MARKETS

Precious metals spike across the board with gold and palladium leading the way.

Market falls after Prime Minister Theresa May confirms she will take the UK out of the EU's Single Market.

Palladium prices have surged of late – here's what you need to know and watch out for if you wish to trade the metal.

Sterling briefly climbs above $1.23 as Prime Minister confirms Britain will leave single market.

Precious metal palladium has had a spectacular start to 2017, and it has Trump and perceptions of a diesel switch-off to thank.

May is expected to unveil 12 negotiating objectives for the government while rejecting a 'half-in, half-out' Brexit.

Oil headed sideways but the gold market continued in positive territory on rising safe-haven calls

Pound plummets against the dollar ahead of Theresa May's Brexit speech.

Sterling falls 1.2% against US dollar to $1.2017 during Asian trading.

The markets are also awaiting policy pointers after Donald Trump's inauguration as US president.

Brent, WTI rally stalls as traders book profits in the absence of major intraday drivers.

ITV merger speculation and a weaker pound helps power the market's unprecedented rising streak.

Dollar index on track to lose 1% this week as investors unimpressed by lack of details over promised fiscal stimulus.

China's exports in dollar terms declined 7.7% on-year in 2016.

Greenback retreats against major forex crosses following lack of policy detail from President-elect Donald Trump.

Brent, WTI rally extends further as Saudi production falls to its lowest level since in almost two years.

Investors try to pick winners as many retailers post their festive trading performances.

Centre will foster a better understanding of the consequences of the UK withdrawing from the EU.

The dollar's fall after the Trump press conference dragged down Asian markets as well.

Brent, WTI futures bounce back after reports suggest Saudi Arabia would reduce sales to Chinese and India buyers.

Sterling drops below $1.21 for the first time since late October as dollar surges ahead of Donald Trump's press conference

Market continues its bull run, buoyed by a weak pound and promises of a $1trn US stimulus package.

The FTSE 100 ended 2016 with an all time high of 7,142.

Investors are keen to know Trump's stance on various policies including taxes and infrastructure spending.

Brent, WTI futures extended losses as Libyan production jumps to three-year high.

Ratings agency S&P says global sovereign downgrades will continue to outnumber upgrades yet again over the next 12 months.

Strong Christmas sales figures from Morrisons sees top-flight shares surge.

Pound drops to lowest level since 10 November as investors fret over Theresa May's Brexit strategy.

Most US indices slipped ahead of US President-elect Donald Trump's news conference on Wednesday.