ECONOMY

The reports calls privatisation of these sectors a 'failed experiment'.

The dollar hit a five-year high against a basket of currencies post the release of the upbeat US employment report.

ECB, BoE and US Fed to come out with economic reports.

Demand for dollar-denominated commodities such as gold typically weakens on a stronger greenback.

About 53% of London's workforce are college graduates.

Many EU nations, US, Australia and Japan vote against move saying talks must be held at IMF or Paris Club.

Mounting public debt leads to downgrade dealing blow to Prime Minister Matteo Renzi.

Jordan's King Abdullah visited the White House where he met with US President Barack Obama.

With the Christmas season in full swing people everywhere are browsing the shops to stock up on presents. One of those shops is the Etsy Pop-up house opening for the first time in Covent Garden. IBTimes UK had a look at what they have on offer.

Canada's dollar fell to five-year low as economy recorded falling employment in November.

Latest data show trade deficit fell by 0.4% to $43.4bn in October.

Russia's foreign minister Sergei Lavrov criticises France over warship delivery delays.

Pound is unresponsive to the UK data as the big US jobs data is due shortly.

Ukraine's hrynvia currency has lost 46% of its value against the dollar in 2014 amid recession.

Vatican City finance chief Cardinal George Pell admits hundreds of millions of euros lies off balance sheet.

India will grow 6.8% in 2016 while China will slow to 6.7% by 2016.

Eurostat has highlighted the problems Europe faces because of an ageing population.

The Prime Minister is facing a Conservative backlash however.

Janus Capital portfolio manager says central banks in US, Europe and Japan creating more and more debt.

Maybe there should be a 'returns Friday' for the Black Friday hangover.

Major currencies under pressure from rising dollar as market expects positive US jobs data.

Protestors are asking for the US minimum wage to be raised to $15 (£9.57)

IMF says Central American country's GDP growth will keep pace and inflation will be under control.

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) report said annual average incomes rose 6% in the region.

Vatican's economy minister Cardinal George Pell says financial reforms taking place at Holy See.

However, starting salaries rose faster due to staff shortages in many sectors.

Russian president strikes defiant tone in annual address to nation that will worry investors.

Finance minister says increased regional integration would accelerate growth despite Corruption Perception Index ranking.

Millionaire's rushed through the deals before stamp duty was raised for them