Could Donald Trump be gold traders' knight in barmy armour?
Gold endured a turbulent 2016, however the new occupant of the White House could lend support to the yellow metal.
Robots will take our jobs – but that's good for the future of civilisation
Fear of unemployment as a result of mechanisation is not new. Our ancestors feared automation, too.
Bank of England holds interest rate at 0.25%, maintains stimulus levels
In line with market expectations, the UK's central bank decides to maintain its asset purchase programme and interest rates at previous level.
Chancellor Philip Hammond supports a longer 'transitional' Brexit deal
He tells MPs that taking longer than two years to leave EU means less disruption.
Banks want EU laws for five years after Brexit deal
International lenders based in the UK want the government to extend the post-Brexit transitional phase to five years.
No need to panic: Banks will not flee the UK after Brexit
Paris, Dublin and Frankfurt would struggle to replace London's infrastructure for the world's major lenders.
UK economy will end 2016 'with the G7's fastest growth' predicts services sector survey
It comes as Bank of England governor Mark Carney warned of a 'lost decade' of economic growth.
Outraged about animal fats in new five pound notes? That's not the only meaty everyday item
Millions of vegetarians and vegans are forced to use something in direct opposition to their principles.
FX Focus: Pound edges lower as investors focus on Opec meeting
Euro trades mixed after Eurozone inflation rises in line with expectations to hit the highest level in over two years.
Carney says UK remains the 'investment banker for Europe', but wants clarity over Brexit
Bank of England governor says British businesses need clarity as soon as possible over Brexit outcome.
Indians in UK in a state of panic following Narendra Modi's currency crackdown
Many Indians are rushing to bring or send scrapped banknotes to India for exchange.
UK consumer credit grows at fastest pace since 2005 as Britain's economy remains resilient
Bank of England figures show demand remains resilient but rising inflation and weak pound pose threat.
BoE's Mark Carney in secret talks to keep the UK in single market until 2021
Brexiteers reject plan and claim it will only complicate the Brexit process.
Ed Balls says the Bank of England's independence should be reined in
The former shadow Chancellor said central banks are facing waves of popular discontent around the world.
UK household squeeze yet to materialise as inflation falls short of October forecast
Decline in costs of clothing and university tuition fees kept inflation below 1% says ONS.
FX Focus: Dollar hits nine-month high against euro as pound continues to climb
Pound remains above €1.16, while dollar rallies as post-US elections fears subside among investors.
Bank of England gives UK banks two more years to meet capital requirements
Bank of England's new rules are aimed at bolstering banks' cash reserves to avoid another state-funded bailout.
FX Focus: Pound climbs above $1.25 for the first time since early October
Pound hits four-week high against dollar as US currency suffers from pre-elections concerns.
Fintech firms are innovative but pose little risk to traditional banking systems: G20 watchdog
Regulators are 'acutely aware' of the need to monitor for financial innovation.
FX Focus: Bank of England and Article 50 ruling drive pound to three-week high
Bank of England raises growth forecast for 2017 after High Court rules Parliament must vote on Article 50.
Bank of England Governor Mark Carney warns of 'lower real income' growth
The BoE decision to drop interest rate cut plans signals the economy has been resilient.
Bank of England reverses gloomy economic forecasts published prior to Brexit vote
UK central bank held interest rates at 0.25% in line with market expectations and raised growth forecast for 2017.
Bank of England Super Thursday – interest rate decision and inflation report as it happened
BoE keeps rates unchanged as Governor Mark Carney delivers quarterly inflation report.
FX Focus: Pound hits two-week high against the dollar
Dollar falls against major rivals ahead of Federal Reserve meeting and amid US elections jitters.
The plunging pound is set to push inflation to 4% as high street prices rise
Report says rising food and clothing prices will push inflation to twice the Bank of England's cost-of-living target.
Asian markets trade lower on US election jitters
Nikkei 225 index retreats 1.8% to 17,123.23 points at mid-day.
Philip Hammond to use Autumn Statement to outline 'flexible' fiscal approach
The chancellor will not commit himself to any strict targets in bid to deal with Brexit vote fallout.
FTSE Moves: London market flat as traders mull trading BP and Shell
Shell sees its performance surge, while profit at BP tumbles by almost half.
FX Focus: Pound falls as feel-good factor from Carney's decision loses momentum
Sterling falls below €1.11, despite confirmation that Bank of England Governor will remain in charge until 2019.
Mark Carney's decision to leave Bank of England before 2021 met by mixed response
BoE Governor will step down in 2019 but analysts are divided over the wisdom of his decision.