BUSINESS

Major currencies under pressure from rising dollar as market expects positive US jobs data.

Uber commands a $40bn valuation following its latest financing round.

JLIF, an investor in hospitals, roads and schools wants to buy Balfour's public-private partnership assets.

Protestors are asking for the US minimum wage to be raised to $15 (£9.57)

IMF says Central American country's GDP growth will keep pace and inflation will be under control.

It was thought that they would rise by 3.5%.

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) report said annual average incomes rose 6% in the region.

Vatican's economy minister Cardinal George Pell says financial reforms taking place at Holy See.

Saudi Arabia, which refused to back Opec production cuts, steps up battle for market share.

However, starting salaries rose faster due to staff shortages in many sectors.

Kaspersky Lab said three hacking campaigns might have been conducted or organised by the same group.

Lord Hodgson says 'the increase in the Muslim population who don't drink' has lead to many pub closures.

Russian president strikes defiant tone in annual address to nation that will worry investors.

Finance minister says increased regional integration would accelerate growth despite Corruption Perception Index ranking.

Hackers reveal how much comic duo made from their latest movie.

Millionaire's rushed through the deals before stamp duty was raised for them

Security problem with popular messaging app WhatsApp means entire chat histories

IBTimes UK sits with New York billionaire Jon Oringer to discuss what's shaking up the tech world

Osborne's stamp duty changes in Autumn Statement 2014 may help Conservatives to election victory.

India to "demand a deadline of two years" at upcoming G20 deputy central bank governors' meeting in Istanbul.

The price of Brent crude has fallen by around 40% since June as global supplies increased.

The protestors gathered outside Kiev's National Television and Radio Broadcasting Council.

Simon Hamilton says the NILC's report will give him an independent perspective for consideration.

There is an American food boom in Britain at the moment, with countless burger restaurants, BBQ joints and 50's diners dotted across the country, offering a large slice of Americana

Performance of CLOs is also helped by improving global economy.

50 basis points hike shows government's eagerness to fight inflation amid spending boom.

Arrest comes after Chinese trader Qingdao United Energy alleged it had lost $32 million in deals

US company's performance in marked contrast to that of its rivals such as Qualcomm.

Shareholders and investors want value for money and banks splitting their divisions could offer that opportunity.