The UK government has given Russian billionaire Mikhail Fridman seven days to make a convincing case that sanctions will not affect the industry.
Disappointing German factory orders made the euro slide easier.
Russian weakness deepens while China, India and Brazil show strong growth.
At 7%, China's growth rate will be lowest for about 25 years.
Price of bitcoin continues to surge as market cap moves towards $4bn for first time since January.
Spanish economy minister repeats claim that Greece will need a third bailout.
IBTimes UK breaks down some of the key points from Ukip's newest general election pledge.
Markets uneasy over government pressure on Turkish central bank monetary policy.
But Prudential says the retirement income gap has dropped to its lowest level since 2009.
Repo and reverse repo rates reduced by 25 basis points, to 7.50% and 6.50% respectively.
Eurozone services PMI rose to 53.7 in February from 52.7, but behind market forecast of 53.9.
Crude oil has recovered to around $60 a barrel since it slumped to $45 early this year.
The IFS found that average income is still 2% lower than the 2010 peak.
Beijing to ramp up investment in high-tech weaponry like stealth jets, submarines and military satellites.
Ukip are also expected to announce a pledge to increase the number of border staff by 2,500.
Reliance Communications, Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone India, Tata Teleservices, Uninor, Idea Cellular and Aircel in fray.
BRC shop price index fell to -1.7% from -1.3% pushing sterling further off last week's near two-month high.
New business growth seen strong in China and India pushing up key indices.
High-end luxury cars take pride of place at this year's Geneva International Motor Show.
Russia and Ukraine reach gas deal to stave off supply cut.
Bitcoin rises a further 7% over the last 24 hours to take price above $275.
IMF will deliver $187m total to boost Sierra Leone's economy.
Swiss economy expands 1.9% y/y in Q4 when the consensus was for 1.7% growth.
YouGov says the Conservatives are now on 35% against Labour's 32% in the opinion polls.
The First Minister of Scotland is set to make a major speech on her government's economic plans.
Gold declined by 5.5% in February and the support near $1200 does not seem strong enough to prevent deeper lows.
The central bank left the rate at 2.25% while market had been expecting a 25 bps cut.
The JP Morgan global manufacturing PMI has risen to 52.0 in February, from 51.7 in January.
CEO Adam Tepper dies in an accident, while Russian MP is critical about bitcoin.
Energy ministers from Ukraine, Russia set to meet in Brussels over gas dispute.