Russia to contract by 3% in 2015 and another 1% in 2016: IMF
Oil and rouble slump also affecting Commonwealth of Independent States' economies.
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IMF slashes China growth projections and says India to benefit from reforms
While investment declines in China, India to see pickup in industrial activity.
IMF cuts global growth projections despite lower oil prices
Developed world will be better off in 2015 driven by US and Spanish growth.
Outlook for China's banking system is stable: Moody's
Chinese equities log their biggest one-day percentage drop since 2008 on 19 January, dragged down by financial stocks.
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Global airline business to be more profitable in 2015 and 2016 on fuel savings: Moody's
Moody's changes aviation industry outlook to positive from stable.
Swiss aim for London homes to capitalise on the soaring franc
London Central Property (LCP) says its fund received 15 inquiries from Swiss investors on 16 January morning.
Technical analysis: Euro Stoxx 50 headed to 3500?
Risk sentiment improves ahead of next week's ECB meeting.
Precious metals wrap-up: Gold, platinum and silver rally while palladium drops
Gold up to four-month high while palladium down to three-month low
Crude futures mixed as IEA says oil rout to curb non-Opec supply growth
Global crude oil market remains 'considerably oversupplied' keeping prices under pressure.
Euro at 11-year low ahead of crucial ECB meet
Since ECB chief Mario Draghi hinted at additional stimulus, euro has lost more than 5% vs dollar.
Gold prices to rise on ongoing global markets volatility
Markets to track the ECB's monetary policy decision, due out on 22 January, to see how it influences gold prices.
Central banks watch: ECB, BoC, BoJ, Brazil, Turkey and Nigeria to set rates, BoE to release minutes
ECB and Draghi in focus next week with more stimulus from region largely priced in.
Swiss franc shock: Barclays loses 'tens of millions' of dollars after SNB policy reversal
Source says Barclays was 'not able to fill client orders quickly enough'.
SNB's shock Euro abandonment will prompt countries to leave the currency union
Switzerland is the first country to leave the euro but it may not be the last.
FXCM shares plunge 84% before market open on Swiss franc shock loss
The New York-listed company is one of the biggest online retail FX platforms in the world.
Euro back to 11-year low vs dollar on disappointing inflation data
December CPI numbers strengthen expectations of ECB easing.
Swiss franc shock: FxPro, Avatrade and CMC debunks insolvency after Alpari UK goes bust
The SNB revealed on 15 January that it would no longer cap the Swiss franc's value against the euro
SNB shock policy reversal turns Swiss government bond yields negative for first time ever
The abandonment of the euro cap has sent markets into a tailspin
Swiss franc shock: People swarm Geneva's Bureau de Change outlets to capitalise or stem losses
On 15 January, the Swiss National Bank abandoned the euro cap sending the currency soaring.
SNB shock policy reversal renders Alpari UK insolvent in one day
On 15 January, the Swiss National Bank abandoned the euro cap.
Gold set to log its best week in 10 months on safe-haven demand
Gold prices have gained over 6% so far this month amid volatility in financial markets, triggered by SNB decision.
Schlumberger axes 9,000 jobs as IEA predicts oil prices to remain low in 2015
The world's largest oilfield services provider said it will cut 7% of its workforce.
Poland's zloty hits new six-year low vs dollar amid elevated external risks
IMF opens new credit line worth $23b for Poland but highlights external risks to economy.
Oil price plunge: Unions hold energy summit in Scotland after North Sea job cuts
Oil prices have plunged 60% over the past six months and have hit companies hard.
Swiss franc holds near big highs vs majors, but smaller currencies little affected
Emerging Asian currencies trade mixed day after SNB scrapping EUR/CHF floor.
Swiss franc skyrockets as SNB scraps EUR/CHF floor ahead of ECB stimulus
With ECB set to loosen euro taps soon, defending EUR/CHF would be quite costly for SNB.
UK government holds emergency meeting over BP North Sea oil job cuts
Energy Secretary Ed Davey is in Aberdeen to discuss oil price plunge impact on companies.
Why UK house price growth will be unstoppable in 2015
HSBC admits it's too 'hard to be too negative on the British property market'.
Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim more than doubles New York Times stake
Carlos Slim now controls 16.8% of the New York Times Company.
Crude prices to bottom out this year, Moody's says
Brent crude will average $55/bbl in 2015, $65/bbl in 2016 and $80 in the medium term.
India central bank to cut rates by another 50-75 bps in FY 2015-16: CRISIL
Altius Fincap, another research firm, doesn't expect another cut until the 2016 Budget.
India: Surprise RBI rate cut pushes rupee to two-month high while shares rally
Rupee rallies against US dollar and BSE Sensex 30 rises 3% following rate cut.
Aussie dollar near one-month high on employment boost
Weak credit market data from China caps gains.
Cadbury axing 200 Birmingham factory jobs to keep Bournville competitive
Cadbury is owned by American group Mondelez International.
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