Gold prices set to drop amid upbeat US data and downbeat Asian demand
US Federal Reserve expected to hike interest rates this September, a negative for bullion prices.
China accounted for 25% of global industrial robot purchases in 2014
Sales of industrial robots in China hit 57,000 in 2014, marking year-on-year increase of 55% and quarter of global sales.
IMF agrees $833m loan for Iraq amid Isis conflict and lower oil prices
Agreement expected to be submitted to IMF executive board for consideration.
Greece turns to Russia as Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras rejects 'absurd' creditors' demands
Athens looking for €5bn advance to be hub of new gas pipeline from Russia.
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Dollar surges across the board on non-farm payrolls boost, yen at 13-year low
Canadian jobs data too came stronger than expected.
Asian markets round-up: Bourses outside Shanghai trade lower
The Shanghai Composite settles above 5,000 points for the first time in seven years, after volatile intra-day trading.
Gold and silver hold 1-month low ahead of US non-farm payrolls
Both the metals are not far away from falling to fresh yearly lows.
India asks for oil price concessions from Opec
With its ever-increasing oil demand, India is expected to become prime customer for Opec members.
Fifa in Crisis: Corruption scandal highlights 'complicity' of global banking system
Financial reform organisation Jubilee USA Network says corruption is aided by US banks.
Malaysian ringgit gets closer to new multi-year low as 1MDB crisis keeps haunting
Minister's warning that ringgit could fall to 4/$ also weighs down the currency.
Greek crisis: Athens delays payment of €1.5bn to International Monetary Fund to 30 June
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras to address parliament on 5 June
British Chambers of Commerce cuts UK GDP growth prediction for 2015 from 2.7% to 2.3%
But BCC predicts lower unemployment and earnings' growth.
Saudi Arabia: Foreign investors poised to pile in as $590bn market goes global
The Gulf state's $590bn stock market is poised to open to foreign investors later in June.
Market round-up: Royal Mail sale and interest rate announcement drag FTSE 100 down
Johnson Matthey leads the fallers on the FTSE 100 despite a 9% increase in dividend payout
Crossrail: David Cameron hails £15bn megaproject progress as tunnelling across London finishes
Brand new inter-London railway a step closer after 26 mile tunnels completed
Ikea announces €1bn spend on tackling climate change
The company is investing €600m in renewable energy sources and €400m in humanitarian help
UK airport expansion: 'Value-for-money' Heathrow strikes back against Gatwick over new runway
Heathrow Airport claims expansion would have better 'benefit cost ratio' than HS2 and Crossrail
The Miliband brothers return: Ed warns of inequality as David plans UK comeback
Ed spoke in the House of Commons just hours after David's autumn speech in London was announced.
Cryptocurrency round-up: BitLicense regulation 'stifles bitcoin innovation' and Mirror raises $8.8m
Critics warn bitcoin innovation could be stifled by new BitLicense rules, while Mirror raises $8.8m.
Birmingham: City plans 1 million sq ft of office space to rival London for business
England's second city wants to become a global financial services hub by 2030.
Bank of England will hold off on interest rate hike until 2016
Economists expect interest rates to climb in the first half of 2016 as inflation is expected to rise.
Fifa corruption scandal: Maybe Team America should police the world after all
US mocked for its extraterritorial tendencies, but Fifa scandal shows it can be a force for good.
Visa Europe believes 'mobile money' will follow success of contactless cards
Jeremy Nicholds, the head of mobile for Visa Europe, talks transactions on a large scale.
Government cuts to benefits and education will be more severe than expected says IFS
Because of increased spending on the NHS, the government will have to make deep cuts into other departments.
UK house supply at lowest for years forcing prices up reports Halifax
The number of properties available is "at its lowest level for many years"
Pound rallies ahead of BoE rate decision
BoE is unlikely to alter policy rates or asset purchase target as of now.
Asian markets round-up: Bourses see mixed trade amid China volatility
The Korean economy expanded 2.5% year-on-year in the first-quarter, beating the central bank's forecast for a 2.4% rise.
Dollar on reversal track after optimistic Mario Draghi comments and weak US data
Eurozone job data surprises on higher side, while US Markit services PMI dips.
Greek crisis: Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras plays brinkmanship with creditors over bailout
Leader summoned to Brussels as loan repayment deadline looms large.
Top London hedge fund boss on 'market correction' and growth cycle coming to an end
Graham Martin of Optima Investment Management talks about markets and hedge fund strategies.
Market round-up: Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Tesco lead the way as FTSE 100 rises
The index rose on the back of the ECB's announcement on interest rates
5 most popular cities for travellers in 2015 named with London taking the top spot
London's expected income from tourism in 2015 is £13.3bn and accounts for almost 0.5% of the UK's Gross Domestic Product
Mario Draghi: No indicators for ECB to stop QE before September 2016
The ECB decided to keep its interest rates at 0.05% and hardly revised its inflation rates expectations.
Stefan Stern: Alexis Tsipras must be allowed to stop Greece from suffering under mountain of debt
Europe's leaders should look at themselves and consider who lent Greece the money in the first place.
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