MARKETS

Precious metals declined on Monday as fears that the funding issues at Banco Espirito Santo might spill over into the wider Eurozone banking system eased.

The Canadian dollar's sharper gains after the June policy will increase risks of a more dovish bias at the BoC on 16 July, and a growth-focused US Fed underpins that case.

Global markets are now waiting for fresh interest rate cues from major central banks, making the upcoming week a significant one.

A 27-person partnership will run Alibaba post its US listing.

Libya's largest oilfield, El Sharara, where Spanish firm Repsol is a partner, has resumed production.

US Fed chief Janet Yellen's Congress testimony next week could also influence prices.

Gavin Aspden reveals breaking gender stereotypes is about being true to yourself and your skills.

The two oilfields have a combined output capacity of around 400,000 barrels a day.

Jaitley says New Delhi has to be watchful of India's current account and fiscal deficits.

Narendra Modi regime's 2014 budget to stimulate investor sentiment and boost earnings.

BES says it has €2.1bn of additional capital beyond the minimum it is required to hold.

Gold hovers at three-and-a-half month high thanks to the funding crisis at the Portuguese Bank Espirito Santo.

Fitch and Moody's Investors Service say they are happy with the fiscal and growth targets in budget.

A lack of specific measures in budget means reversal of fiscal and economic weakness will be slow.

Opec predictions for 2015 show US boosting its own oil production by 7%.

Businesses cannot 'hide' from the strength of the pound, so build it into your strategy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's maiden budget was expected to announce major reform measures but the document didn't meet such expectations, analysts said.

The alleged violations occurred between 2007 and 2011 after he allegedly leaked client account info

Import tax on gold remains at record-high 10%.

Sovereign wealth fund has asked Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Citigroup to sell some 5% in LSEG.

Marek Belka refuses to quit following leaked tape scandal.

Bank of England Deputy Governor Andrew Bailey said misconduct fines are making banks work harder.

Finance Minister Jaitley reassures foreign investors that they will be treated fairly.

Rupee opens slightly firmer at 59.69/dollar on hopes that the budget will boost outlook for foreign inflows.

Unite accused Lloyds of 'continuous salami slicing job losses'.

Rebels in Syria control much of the country's oil production facilities.

Financial Conduct Authority searching for evidence of competition issues in huge wholesale market.

SNP's Alex Salmond has continually pledged that Scotland can go it alone with abundant oil revenues.

A new survey warns that UK firms are falling behind their EU competitors.