Canadian inflation rate fell more than expected in November.
Russia's ruble reached an all-time-low of 80 against the dollar on Tuesday but has since recovered.
Benchmark Stoxx Europe 600 poised for a weekly rise of 3%, its strongest advance since late December 2013.
Capital flight was a seminal and historically important part of the formation of free market Russia.
However, the Hong Kong regulator said it found 'communication indiscretions' amongst traders.
Deal gives Thai Union, behind Chicken of the Sea tuna, ownership of Bumble Bee, Brunswick and Sweet Sue seafood brands.
The number of concerned over geopolitical risks up 5 times to 79%.
Oil price direction is anybody's guess and Russia's currency and economy lies in tatters.
Gold aims $1,255 as new channel resistance with a base at $1,200.
GfK consumer confidence index drops to eight-month low impacting the pound.
Stock markets across the Gulf rallied on Thursday after oil prices steadied.
But French lawmakers could block any deal as it could trigger some 15,000 job cuts at Alcatel.
Analysts say oil price of $65 a barrel in 2015 will trigger the biggest drop in project finance in decades.
Indonesia's growth rate will average above 5% in 2015, inflation will ease to target band.
Brent crude oil reached a five-year-low of $58.50 a barrel this week.
Fed statement aided risk rally and currencies of India, Indonesia and Malaysia.
Russia's economy is in a severe downturn following sanctions by the West.
The Swiss National Bank introduced negative deposit rates of 0.25% on commercial bank deposits.
Brindex warned of the damage low oil prices will cause to UK industry.
High end estate agents say luxury property sales to Russians have rocketed 10% over the year.
Higher risk appetite and firm dollar after Fed statement aided shares while weakening the currency.
Drilling project in EL 481 block is so far largest to put on hold after oil prices dropped by more than 40% since June.
Russian ruble rallies just 24 hours after falling to an all-time low.
Brent crude fell to its lowest level since 2009 as Opec producers seek to protect market share.
Some Fibonacci levels are in focus amid Wednesday's slight rebound.
Africa's biggest economy expected to grow at slower rate than previously predicted.
Russian central bank working with Kremlin to avert currency crisis.
Oil price drop means a significant cut in jet fuel bills.
Russia's hiking of interest rates to 17% has done very little to stop the ruble going into freefall.
Bond investors have already been stung by the biggest losses from US energy company debt in six years.