ECONOMY

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.

Russia and Venezuela worst hit but Saudi Arabia well positioned amid steep fall of oil revenues.

US produces about 3.5 million barrels of tight oil a day and some 9.5 trillion cubic feet of shale gas per year.

Issuances by non-financial firms have crossed $13bn so far in 2014, compared with around $9bn in 2013.

The fall in Russia's trade surplus since July has been sharp and is approaching the deficit boundary.

Falling inflation in China reflects weakening domestic demand, analysts say.

European Investment Bank accused of maladministration for failing to disclose details of alleged Glencore tax evasion.

Falling oil prices could slash price British consumer pays at the pump.

Moody's argues that quick bonuses are encouraging bankers to take risks

Earlier fears over Germany's exports appear to be unfounded.

In the most vulnerable countries, only 4 out of 10 from the 15-24 age group are employed.

Overall growth is seen at 1.3% for this year and average inflation at 3%.

Japanese election set to be fought on economic issues with Abe's party predicted to win landslide.

New Delhi could this week give its star trading houses "a free hand" as far as gold imports are concerned.

Brent crude oil has fallen from $115 per barrel to under $69 today, a price not seen since 2009.

Move comes despite decision to float the rouble in November.

Edmund Shing explains why oil prices are falling, and what the potential BP-buyout could mean

Ukraine and Russia reached agreement over gas prices despite ongoing political animosity.

October's 0.7% decrease surprises analysts.

World Bank forecasts 0.7% contraction in Russia's economy in 2015.

Ratings experts believe universities will struggle to cope with the changes.

Near term bullishness can take the yellow metal up to $1240 but the dominant track is still southward and $1000 is likely.

Data from German Federal Statistics Office show imports down 3.1% in October as exports also fell.

Free fall in oil prices continues and Brent likely to remain at $65/barrel for next few months.

The Business Secretary says apprenticeships are the ticket to a great job.

Norway's Statoil, British-owned Mosman Oil and Gas, India's ONGC Videsh among firms that bagged exploration permits.