UK Interest Rates Hike 'Later Not Sooner' Despite Strong Economic Recovery
EY's ITEM Club report highlights strengthening headline recovery, but also weaknesses underneath.
Scottish Independence: Currency Union Promise is Destroying Credibility, says Ian Davidson
Scottish Affairs Committee says Salmond's claims to keep the pound is a 'dead parrot'
Russia's Severstal Sells United States Subsidiaries in $2.3bn Deal
Severstal sells Colombus plant to Steel Dynamics, while its Deaborn Plant is sold to AK Steel.
Bank of Scotland: UK Permanent Pay Accelerates to Record High
Lack of available staff and employers' appetite to hire has pushed wages up.
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India: Funds Announced by Government for Power Sector Inadequate
The millions of pounds of funds towards solar power generation and distribution upgradation will not be enough to strengthen India's power sector, say experts.
Central Banks Watch: BoE to Release Minutes and RBNZ to Hike Rates
Reserve Bank of Australia will also be in focus with its governor Glenn Stevens and assistant governor Guy Debelle scheduled to speak.
Kalashnikov Sales Soar as US Sanctions Hit
US Retailers say they are sold out of AK-47s, as consumers rush to buy existing stocks after import ban.
New Zealand Dollar Drops to One-Month Low, Dovish RBNZ Awaited
New Zealand dollar ends week at one-month low, dragged by below-target inflation and a strong US dollar.
Oil Futures Witness Mixed Trade as Geopolitical Tensions Fuel Supply Disruption Fears
Brent contract finishes flat for the week while US contract gains.
Japan Hires London-Based Private Equity Expert For World's Largest Pension Fund
Hiromichi Mizuno hired as member of investment committee at Japan's $1tn Government Pension Investment Fund.
Gold Prices Hinge on Geopolitical Tensions in Ukraine and Middle East
Commerzbank predicts gold prices to rise to $1,350 per troy ounce by end-2014.
Iran's Real Drops to New Low Amid Extended Nuclear Talks
Iran's currency takes a big hit as country struggles to sell oil following economic sanctions.
Ukraine: Rosneft Oil Refinery on Fire After Shelling
Russian oil giant-owned, idle refinery is located near the frontline of eastern Ukraine's separatist insurgency.
Malaysia Airlines MH17: Compensation Could be 'Hundreds of Millions of Dollars'
Aviation insurance experts say it 'is going to be a long, politically charged compensation case'.
China's Business Sentiment Hits Seven-Month High
Business sentiment underpinned by continued strong performance in new orders and surge in order backlogs.
Scottish Independence: North Sea Oil Investments Hit Ahead of Referendum
SNP's Alex Salmond has continually promised bumper oil revenues will buoy up an independent Scotland.
Libya Asks United Nations Security Council to Protect Oil and Airports
Libya has failed to maintain security in the wake of Muammar Qaddafi's ousting in 2011.
Beijing Home Sales Fall by One Third on Property Cooling Measures
First half sales of residential units in Beijing fell by 35.2% from last year.
Scottish Independence Rival Visions: William McIlvanney and Allan Massie Publish Pamphlets
William McIlvanney publishes a 'Yes' vote pamphlet while Allan Massie outlines reasons for why he's pro-union.
TUC Begs UK Government to Reform Union Strike Ballot Rules
France O'Grady highlights outdated rules that mean balloting must take place by post.
China's House Price Index Plunges to Fifteen-Month Low, Spur Hopes of Policy Boost
The rate of house price growth fell to 4.2% in June, its lowest since March 2013.
UK Rents Rising Twice as Fast as Wages
Cost of living squeeze still biting as housing costs soar ahead of wages.
Li Keqiang: China Willing to Accept Growth Below 7.5% for Quality and Efficiency
China targets development that creates jobs and favours energy savings and environmental protection.
Scottish Independence Poll: Yes Vote Swells as Pro-Union Support Drops
The gap between votes for staying within the union and breaking away from the UK narrows.
Pensioner Millionaires: UK Has Over a Million Golden Oldies
Prudential analysis shows 69% increase in number of pensioner households worth over £1m.
Islamic State Seizes Syria Gas Field
Jihadists from Islamic State seize Shaar gas field in central Syria Islamic State Killing 23.
Moody's Downgrades Mongolia Sending Its Currency to Record Low
The Mongolian tughrik hit record low of 1840 against the US dollar after rating action.
Libor Fines to Fund Housing Projects for War Veterans
The government has announced the first projects that will be funded by Libor fines
Iraq Kurds Begin Pumping Kirkuk Oil
Oil ministry estimates Kurds pumping 20,000 - 25,000 barrels a day.
UN Threatens South Sudan with Sanctions After $38m China Arms Transfer Revealed
China sent $38m worth of arms to South Sudanese government in June.
BBC Axing 415 Jobs in Spending Slash
Director of News James Harding confirms headcount cuts
Huatong Road & Bridge Group Risks Becoming Second Defaulter in China's Bond Market
Huatong could miss 400m yuan note payment due on 23 July, 2014.
UK Strikes: Number of Working Days Lost Rockets 78% in 2013
ONS data shows sharp spike in number of days lost to strikes, though total stoppages falls.
Libyan Flights Grounded After Airport Staff Walkout Amid Clashes
Rival militias have clashed at country's main airport since Sunday.
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