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The three fragile Brics are the Indian rupee, Brazilian real and South African Rand.

Sales tax bump will expedite Tokyo's attempts to cut Japan's public debt burden.

Winterflood Securities say Scottish trusts will be discounted after independence

US Federal Reserve is set to complete the gradual winding up of its asset purchase program by next month.

Justin King said it may cost retailers a lot more to do business over the border.

Deals will include a $1bn Malaysian oil terminal joint venture.

Kiwi dollar drops 2% in the week, making it third worst performer among G10 units after Australian dollar and Japanese yen.

Goldman Sachs has forecast that prices will drop to $1,050 in 12 months as US economy improves.

Fiat expects a 2014 trading profit of €3.6bn-€4bn, on revenues of about €93bn.

Andrew Tyrie MP, chairman of the Treasury Committee lends support to Bank of England Governor Mark Carney's comments

The part state-owned banks revealed they will relocate business if Scotland becomes independent.

The Aussie dollar has broken below a key support line on Wednesday as the Westpac consumer confidence index fell sharply.

Air France-KLM CEO Juniac says group could consider an acquisition to supplement growth.

Standard Life updated customers on what the group will do in the event of independence

Norwegian Kroner plunged against the dollar and euro before inflation data helped recovery

Group sales and profits were up for Mike Ashley's Sports Direct.

London Metal Exchange is preparing to roll out a new aluminium contract.

The banking veteran died from a heart attack

Japan's corporate goods price index fell in August and machinery orders growth slowed in July.

Alibaba expected to price the IPO on 18 September.

The bank will hold a special board meeting later on 10 September

Family Dollar has spurned Dollar General's unsolicited approaches citing antitrust risks.

Canadian dollar falls as housing starts decreased more than expected in August.

Global crude oil prices show downtrend as economic data suggest dim outlook for demand.

Carney reiterated the need for a political union to support a currency union

Delisting from London Stock Exchange expected to become effective early October 2014.

Also, the National Australia Bank's business confidence fell for August after sharp increase in July.

One of Britain's largest defence suppliers warns of uncertainty over an independent Scotland

New report warns cotton production could tumble by 29% for 2014-2015 harvest amid dry conditions.