RBS posts annual losses for the ninth year in a row as the taxpayer owned bank remains mired in conduct charges.
Most surges in sentiment towards precious metals tends to see the Gold/Silver Ratio peak.
The US President called China 'grand champions' of currency manipulation.
Nasdaq Composit underperformed, dropping 0.4% to settle at 5,835.51.
Oil prices rally after Opec extends production cuts and inventory level defying analysts' expectations.
Money managers' survey conducted by global ratings agency deems populism as the biggest threat to economic progress in Europe.
US Federal Reserve hints at March rates rise, when many economists had not forecast a rise until June.
Pound edges higher against dollar and pound, despite mixed retail sales data.
The rate increase, however, depends on jobs and inflation data.
Fed minutes from this month's meeting reveal a rate hike is possible 'fairly soon.'
Britain can no longer be considered best performing large economy last year say official sources.
Dollar struggles for direction ahead of the release of minutes from the latest FOMC meeting.
Official tells International Petroleum Week it is unclear whether six months of cuts would be "enough or not".
Robust factory activity data from Germany and France also boosts markets.
Still happy with the state of things, US markets continue upward trajectory.
Crude prices rally after Opec secretary general reassures market on high level of adherence to its pledged production cuts.
Europe's largest bank said profit slumped by 62% over "significant and largely unexpected economic and political events".
Dollar records strong gains after Federal Reserve official signals bank could hike rates next month.
South Korea reported a 26.2% on-year jump in exports in dollar terms.
Oil market continues to weigh the upside pull of Opec cuts against the downside drag of higher US crude production.
Dollar stable against main rivals but analysts warn Trump-fuelled volatility could return.
Traders come to terms with Kraft ending $143bn bid in what would have become an increasingly political deal.
Apple, Wizz Air and Ryanair safe bets for UK investors looking to mirror Berkshire Hathaway's investments.
US President Donald Trump's tax reform promise pushed major Wall Street indices to record highs last week.
Lack of obvious market drivers and mixed dollar trading ensured flat trading in major commodities contracts.
Marmite producer Unilever rebuffs mega-bid by US rival Kraft.
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Dollar remains volatile as losses against the yen are offset by gains against most other rivals.
Investors were also concerned about Samsung Electronics following the arrest of its heir Lee Jae-yong.
Weaker dollar and safe-haven bets ensured uptick in precious metals despite Federal Reserve Chairwoman remarks.