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US market open: Wall Street gains more than 1% on ECB promises and rise in oil prices
All the main US benchmarks are up 1% following solid gains in oil prices, which offset Thursday's decline.
US market close: Dow and Nasdaq close in the red following ECB announcement
The S&P 500 meanwhile managed to eke out minor gains.
Market round-up: FTSE and European stocks nosedive as Mario Draghi's comments offset ECB's boost
Stocks nosedive despite expanded stimulus after ECB President admits he sees no further reason for future rate cuts.
ECB: Mario Draghi sends Euro markets soaring by cutting interest rates and boosting QE programme
The European Central bank expanded its asset purchasing programme by €20bn to €80bn a month.
Stuart Broad keen on ICC 2019 World Cup after T20 England squad snub
Broad has overtaken Indian spinner R Ashwin and South African pacer Dale Steyn as world's topmost bowler.
Swiss bank Credit Suisse warns the eurozone could collapse in case of a European recession
Market volatility and increased stress in the banking sector are worrying signs of deterioration in Europe.
ECB president Giles Clarke set to appear before Parliament over cricket's 'Big Three' takeover
Giles Clarke will be summoned over his role in the 'Big Three' takeover of the ICC in 2014.
ECB loses crucial wicket as Waitrose announces it will not renew sponsorship deal
Retailer will not extend its four-year sponsorship deal after England's next winter tour of India.
England name uncapped Hampshire spinner Liam Dawson in World T20 squad
The 25-year-old bowler is the surprise inclusion of the squad for March tournament in India.
European banking sector records worst performance since 2008 amid global turmoil
Stoxx Europe 600 Banks Index has fallen for six consecutive weeks for the first time since May 2008.
England star Jos Buttler reveals his ambition of playing in the IPL
The 25-year-old batsman is hoping to be picked up by a team in this year's player auction.
ECB keeps interest rates on hold as markets suffer rocky start to 2016
Draghi extended the QE programme in December but did not increase the amount spent on assets.
Market round-up: FTSE and European markets edge higher ahead despite Asia decline
UK and European markets recovered from a sharp sell-off, while oil prices stabilised and Asian stocks tumbled.
Asian stock markets fall following Yellen and Draghi comments
The Fed boss continued to signal move for rate increase.
ECB president Mario Draghi extends QE programme until March 2017
The asset purchasing programme will stay at €60bn a month.
Where to watch live: ECB president Mario Draghi expected to increase QE programme
ECB stimulus, the Bank's Quantitative Easing programme, is thought to be inevitable.
Barring China, Asian markets trade higher as ECB considers measures to ease monetary policy
Chinese indices failed to gain despite Beijing announcing fresh policies aimed at boosting foreign trade.
Greek banking system needs €14.4bn to survive in worst-case scenario after ECB finds capital black hole
European Central Bank concludes that four biggest banks will need recapitalising before year end.
Asian markets on track for best month since 2009 thanks to rate cuts by China and ECB
The MSCI Asia Pacific Index is up 8.9% month-to-date as of Friday's closing.
Asian markets rally in response to stimulus hopes from European Central Bank; oil prices gain
Japan's benchmark index, the Nikkei 225 on 23 October touched its highest trading level since August end.
Draghi hints at hike in QE programme as ECB keeps interest rates at record low
By September 2016, the QE programme will be hiked as part of the plans to encourage inflation.
Asian markets witness mixed response as investors await ECB meeting; oil prices continue to slide
The MSCI Asia Pacific Index after three weeks of gains was down 1.2% for the week as of Wednesday's close.
ECB: 'Europe is returning to growth' says Mario Draghi
Draghi attributed Europe's economic pick-up to the ECB's accommodative quantitative easing policy
Greece election: Alexis Tsipras keen to reunite with Independent Greeks in coalition
Syriza won an impressive 35.5% of the votes cast, which means it will hold 145 seats in parliament.
Asian markets down ahead of US jobs report
Analysts expect the US economy to have added 220,000 jobs in August.
ECB: Economic conditions have worsened since August, says bank's president Mario Draghi
Risks to the European Central Bank's outlook for economic growth and inflation have worsened since mid-August.
ECB: Mario Draghi sends markets soaring by hinting at possible increase of QE programme
Germany's DAX was the biggest riser, jumping 2% on the news, while the FTSE 100 gained 1.3%.
Greece: MPs break from Syriza to form Popular Unity after Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras resigns
Alexis Tsipras resignation calling for September general election prompts anti-bailout group to break ranks.
Greek debt crisis: Athens repays €3.2bn ECB loan on time after bailout package sent by ESM
€13bn was paid to Greece so it could make the ECB deadline and €10bn to stabilise the banking sector.
Greece debt crisis: Germany's Bundestag agrees on third bailout deal with impressive majority
Opposition mainly came from conservative party members as even Wolfgang Schauble urged MPs to vote yes.