ECONOMY

Britain's trade deficit in goods with the European Union is at its highest levels since 1998.

Deloite survey shows risk appetite among CFOs hit three-year low as 75% of finance chiefs are against Brexit.

Smaller firms purchasing from abroad could be effected by high transportation and stock costs.

'Automation in the workplace good for consumers but bad for society' he said.

At $2tn, Saudi Arabia's wealth fund would be more than double that of Norway's.

Tax year ends on 5 April and investors are running out of time to make the most of their tax allowances.

Western nations imposed sanctions on the African state in response to its land redistribution programme.

The compensation programme has yet to be agreed.

Markit manufacturing PMI remains close to 34-month low as Britain's exports continue to struggle.

China's official manufacturing Purchasing Manager's Index for March came in at 50.2.

Chinese government needs to push forward reforms says Yao Yudong.

Australia is the favourite destination for millionaires, with Sydney, Melbourne and Perth all seeing an inflow of the super-wealthy.

UK's deficit now amounts to 7% of GDP, its highest level since record began in 1955.

ONS second estimate of GDP shows UK economy grew 2.1% year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2015.

Investors' risk appetite seems to have increased in certain Asian regions after Janet Yellen's dovish comments.

GfK survey shows consumer confidence stood at zero in March, its lowest level since December 2014.

Indian conglomerate also owns Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites and Residences.

UK firms spend only £109 per employee in digital skills training but 47% believe better skills are required.

PM and business secretary cut trips short as thousands of UK steel industry jobs are in jeopardy.

Tata Steel's sale of UK operations would directly impact Port Talbot in Wales, home to Britain's largest steelworks.

Rating agency expects eurozone economy to grow 1.5% in 2016.

Business secretary says state could take control of stricken steel industry.

Yellen said it was apt for policy makers to proceed cautiously with regards to tightening monetary policy.

State-owned steelmaker also warns of possible further defaults

Robert Mugabe called on Japanese companies to up their investments in Zimbabwe amid severe drought.

Survey shows job vacancies decline in February as UK businesses remain wary.

Oil fields owned by Centrica and Ithaca Energy and a few fields controlled by BP and Perenco will be affected.

Concerns over Britain's future in the EU and worries over slowdown in China dampen moods.

Yellen is expected to speak at The Economic Club of New York on 29 March at 16.20 GMT.