ECONOMY

Exports rose 7% year-on-year in May, above analysts' expectations for 6.6% increase and April's 0.9% rise.

Commerzbank analysts see a 40% probability of ECB asset purchase programme.

The data calendar for next week is not so heavy with US and Eurozone having nothing major to wait for. GDP estimate by NIESR and ILO unemployment rate for UK are important for that economy while rate decisions in Japan and New Zealand are unlikely to surprise markets. China CPI is the most important from Asia.

IMF urges China to avoid further reforms to boost economic growth.

Asia experiencing seasonally weaker crude oil demand.

US dollar and global equities get a boost following solid US labour market report.

The UK car market has grown for the 27th month – a record for the industry.

Kurdish oil on United Leadership tanker yet to find buyer

Karel De Gucht dismisses claims that agreement will play into hands of multinationals

The people of UK expect the price rise to slow down in the years ahead, according to a BoE survey.

Prison Consultants was launced in 2013 to coach white-collar criminals in how to cope with a prison term.

Survey finds smaller firms in Britain sing own praises when successful, but in denial over failure.

Beijing-owned businesses attacked in Vietnam after South China Sea dispute turned ugly in May.

US nonfarm payrolls data for May due out at 13:30 GMT.

No sign yet of mortgage credit-led housing bubble says IMF but house price growth a concern.

Lawlessness and political turmoil have halted production at many of Libya's oilfields and export ports

Moscow and Pyongyang announce number of trade-based initiatives

Shanghai FTZ expected to pioneer reforms for rest of China.

Exports fell by 1.5%, but oil exports have not been included in ONS statistics

Chancellor says he and monetary policymakers are alert to debt risk of soaring house prices.

French foreign minister tweets support for sale after Barack Obama questions deal

This week's Current Account rounds-up the highlights over the Scottish referendum

This week has all been about Scottish independence, as politicians and businesses warned of detrimental repercussions from splitting the union, following the official start of the referendum process.

Pentagon report shows China's military spending far higher than Beijing official admits

The Report on Jobs reveals that permanent staff appointments declined further in May

Board will be replaced by four members from US, Italy, Singapore and Switzerland.

China's growth would moderate over medium term due to its economic transformation, says World Bank.

Research reveals almost five million small UK businesses could double their chances of increasing their turnovers with mentoring.

European Commission vice-president gives stark warning on eurozone economic future.