US economy adds less jobs than expected but rising wages see dollar rally against its main rivals.
Donald Trump said Toyota will face a 'big border tax' on cars built in Mexico for the US market.
Gold futures lead precious metals higher for third successive session, but oil rally came to a halt.
Traders focus on minutes of the US Federal Reserve's meeting, which indicate rate rises may come at a faster pace in the next year.
Pound falls below €1.16, while dollar retreats against main rivals amid rising concerns over Donald Trump's presidency.
A survey showed that China's services sector had grown to a 17-month high in December.
The market grew by more than 30% in 2016.
Precious metals are led higher by gold as safe-haven seekers continue to pile in to the yellow.
Prices in the 19 countries using the euro spiked 1.1% in year-over-year terms.
Pound gains against the dollar, while euro holds steady as Eurozone inflation hits highest level in over three years.
A fall in Christmas trading at Next prompts sliding shares among retailers as traders fear a tough year.
Gold investment demand tends to go up when the world economy is uncertain and volatile.
The dollar hit a 14-year high against a basket of currencies on Wednesday.
Brent, WTI futures register gains of over 2.5% as Kuwait and Oman cut production in line with Opec and non-Opec accord.
Market lifts as UK's manufacturing sector hit a two-and-a-half-year high buoyed by weaker pound.
Pound climbs above €1.18 for the first time in 10 days after better-than-expected manufacturing data.
Gold endured a turbulent 2016, however the new occupant of the White House could lend support to the yellow metal.
London market hits its third record close in a row as Brexit vote continues to boost international firms on the index.
UK stock market outperformed its Western European peers in 2016, but emerging markets stacked higher gains.
Third day of declines hammer Japanese technology giant after revelations of possible US writedown.
Companies like Shire, Entertainment One and Wizz Air could be well set for a good 2017.
London stocks quickly shake off their Christmas torpor to hit a record high.
Lancaster University found 'material disconnect' between performance and return on investment on bosses' pay.
The American currency, like Icarus, is in danger of flying too close to the sun.
IBTimes UK expert financial columnist Edmund Shing runs down his top four stock tips for 2017.
Gold and silver could have contrasting fortunes over the next 12 months, while the direction of oil futures hinges on Opec's accord holding up.
The pound slumped and dollar spiked over 2016, so what can we expect from forex markets over the next 12 months?
Mark Lyttleton, former asset manager, admitted to two counts involving Cairn Energy and EnCore Oil stocks.
The Dow tumbled 36 points, while the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 also took moderate hits.
Outgoing US President unveiled move in conjunction with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.