ECONOMY

Better risk sentiment after Yellen remarks and China data also helped the Canadian unit.

In February, Sterling was up 3% vs dollar, climbs to 2.5% vs euro.

HSBC flash China manufacturing PMI rose to a four-month high of 50.1 in February, compared to 49.7 in January.

Despite technical revisions, ratios for government finances, private external leverage and bank asset quality continue to pose sovereign credit risks to the country.

China HSBC manufacturing PMI has risen to a four-month high in February.

A break of $63 will open doors to $67 and then $77.

Breaking: Plan's crucial vote is expected to take place in Berlin on 27 February

The FTSE Mid 250 index has seen annual growth near 10%, compared to only 3.9% for the FTSE 100.

Russia cut off gas deliveries to Ukraine for six months last year.

Closer ties between Athens and Moscow, or Athens and Beijing are something Western powers will not want, says Marc Faber.

The 'awkward' exchange distracted from the party's general election campaign launch.

Greece saw €3bn in private bank outlflows last week alone as period of uncertainty looms.

Draghi's speeches will be watched with euro headed for a retest of last month's multi-year low.

Value of goods and services exported to Russia by these three countries will shrink by between 18% and 25%.

North Sea oil has had its worst year in over four decades, according to Oil and Gas UK's annual survey.

Athens submitted list of economic reforms before the deadline of midnight on Monday.

One-year ahead CPI expectations decreased from 1.59% to 1.11% and the two-year series decreased from 2.06% to 1.80%.

Deepening deflation and appreciating currency triggered rate cut, Bank of Israel says.

Business Secretary Vince Cable say he will now study the recommendations from the LPC.

Antediluvian economic doctrines of Germany have caused unnecessary social harm to Greece, Ireland, Spain, Italy, and Portugal.

Russian economy expected to enter recession in 2015.

UK government has raised another £500m from its gradual sale of Lloyds Banking Group shares.

Ifo survey report said satisfaction with the current business situation decreased in February.

Continued downward plunge in consumer prices, reflecting deflation, has impact on Singapore dollar.

Bovis Homes has seen its profits hit £133m for 2014, increasing from £78.8m in 2013.

Corporate managers polled by Reuters say Japan's 2% inflation goal is unrealistic and unnecessary.

Greek government hopes to save €7.3bn in tax evasion and smuggling crackdown, according to reports.

Forint is up 2.5% this month, zloty up 1%, Danish and Icelandic units up 0.5%.

Forex market factoring in reform-rich budget from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.