ECONOMY

Ireland's economy to grow at 5% for the year.

Bank of England policymaker Ian McCafferty sees turning point in UK wage growth.

Miliband woos voters who think austerity is right, but the coalition's deficit reduction plan is unfair.

Russia's central bank increased interest rates to 10.5%, but the rouble reacted poorly.

Indian President Narendra Modi held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in New Delhi.

Amazon's former tax chief says Juncker 'solved problems' for the company.

Both countries have signed a total of 16 agreements as President Putin visits the Indian capital for a one-day summit.

Mark Carney called the proposals "the most significant set of changes".

State-run oil giant Rosneft has asked the Russian government for financial support.

In China, the government tells commercial banks how much to lend and when to lend in a year.

Both Osborne's new stamp duty system and Swinney's LBBT will cost middle income Scots more.

The rating is revised upward to Baa2 from Baa3 with stable outlook.

Five million litres of crude oil spilled in Israeli desert could take years to fully clean up.

Morgan Stanley's Jonathan Garner forecasts potential 'ultra-bull' rally for Chinese shares.

Drug resistant infections currently kill 700,000 people a year.

At least 15% of US shale producers are losing money at current prices, and more than half will be under water if US crude falls below $55, says BoA.

Swedish inflation, unemployment data as well as Norges Bank rate decision due.

Audit Scotland report warns the country's devolved government is not prepared for major changes.

A Reuters poll of 22 economists show an overwhelming majority are concerned over Osborne's pledges.

However, George Osborne's property tax cuts are tipped to boost sales shortly.

RBNZ governor Graeme Wheeler says New Zealand's economy will be impacted by falling commodity prices.

Aussie currency remains firm helped by continuing US dollar weakness.

House price growth has been slowing as the UK enters a new year - will this trend continue?

The IATA said that global airline profit will be increased to $19.9bn this year, thanks to falling oil prices.

October's data also helped by an increase in silver exports to India.

Restrictions were imposed to support the Icelandic currency during a financial crisis six years ago.

Risks are more skewed to downside and once recent lows moved past, silver will aim $12.

Proposed 'Google Tax' in UK will target inter-company fees, which have been frequently used by multinational companies in their tax strategies.

Russia's consumer confidence has fallen to a record low for the second time in two months.