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Economists suggested that China might report a $10.5bn fall in its foreign exchange reserves in January.

After days of unease at president's behaviour, Trump's anti-regulation stance buoys markets.

Trump White House, Brexit jitters and European election fears continue prop up gold demand.

Iraq's economy has been ravaged by the cost of fighting Islamic State and by low oil prices.

Budget carrier Ryanair said fares slumped by 17% amid strong competition from rivals across Europe.

Dollar struggles for direction as analysts warn Donald Trump's policies could spark even more volatility.

Lower operating cash costs and higher gold price fill the coffer of Africa-focussed blue chip mining company.

China's Markit/Caixin services purchasing managers' index came in at 53.1 in January 2017.

Trump's sanctions on Iran send oil futures higher, while gold demand is at three-year high.

Dollar remains largely unchanged after report shows the US labour market added more jobs than expected in January.

Election of Donald Trump, Brexit and Italian referendum were among the drivers of gold demand.

Traders pile into bank stocks as Trump is expected to turn his fire on post-financial crisis bank reforms.

The PBOC raised the interest rates on open market operations by 10 basis points.

The S&P 500 experienced mild gains, while the Dow Jones and Nasdaq fell.

Traders pile into shares after Bank governor Mark Carney said rates could move in "either direction" this year.

Oil futures headed lower but remained within recent range, while gold and silver headed higher on a weaker dollar.

Pig farmers and traders have rubbished earlier reports suggesting the US was facing a shortage of bacon.

Dollar tumbles across its main rivals as Federal Reserve holds fire on interest rates in first meeting of Trump era.

UK central bank maintains asset purchase programme at £435bn, and revises growth for 2017 up to 2.0%

The downtrend comes despite Australia reporting a record monthly trade surplus in December.

The Nasdaq Composite gained the most thanks to Apple, rising by 0.5%.

US inventories rose for another week but oil benchmarks remained on positive turf.

European markets regain poise in the wake of America's Middle East and African travel bans.

Pound climbs above €1.17 and edges towards highest level for the year against the dollar on positive PMI figures.

IBTimes UK expert financial columnist Edmund Shing gives his tips for spotting potential profit warnings

The bullish trend comes ahead of the US FOMC meeting announcement that is expected later in the day.

Consumer confidence has also dropped since the new president took office.

Precious metals rise led by gold and oil futures return to positive turf.

Strong eurozone data covering unemployment, inflation and economic growth lifts London market.