding Brexit and London high-end market remains challenging.
The UK has a new inflation measure, but what will change from the current one?
From March 2017, the ONS will measure inflation based on CPIH index rather than the current CPI gauge.
FX Focus: Pound falls sharply against euro and dollar as government 'lacks Brexit plan'
Sterling declines as inflation misses forecast, while dollar rally slows as investors indulge in profit-taking.
UK household squeeze yet to materialise as inflation falls short of October forecast
Decline in costs of clothing and university tuition fees kept inflation below 1% says ONS.
Tesco records fastest sales growth in three years
Kantar Worldpanel figures show food prices are 0.5% lower than 2015 but are expected to rise from December.
Weak pound and terrorist attacks clip easyJet's wings as profit tumbles
Budget airline posts 27.9% drop in profit due to 'external events', despite carrying record number of passengers.
Argos and Tesco to launch 10-day long Black Friday shopping extravaganza
Argos will kick off its Black Friday sales on 18 November, while Tesco will launch its sales three days later.
FX Focus: Dollar hits nine-month high against euro as pound continues to climb
Pound remains above €1.16, while dollar rallies as post-US elections fears subside among investors.
Commodities round-up: Oil prices slide as Opec's chances of deal to curb production remain unlikely
Opec will meet at end of the month to discuss a deal aimed at curbing production in oversupplied oil market.
Big Six energy providers's profits could be 'six times bigger than disclosed'
PWC report shows cost of providing electricity to household is £844 a year but customers can pay up to £1,172.
William Hill expects profits to be at top end of forecast as online sector returns to growth
High-street bookmaker expects annual profits of £260-280m and vows to keep investing in online segment.
FX Focus: Pound hits five-week high against dollar and seven-week high against euro
Sterling climbs above pre-flash crash levels against the dollar as emerging markets currencies suffer.
Alibaba makes a fortune from it but what is Singles' Day?
Alibaba has made more than $13bn in the first 12 hours of Singles' Day sale this year.
UK construction sector posts weakest figures in four years amid post-Brexit slowdown
ONS figures show third quarter falls 1.1% from previous three months, despite resilient display in September.
FX Focus: Dollar extends rally as calm returns following Trump's win
Dollar rallies more than 1% against the yen and gains against its major rivals, while pound climbs above €1.14.
Commodities round-up: Oil prices recover from Trump shock but concerns over supply remain
Analysts expect oil markets to benefit from Donald Trump's presidency, as Opec struggles to cut production.
AstraZeneca offsets sales decline thanks to cost cuts and tax gains
Bio-pharmaceutical giant posts 4% decline in revenue as sales of Crestor drug fall amid increase competition.
Halfords ride made uncomfortable by weaker pound as interim profits drop
FTSE 250 group reports 12% year-on-year decline in profits on back of increased investment and more promotions.
US markets gain ground as fears of global sell-off subside after Trump's win
Major indices gain ground, while dollar recovers from losses and gold posts biggest daily gain since Brexit vote.
FX Focus: Dollar on road to recover from heavy losses after Trump's victory
US dollar recovers some of the sharp losses suffered during election night but remains 1% lower against the yen.
UK's trade balance narrows in third quarter despite widening in September
ONS says it has so far seen 'little evidence' of weaker pound feeding into trade volumes.
Markets react to President Trump as it happened: 'Buckle up for a bumpy ride'
Dollar and global markets expected to plunge as Donald Trump wins race to the White House.
Bank of England gives UK banks two more years to meet capital requirements
Bank of England's new rules are aimed at bolstering banks' cash reserves to avoid another state-funded bailout.
