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The Indian rupee may drop to 72 to a US dollar in six months as growth slows.

Premier Li Keqiang says China on track amid further expansion in services and manufacturing.

Upbeat factory activity data raises hopes of a quicker global economic recovery.

Issues such as funding and management of the planned bank need to be resolved.

HSBC, JPMorgan, BNP Paribas, Morgan Stanley and Nomura cut India GDP forecasts.

US military strikes to take place only when Congress approves the action.

US President Barack Obama's decision to defer military strikes against Syria provide momentary relief.

HSBC manufacturing PMI rises to 50.1 in August from 47.7 in July.

Stock and commodity markets volatile over possible US strike on Syria.

Inflation at 1.6% for August as jobless levels increased to 2.95 million.

Improvement in global manufacturing data pushes up some markets.

Markets participants to track the second estimate for second quarter UK GDP today.

Thursday's data showed manufacturing activity in the US, Europe and in China is improving.

Financial Conduct Authority reaches deal on redress scheme for credit card holders mis-sold fraud protection insurance.

Markets still awaiting clarity on planned QE taper by US Federal Reserve Bank

Upbeat Chinese manufatcuring PMI data helps markets trim losses from US QE fears

HSBC flash PMI rises to 50.1 in August from 47.7 in July, beating estimates.

Hong Kong equities log higher gains than mainland Chinese equities.

The tussle of $1.2bn loan will leave the banks with about $600m losses.

India will release annual inflation and industrial production data next week.

Sale comes after RBS deal with HSBC fell through in November last year.