Strong Sterling Story Intact; To Test New Highs Vs Euro Soon
Sterling remains strong versus the euro ahead of BoE and ECB policy meetings on Thursday.
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Russia and Ukraine Hold Talks as Threat of Gas War Recedes
Russia and Ukraine state energy firms to keep up negotiations to avert gas delivery cuts.
World Needs to Invest $48tn by 2035 to Meet Energy Demands, Warns IEA
The International Energy Agency's benchmark report sees rising role of governments in shaping investment decisions
BMW Slashing €100m in Labour Costs
Local media reports says BMW is looking to make €100m cost cut two months after German automaker announced €735m US expansion
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Scottish Independence Will Create Defence and Pension Instability and Uncertainty - BAE
BAE Systems' CEO Ian King issued warning to staff in an internal blog.
Indian Rupee Could Trade at 63 to the Dollar in 12 Months: Goldman Sachs
Anticipated increase in India's current account deficit to weigh on rupee valuation.
Crude Oil Futures Log Monthly Gains Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty
Political turmoil in the Ukraine and in Libya support crude oil prices.
Gold Prices Set to Drop Further Next Week
Anticipated ECB rate cut and upbeat US jobs data expected to dent gold's safe-haven investment status.
Ukraine Pays Russia $786m Towards Huge Gas Debt
Ukraine's prime minister said payment was made at rate of $268 per 1,0000 cubic metres
Conflict Minerals Deadline Looms for Companies
US SEC asked companies to audit their raw material supply chains by 2 June
Pimco: We're Close to Halting Fund Outflows
CEO Douglas Hodge says Pimco is witnessing an inflow of money.
Scottish Independence Will Lead to a Job Loss, Capital Flight and Industry Deconstruction Onslaught
The referendum period starts on 30 May over whether Scotland should break away from the UK
Egypt: Fitch Ratings Unmoved by Sisi Election Victory
Ratings agency unconvinced new president has mandate or political will for radical public finance reform
London Leads Offshore Renminbi Race as China Eyes Currency Liberalisation
But analysts warn that internationalisation of Chinese currency could take 25 years.
Zambians Protest Over Vedanta 'Tax Dodge' Claims
FTSE 250-listed Vedanta chairman caught in video boasting of higher-than-reported profits at Zambian subsidiary
EU Energy Chief Calls For Compromise in Ukraine-Russia Gas Crisis Talks
Gazprom threatens to stop gas supplies to Ukraine if Kiev does not pay for June deliveries
Egypt's Sisi Faces Tough Task to Fix Economy
Sisi is under pressure to push through austerity reforms in order to attract foreign investment
FCA Warns Against Bankers Using UK Economic Recovery to Battle Against Tighter Rules
Martin Wheatley says the economic upturn should not be used to lobby against new rules too
Siemens Axing 11,600 Jobs to Save €1bn
European telecom's giant said it is part of its restructuring plan, dubbed 'Vision 2020'
Scottish Independence: Diageo Warns of Leaving EU on UK Exit
World's largest Scotch whisky producer boss, Ivan Menezes, cautions on potential repercussions of an independent Scotland
Libya Floats New Law to Attract International Investors
Insecurity has plagued Libya since the 2011 revolution and put off foreign firms from investing.
Russia and Ukraine Set for Crisis Talks as Gas Bill Deadline Looms
Russia threatened to cut off gas supplies to Ukraine if it does not make a pre-payment for June gas deliveries
Libya Disorder Dealing Harmful Blow to Oil and Gas Exploration
Exploration likely to suffer as government accuses former general of launching a coup
China Outspending US in Pursuit of Shale Gas Revolution
Beijing to spend almost four times as much as US in developing some gas fields.
Drugs and Prostitution Inject £10bn into UK Economy
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the two "illegal activities" adds to Britain's balance sheet
Gold Prices Drop to 16-Week Low Amid Upbeat US Dollar and Firm Global Equities
Weak demand in leading bullion buyer China also weighs on prices.
Oil Dispute Costs Libya More than £10bn
National Oil Corporation say security is number one priority for Libya.
Morgan Stanley's ex-CEO John Mack Leaves Rosneft
Mack, aged 69, spent less than a year on the Russian oil producer's board
Narendra Modi Mania: India Most Loved Equity Market in Asia
Investors betting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's pro-business regime can revive India's growth.
Market Fixing Scandals Drive Banks to Ramp Up Voice Forensic Tech
IBTimes UK speaks exclusively to Simon Richards, CEO, Fonetic USA
Former Hedge Fund Analyst Matthew Teeple Pleads Guilty to Insider Trading in US
Former hedge fund analyst at San Francisco-based Artis Capital faces maximum of five years in jail.
Mongolia to Double Mining Territory to Boost Shale and Coal Supplies
Mineral-rich economy to explore new sources of energy to boost GDP.
Former Co-op Director Ben Reid Denies 'Trying to Block' Lord Myners Reforms and Slams 'Dysfunctional Board' Criticism as 'Rude'
Ben Reid has worked in co-operatives for 33 years but stepped down this month from Co-op's board
B&Q's Kingfisher Shares Dip Despite Strong First Quarter
Kingfisher reported a strong quarter, boosted by B&Q sales.
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