ECONOMY

European equities fell after collapse of talks between Greece and its creditors.

ONS's statistics shows that CPI fell by 0.2%

Talks between Greece and euro zone finance ministers over the country's debt broke down on 16 February when Athens rejected a proposal to request a six-month extension of its international bailout as "unacceptable".

The prime minister is to make a major speech on his party's stance on welfare.

UK inflation forecast to be lower than previous month as Greek bailout issue weighs on market.

Lower oil prices will boost growth in many trading partners of Australia but China slowdown will offset positive effects, RBA says.

Yanis Varoufakis insisted a deal could be signed soon and that progress would be made within the next two days.

Yawning gap between Athens and Brussels grows further as meeting ends in stalemate.

Greek government official slams euro group proposal to extend current bailout as waste of time

EU Trade commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom warns of painful separation if UK leaves the EU.

Price of bitcoin surges over weekend but falls 10% in the space of a few hours following Bter hack.

New Delhi hopes pact will help trounce China's influence in Sri Lanka and in South Asia.

Greece wants to restructure debt repayments, terms of austerity before accepting new bailout.

Nigerian currency has fallen 7% so far this month and nearly 20 since currency devaluation in November.

About two per cent of the UK's economy is affected by North Sea oil and gas with direct and indirect employment reported to be in the region of 450,000

The Kiwi dollar which had fallen 6% after Q4 inflation data, now up 5% off the low.

The work and pensions secretary says Labour have a 'complete lack of understanding' about business.

Japan's economy grew an annualised 2.2% in the final quarter of last year, according to government figures released on 16 February.

Cryptocurrency exchange BTER offers bounty of 720 bitcoins for help recovering the stolen funds.

The Labour leader will make a major speech on his party's plans in the West Midlands.

Rupee showed weakness but shares remained firm after the data.

GDP grew an annualised 2.2% due primarily to rebound in exports, but growth missed economists' expectations.

Japanese GDP advanced 0.6% in December quarter after registering 0.6% and 1.9% contraction rates in Q3 and Q2.

Planned strategic reserve of natural gas and fuel oil will cover local needs in emergency situations.

Capital Economics expects oil prices to gradually climb back to some $70 per barrel over the medium term.

FOMC's thinking about recent inflation and labour data mix will be keenly watched.

Gold prices hinge on dollar and negotiations over Greece financial situation.

US is looking to end its more than 50-year-long enmity with the Communist state.

Average American will spend $142.31, significantly higher than $102.50 in 2009.