Dozens of protesters were reportedly injured in police crackdown during the demostrations in capital Caracas.
Research suggests investors are increasingly worried about Brexit aftermath and populist movements in Europe.
Inflation rises 2.3% year-on-year in February, beating expectations for a 2.1% rise.
Labour leader warned of under-investment and an over-reliance on consumer spending.
Philip Hammond is expected to have £12bn to play with, but he plans keep hold of it in case economy weakens.
Money managers' survey conducted by global ratings agency deems populism as the biggest threat to economic progress in Europe.
UK consumers are however spending big in restaurants and bars.
UK ports, which are highly reliant on imports, and UK airports could be most exposed to the consequences of Brexit.
Ratings agency S&P believes 2017 could mark the return rising inflation to Europe.
Frances O'Grady adds that Britain succeeds when working people succeed.
Increase in the prices of fuel, clothing and computing equipment drove headline rate higher in November.
The next 12 months would be rocky but a 'bottom up' approach to stock selection will prove its worth yet again.
UK central bank held interest rates at 0.25% in line with market expectations and raised growth forecast for 2017.
BoE governor Mark Carney says the falling value of the pound will see prices rise on a range of goods and services.
Mark Carney said the penny should go as its value is inconsequential due to inflation rises.
The government is accused of leading the country down the road to economic ruin.
Inflation edges higher to 0.6% in July but remains long way short of Bank of England's 2% target.
Venezuelan President Maduro had closed the border in August 2015 in order to control smuggling.
Rising inflation, rock-bottom interest rates and Brexit worries mean savings may be worth less than you think.
Mujica says that he has respect for Maduro, but he blamed the president for the current crisis in Venezuela.
Emergency imposed citing threats from the US and the country's own right wing opposition.
Central areas of Buenos Aires come to a standstill as protesters block roads.