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Paris attacks could add to stock market and oil price woes
US stock index futures declined to session lows after the close on Friday, following the Paris attacks.
Russian plane crash: Egypt's economy could take years to recover experts warn
Holidaymakers are likely to scared away for the near future.
London needs to cater for 24-hour party people to rival Barcelona and Berlin
Ahead of the 24-hour Tube the government needs to make life easier for pubs, clubs and restaurants.
EU referendum: Stuart Rose launches campaign for UK to remain in EU [Video]
Pro-European group launches campaign to keep Britain in the EU.
Bank of England governor Mark Carney says climate change threatens economy
Carney believes that there is "still time to act" but that "the window is finite and it's closing".
George Osborne upbeat on slowing China economy and encourages UK investment
Chancellor George Osborne called for more Chinese investment in the UK.
Election 2016: Donald Trump blames China for plummeting stock market
The recent stockmarket decline may have caused Trump's portfolio to lose over $1m.
UK inflation rate rises to 0.1% although food prices are still falling
Weak outlook on inflation rate has made analysts think an interest rate rise in 2015 would be too soon.
Sacked Barclays executive Antony Jenkins to walk away with bonuses of up to '£28m'
Rich rewards for CEO Antony Jenkins despite being sacked by Barclays for failing to turn round bank.
How Mongolia's rollercoaster economy could be about to take off
As its bigger neighbour China flounders, will Mongolia be the next bull market?
How the Philippines is emerging as a key Asian economy
Growth in the Philippines is taking off.
UK employment: Jobs growth slows down but unemployment keeps falling
Higher inflation is expected to tighten the job market, edging down average pay.
UK retail sales: slowdown in growth as bad weather hits clothing sales
Clothing sales experienced a cold shower, but furniture sales performed best in May
IMF agrees $833m loan for Iraq amid Isis conflict and lower oil prices
Agreement expected to be submitted to IMF executive board for consideration.
Greece economy: IMF debt repayment delay a negotiating tactic
Athens decided to postpone the payment of the €300m (£218m, $338m) loan – a highly unusual step, but one that does not yet signal a formal default.
IMF: Oil price decline has limited effect on Saudi Arabian economy
Increase in oil production and continued government spending will help support country, says IMF.
China manufacturing sector contracts on weak output, but Japan expands on improved operating conditions
HSBC China manufacturing PMI rose to 49.2 in May from 48.9 in April, while Japan PMI surged to 50.9 in May from 49.9.
George Osborne warns that EU is 'sleepwalking' out of global economy
European Union risks pricing itself out of global economy with excessive regulation, says chancellor
Japan economy up 2.4% in first quarter of 2015
Japan says country's economy expanded at its fastest pace in a year in January-March.
Britain's booming burger scene will get more competitive as Smashburger enters market
The US firm is looking to tap into the trend for premium burgers.
Narendra Modi's first year as prime minister of India: good for business or business as usual?
The pro-business leader has had one year to make his mark on one of the world's fastest growing economies.
Climate Change: G7 countries must serve as guiding light for clean energy [Video]
Germany called on its G7 counterparts to show economic opportunity of clean energy.
Prospect of uncertainty looms despite early signs of market approval
Early positive response to a Conservative victory is set to make way for caution.
House loans rose by a fifth in March after slow start to 2015
£16.5 billion in mortgages were handed out in March 2015, but the market remains sluggish
IMF: Currency shifts support global economic growth
Recent shifts in exchange rates should help the global economy, boosting Japan and Europe in particular.
Greece: ECB boss Mario Draghi gives guarded support and a stern warning
Head of European Central Bank expressed cautious optimism that Greece would benefit from ECB money printing.
EU nears deal on €315bn plan to revive investment
EU finance ministers agreed the details of a €315bn (£224bn, $338bn) investment plan to help revive the European economy.
China's manufacturing sector unexpectedly expands ahead of New Year
HSBC flash China manufacturing PMI rose to a four-month high of 50.1 in February, compared to 49.7 in January.
Petrobras scandal: Brazil oil giant confirms release of audited Q4 results by end of May
Brazil's troubled oil giant will release audited 2014 results to fend off £32.5bn loan default
Brazil to do battle against tax evasion and underground economy
The Brazilian government is setting out more than $1bn to combat tax evasion and its growing informal economy.