Pound jumps after ECB raises alarm over euro strength
British currency gets respite having registered steep declines in recent weeks.
UK set to avoid recession but wage growth will remain subdued
Reuters poll expects Britain's economy to expand 0.3% per quarter until the middle of 2018.
Bank of England slashes growth forecast for the UK economy
BoE warns UK economy will remain 'sluggish' over the next two years and expects inflation to peak at 3% in October.
UK economy will roar back into life in the second half of 2017, says think tank
NIESR report forecast Bank of England could lift interest rates over a year earlier than expected.
Brexit will throw British businesses into the jaws of more red tape
A year after the EU referendum, not one of the important issues has been resolved.
If Britain is the 'sick man' of Europe benchmarking standards have really slipped
Many economies are seeing growth at or below that of Britain but the post-Brexit sick man narrative persists as it suits the agenda of some.
Lobby groups and analysts cautious over UK GDP figures
Latest UK official economic data greeted with caution by City analysts and business lobby groups.
IMF downgrades UK growth forecast on 'slow start' to the year
"Weaker than expected activity" behind lowering of forecast for the British economy.
Euro rallies but Draghi insists the ECB has not discussed ending stimulus programme
ECB President says premature tightening of economic policy would jeopardise recovery in the Eurozone.
Ireland to sell more shares in bailed-out AIB after oversubscribed IPO
Dublin might sell more than its 25% stake amid high demand from investors.
Italy agrees €5.2bn bailout plan for struggling Veneto banks
Veneto Banca and Banca Popolare di Vicenza rescued as Intesa Sanpaolo buys good assets for €1.
European Central Bank to launch instant money transfer network
The central bank said the system will be available to the 19 countries inside the eurozone area.
The EU and IMF commence the next phase in solving the Greek debt crisis
The EU council has granted €8.5bn to Greece, while IMF director Christine Lagarde proposes an Approval in Principle.
EU warns London could lose euro clearing business after Brexit
European Commission says 'adjustment to certain rules' will have to be made once Britain leaves the union.
FX Focus: Pound slips back as Britain heads to the polls
Sterling pulls back from two-week high against the dollar as Britain elects its next Prime Minister
FTSE Moves: Top flight stocks dip as UK election voting gets underway
The European Central Bank closes the door to further interest rate cuts.
Italian banks could rescue struggling Veneto lenders
Veneto Banca and Banca Popolare di Vicenza need €6.4bn in capital to stay afloat.
Global economy set to grow at its 'fastest in six years'
Think tank OECD forecasts global economic growth to be at its highest since 2011 despite challenges.
Santander rescues Banco Popular from collapse for €1
The European Central Bank said Banco Popular would be "unable to pay its debts" as the fell due.
Asia: Investors cautiously optimistic on the eve of UK election, ECB meeting and Comey testimony
Brent Crude slides in response to the Qatar diplomatic crisis.
FX Focus: Pound gains ground as new poll puts Tories 11 points ahead of Labour
New Guardian/ISM puts Theresa May firmly in the lead to win the general election.
Billionaire George Soros warns that Brexit talks could last five years
The Hungarian-born philanthropist added that the EU had plunged into an 'existential crisis'.
Orange chief backs French President Macron's plans for labour reform
Macron wants to liberalise rigid labour laws to give firms freedom to negotiate pay and conditions.
Ireland to sell a quarter of its stake in bailed-out bank AIB
AIB chief executive Bernard Byrne says their is 'very significant investor appetite' for the lender's shares.
FX Focus: Pound edges higher as polls show Conservatives retain healthy lead
Euro under pressure amid growing concerns over Greece bailout deal.
Asia: Markets trade flat as uncertainty looms over Eurozone and US
Tensions surrounding James Comey's testimony and Mario Draghi's comments led to subdued activity.
Italy 'guarantees' cash for two Venetian banks amid EU crisis talks
The Italian banking system is weighed down by €360bn of bad loans.
UK economy slows down as households rein in spending
First quarter GDP revised down to 0.2% as consumer facing industries suffer slowdown.
FX Focus: Markets lack drivers as investors await Fed minutes
Federal Reserve will release minutes of its latest meeting tonight.
FX Focus: Pound falls as budget deficit spells bad news for UK finances
Sterling falls against dollar and euro as public sector borrowing widens more than expected.