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IMF Bullish on US Economic Growth for 2014
IMF chief Christine Lagarde says she is optimistic about US economy next year.
Stanley Fischer Profile: The Man Who Could Be Number Two at the Fed
Stanley Fischer is tipped to become Vice Chairman of the Federal Reserve
European Markets Rise Amid Federal Reserve QE Taper Uncertainty
The US Fed's FOMC will meet on 17-18 December.
Asian Markets Down on China Data and Federal Reserve QE Taper Jitters
US Federal Reserve's FOMC will meet on 17-18 December.
Asian Markets Weekly Review: Indices Outside Japan End In Red
Market players await US Federal Reserve's QE taper decision.
Global Crude Oil Futures Drop on Federal Reserve QE Taper Fears
Expected supply from Libya, Iraq and Iran will also put pressure on prices.
Gold Prices to Swing Next Week Ahead of Federal Reserve QE Taper Decision
Gold could lose investment allure if dollar strengthens on Fed move.
Australian Dollar Suffers Longest Drop in 28 Years After RBA Governor's Comment
The Australian dollar dropped to 89.14 US cents on 13 December.
European Markets Climb Despite Rising Federal Reserve QE Taper Fears
Ireland will exit its bailout programme this weekend.
Asian Markets Mixed Amid US Stimulus Taper Concerns
Indian rupee may come under pressure following downbeat economic data.
European Markets Down on US Monetary Stimulus Taper Worries
Market players await Eurozone factory output and US retail sales data.
Asian Markets Down on US Federal Reserve QE Taper Jitters
Asian indices slide to 10-week lows on 12 December.
RBS Hit With $100m Fine for Violating US Iran Sanctions
Embattled lender admits to 'deeply regretting these failings'
European Markets Mixed After US Lawmakers Strike Budget Deal
US budget agreement now needs House and Senate approval.
Asian Markets Take A Hit After Investors Book Profits
Chinese stocks pulled down by interest rate liberalisation pressure.
Central Banks Cling to Gold Reserves Despite Price Falls After Calamitous Gordon Brown Sell Off
Former UK prime minister sold off UK gold when price was low and central bankers nervous over repeat error.
European Markets Mixed After Strong China and US Data
Greece will release third-quarter GDP data at 10:00GMT.
Gold Prices to Oscillate Next Week As Traders Await Federal Reserve QE Taper Decision
Stimulus cut by Fed could boost dollar, resulting in downward pressure on gold prices.
Goldman Sachs and BoJ Call For Higher Wages in Japan
Goldman Sachs warns wages must increase for 'Abenomics' to succeed.
European Markets Outside Spain and Italy Rise Ahead of US Jobs Data
US nonfarm payrolls data expected to show an increase of 180,000 jobs for November.
European Markets Climb Ahead of BoE and ECB Decisions
Investors await the UK government's Autumn Statement, due out at 11:15GMT.
European Markets Drop As Upbeat US Data Fuels Fed Reserve QE Taper Fears
US manufacturing activity rose to a 30 month high in November.
European Markets Outside Germany Down Amid Upbeat Eurozone Factory Data
Eurozone manufacturing growth accelerates to its fastest pace in over two years in November.
Asian Markets Weekly Review: Bourses Outside Australia End Higher
Market players to track Federal Reserve chief Ben Bernanke's speech.
Gold Prices to Oscillate Next Week Ahead of US Nonfarm Payrolls Data
Upbeat jobs data could fuel Federal Reserve QE taper fears and pull down gold prices.
Indonesia Rupiah Falls After Fed Reserve QE Taper Prospect Triggers Capital Flight
Global investors sold $354m worth of Indonesian stocks between 1-27 November.
US Fed Put Pressure on JPMorgan Over Metals Warehousing Arm in 2012
US Federal Reserve reportedly warned JPMorgan over storing metals it traded in warehouses it owned.
Asian Markets Weekly Review: Shanghai Composite Outperforms Regional Indices
Japanese Nikkei strikes six-month high while Chinese equities reform boost.
Gold Prices Set to Drop as US Economic Recovery Gains Momentum
Improving US economy will boost US dollar and pull down gold prices.
Five Senate Republicans Will Back Janet Yellen for Fed Chairmanship
Janet Yellen is likely to secure the 60 votes needed in her confirmation vote in the US Senate.