ECONOMY

Federal debt is now equivalent to about 74% of GDP, highest level in US history except period around World War II.

China is steadily improving its FX-related export competitiveness, but others are seeing their currencies becoming less helpful.

Petro Poroshenko accused Russia of allowing weapons and fighters across its border to fuel conflict.

Despite economic recovery, the real terms fall in wages sharpens between March and May 2014.

Alexandria gas fields could produce 20% of Egypt's daily gas needs in 2017.

The bank based in Shanghai comes with a $100bn currency pool.

China's rig deployment in May augmented tensions with Vietnam and led to anti-China riots in the southeast Asian nation.

Asian stocks and Australian dollar have not reacted positively to Chinese data as Fed Chair Yellen's testimony on 15 July strengthened greenback.

US Federal Reserve chair notes general improvement in US economy, but problems remain.

Pressure mounting on government to step up efforts to support troubled UK firm Zamir Telecom.

The US dollar rallied against most majors as Yellen said the overall view of the US economy is positive.

Russia and the European Union are at odds over Ukraine's political future.

Excise tax has left the industry in a dire state, says DIGI.

UK central bank policymakers fret about the lack of market volatility in response to global flashpoints.

US fighter jet sale remains on the table as Qatar seeks to boost its defence capability.

All the measures of consumer price inflation released surprised markets on the higher side in a big way.

BOJ expects Japanese economy to expand 1% in the year to March 2015.

The average price of a home in the UK is now £262,000.

Russia's President seeks alliance to prevent future economic sanctions punishment.

The money is mostly owed to HMRC, Ministry of Justice and the Department of Work and Pensions.

ONS says CPI grew by 1.9% in June, an acceleration on May, putting pressure on household incomes.

Beijing steps up rhetoric after US criticised its provocative and unilateral behaviour in region.

Brics leaders expected to sign a deal creating development bank.

In 2013 they each spent £586 a day on average.

Argentine shares lagged behind other indices in region, while Germany's DAX performed well.

Aurelius says Argentina still has time to engage in serious negotiations and avoid default.

IFS report shows young adults hit hardest by falling employment and incomes in the UK.

Isis expel rebels from Deir Ezzor city, capital of the oil-rich Deir Ezzor province.

EXCLUSIVE: Al-Huda International is run by controversial Dr Farhat Hashm who preaches an "obscurantist brand of Islam", says critics.