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Stronger dollar will make greenback more attractive than gold.

GfK NOP's consumer confidence index declines by 1 point to -13 in December.

Bitcoin users angry at China's blocking of the currency blamed for launching cyber attack on central bank.

European policymakers make progress on financing of EU bank reserve pot as deadline looms.

India's wholesale price inflation strikes a 14-month high in November.

YouGov/Sun poll finds majority think they'd be worse off or no better under Labour.

George Osborne says raising state pension age to 68 will apply from mid-2030s.

George Osborne says young people should not go 'from school to the dole'.

The company says the job cuts will fall in the firm's water unit in France.

GfK survey shows first consecutive drop in month-on-month UK consumer confidence since 2011

Scotland's deputy first minister argues independent Scotland would help women find work and create jobs.

Former chancellor critical of Alex Salmond's vision for an independent Scotland.

Bank of Spain governor warns that country's economy still vulnerable.

EEF, the manufacturers organisation, warns of higher credit costs but says access to finance easing for firms.

Hundreds of thousands of state employees in the country will be awarded an extra month's pay.

Bank policymaker warns UK recovery will take time to filter down to ordinary Britons.

Socialist president can rule without consulting national assembly.

French government responds to pressure to change tax policies that have stoked unpopularity and criticism.

Yellen faces questions on QE and a possible housing bubble during her senate testimony.

Frances O'Grady, TUC general secretary, says working people deserve a fair share of the benefits of recovery.

OECD signals growth may be better than expected in many economies, but warns on troubled Brics nations.

CBI SME Trends Survey shows optimism rising at fastest pace since 1988 in UK manufacturing sector.

No discernible impact of partial federal government shutdown, says Labor Department.

Bitcoin's value passes $300, up from $150 a month ago, as fears of boom-and-bust are reignited among analysts.

Economy slowdown is elephant in the room at Beijing's political gathering, says Dr Reza Hasmath.

Markit/CIPS UK construction sector index hits over six year high in October.

Rhys Moore, director of the Living Wage Foundation, says the rate has become a badge of honour for employers.

Krstic talks exclusively to IBTimes UK on camera about major financial reforms to boost economic growth.