Pointers from the financial market's performance in 2017 for the upcoming year
The past 12 months have been largely positive for the stock markets, but the macroeconomic scenario appears increasingly uncertain as we enter 2018.
Pound and the forex market in 2018: It'll be hard to disappoint pessimists
'Bumping along the bottom' is what the British currency did in 2017 and the same expression might apply to 2018 too.
Global IPO activity hits highest level since financial crisis
Some 1,624 IPOs were registered through 2017 with $188.8bn raised, a 49% increase by number of deals.
Revealed: Why Britain is among the cheapest countries for foreign workers
The annual ECA's Cost of Living Index found Luanda replaced Tokyo as the most expensive city for expat workers.
Eurozone economy heading for strongest quarter since 2011
The European Union has already upgraded its growth forecast for the eurozone this year to 2.2%
Pound spikes versus euro on German constitutional crisis and resumption of Brexit talks
Collapse of coalition talks in Eurozone's biggest economy weighs on the euro ahead of next round of Brexit talks.
European investors 'bullish' on corporate spending plans despite Brexit and Catalonia
Senior executives polled by ratings agency in positive frame of mind over capital expenditure expectations.
End of eurozone quantitative easing 'in sight' despite dovish European Central Bank stance
The central bank's announcement – that it will extend asset purchase programme until next year – does not signal indefinite extension, says ratings agency.
Catalonia looks to Estonia's e-residency and considers cryptocurrency option
Technology experts from the Generalitat de Catalunya have visited Estonia several times to gather tips on how to implement an e-residency programme.
Euro slides after ECB announces plans to halve stimulus package from next year
ECB President Mario Draghi highlights the QE programme will not suddenly end, despite planned slowdown.
Staff send off German finance minster Wolfgang Schäuble with a big fat zero after eight long years
Hundreds of staff formed a zero as they said goodbye to German finance minister Wolfgang Schäuble, after eight eventful years.
French minister wants 'United States of Europe' after Brexit
The French finance minister Bruno Le Maire has called for the Eurozone to transform into a United States of Europe -
while also warning Britain of a painful life after Brexit.
Pound spikes against dollar as positive economic data counters Brexit impasse
Industrial production figures and improved retail sales help the sterling reverse recent losses.
France warns Catalonia that it will automatically be expelled from EU upon independence
French government called on Spanish and Catalan government to engage in talks as tensions mount in wantaway region.
France's Emmanuel Macron finds 'president of the rich' label sticks
After scrapping a wealth tax and reaching out to big investors, Macron's popularity is flagging, and he made matters worse for himself with a vulgar reference to soon-to-be-jobless workers.
Theresa May ought to know that messy politics often results in bad economics
The Prime Minister started by eulogising free markets in her Tory Party Conference speech and ended up talking price controls in a paradoxically daft narrative.
The real roaring lions are Britain's young people
The youth do not want their global, outward-looking international future taken away from them, yet they believe it is already gone for good.
Eurozone's economic recovery 'alive and kicking', ratings agency claims
S&P Global Ratings opines the current recovery in Europe won't be a false dawn and can be sustained.
Eurozone inflation stagnates at 1.5% adding to European Central Bank 's quandary
Reading underlines challenge facing the central bank as inflation remains below it's goal of just under 2%
European Investment Bank boss does not want German finance minister's job
Werner Hoyer dismisses media speculation he wants to step into veteran Wolfgang Schaeuble's shoes.
From bureaux de change to global banking: How moneycorp has made waves in the forex market
The FX firm has recently acquired a banking licence as it expands into US and Europe.
Meet Europe's elected cryptocurrency radicals
Estonia's Kaspar Korjus and Eva Kaili MEP took to the stage at Blockchain Live in London.
Spain 'upgrades' economic growth for previous years
National Institute of Statistics confirms upward revision of the country's economic growth in 2015 and 2016.
Pound surges to 5-week high against dollar despite mixed UK economic data
British currency also holds firm against major crosses as concern grows over strength of the euro.
Nigel Farage to address rally of German far-right party Alternative für Deutschland
The former UKIP leader will make the speech on Friday.
Euro jumps after Mario Draghi says ECB has begun discussions on unwinding QE programme
ECB President says euro must be monitored as it could prove to be a drag on inflation.
Deutsche Bank boss tells ECB to get a grip on 'cheap money'
John Cryan says stock, bond and property price bubbles are surfacing all over the eurozone.
Taper tiptoe: Strong euro complicates ECB's stimulus plans
Analysts estimate the bank will run out of eligible bonds to purchase in 2018.
Pound recovers from 8-year low versus euro as some analysts predict parity
The British currency suffered its worst run against the common currency overnight on signs of a eurozone recovery.
Euro jumps to 10-month high against pound on data, Mario Draghi's comments
British currency's slump below €1.09 means European vacations getting pricier for holidaymakers.