Fed chief Janet Yellen to testify before Senate panel later in the day.
US Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen says too many long-term unemployed in labour market.
The number of new non-farm payroll jobs was lower than analysts expected at 113,000 in January.
BoE policymaker David Miles co-authors report which says unwinding of QE is not necessarily dangerous.
Meanwhile, Citi and Deutsche Bank have suspended traders over the last week
Market players to track al-Qaida violence in Iraq and Libyan oil crisis.
Downbeat US labour market data could prompt Fed to ease pace of stimulus taper.
Latest nonfarm payrolls have made the discussion about the correct direction of monetary policy more difficult
Fed's unemployment rate threshold of 6.5% would spark decision on interest rate rise.
Unemployment stands at 7% and is expected to fall further.
IMF chief Christine Lagarde says she is optimistic about US economy next year.
Stanley Fischer is tipped to become Vice Chairman of the Federal Reserve
The US Fed's FOMC will meet on 17-18 December.
US Federal Reserve's FOMC will meet on 17-18 December.
Market players await US Federal Reserve's QE taper decision.
Expected supply from Libya, Iraq and Iran will also put pressure on prices.
Gold could lose investment allure if dollar strengthens on Fed move.
The Australian dollar dropped to 89.14 US cents on 13 December.
Ireland will exit its bailout programme this weekend.
Indian rupee may come under pressure following downbeat economic data.
Market players await Eurozone factory output and US retail sales data.
Asian indices slide to 10-week lows on 12 December.