BUSINESS

Gold could lose investment allure if dollar strengthens on Fed move.

BoE chief economist Spencer Dale says property market could turn from 'lukewarm to scalding hot'.

New York judge approves $5.7bn settlement over credit card fees.

Firefighters will have to pay more than £340 a week into their retirement pot.

Allegations of kidnap, assault and worker illness mean it's time for firm action.

CEB says four in 10 finance departments expect to see their budgets cut.

UK government publishes responses to consultation on new code and regulator for big pub firms.

The Australian dollar dropped to 89.14 US cents on 13 December.

YouGov/Sun poll finds majority think they'd be worse off or no better under Labour.

12,000-strong RBOS Shareholder Action Group filed proceedings in London's High Court in April.

Dangote Group eyes investments in cement, sugar and agriculture.

Almost 30 Russian banks have lost their licences in 2013 under central bank chief Elvira Nabiullina's regime.

Bank of England policymaker says would be foolish to curb housing market so early in UK recovery.

Unless you specifically invest in an ethical fund, it's likely you make money from the sin trades

The manufacturer will also roll-out 23 new vehicles, including a new Mustang.

Court says employees must be given the same benefits as married colleagues.

Fitch downgraded the UK to AA+ in April on weaker economic and fiscal outlook.

German banking regulator BaFin is looking into suspected manipulation of benchmark gold and silver prices

Bloomberg reports that half of Ivy League institutions recorded budget deficits in fiscal 2013.

Ireland will exit its bailout programme this weekend.

Indian rupee may come under pressure following downbeat economic data.

Troubled Co-operative Group runs profitable insurance arm.

An IKV Pax Christi report reveals that 139 financial institutions invest in the weapon producers

SEC said ML misled investors about mortgage securities it structured and sold

San Francisco-based Coinbase received $25m funding from investors led by led Andreessen Horowitz.

Regulatory agency of European Union warns consumers could lose money.

Unite says 120 workers at UPS Parcels site in Camden will walk out in row over bullying and excess workloads.

Christopher Willford fined £30,000 over failure to notify board about level of risk.

IPPR says almost all young people should be earning or learning.