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Australian Dollar Suffers Longest Drop in 28 Years After RBA Governor's Comment
The Australian dollar dropped to 89.14 US cents on 13 December.
European Markets Climb Despite Rising Federal Reserve QE Taper Fears
Ireland will exit its bailout programme this weekend.
Asian Markets Mixed Amid US Stimulus Taper Concerns
Indian rupee may come under pressure following downbeat economic data.
European Markets Down on US Monetary Stimulus Taper Worries
Market players await Eurozone factory output and US retail sales data.
Asian Markets Down on US Federal Reserve QE Taper Jitters
Asian indices slide to 10-week lows on 12 December.
RBS Hit With $100m Fine for Violating US Iran Sanctions
Embattled lender admits to 'deeply regretting these failings'
European Markets Mixed After US Lawmakers Strike Budget Deal
US budget agreement now needs House and Senate approval.
Asian Markets Take A Hit After Investors Book Profits
Chinese stocks pulled down by interest rate liberalisation pressure.
Central Banks Cling to Gold Reserves Despite Price Falls After Calamitous Gordon Brown Sell Off
Former UK prime minister sold off UK gold when price was low and central bankers nervous over repeat error.
European Markets Mixed After Strong China and US Data
Greece will release third-quarter GDP data at 10:00GMT.
Gold Prices to Oscillate Next Week As Traders Await Federal Reserve QE Taper Decision
Stimulus cut by Fed could boost dollar, resulting in downward pressure on gold prices.
Goldman Sachs and BoJ Call For Higher Wages in Japan
Goldman Sachs warns wages must increase for 'Abenomics' to succeed.
European Markets Outside Spain and Italy Rise Ahead of US Jobs Data
US nonfarm payrolls data expected to show an increase of 180,000 jobs for November.
European Markets Climb Ahead of BoE and ECB Decisions
Investors await the UK government's Autumn Statement, due out at 11:15GMT.
European Markets Drop As Upbeat US Data Fuels Fed Reserve QE Taper Fears
US manufacturing activity rose to a 30 month high in November.
European Markets Outside Germany Down Amid Upbeat Eurozone Factory Data
Eurozone manufacturing growth accelerates to its fastest pace in over two years in November.
Asian Markets Weekly Review: Bourses Outside Australia End Higher
Market players to track Federal Reserve chief Ben Bernanke's speech.
Indonesia Rupiah Falls After Fed Reserve QE Taper Prospect Triggers Capital Flight
Global investors sold $354m worth of Indonesian stocks between 1-27 November.
US Fed Put Pressure on JPMorgan Over Metals Warehousing Arm in 2012
US Federal Reserve reportedly warned JPMorgan over storing metals it traded in warehouses it owned.
Asian Markets Weekly Review: Shanghai Composite Outperforms Regional Indices
Japanese Nikkei strikes six-month high while Chinese equities reform boost.
Gold Prices Set to Drop as US Economic Recovery Gains Momentum
Improving US economy will boost US dollar and pull down gold prices.
Five Senate Republicans Will Back Janet Yellen for Fed Chairmanship
Janet Yellen is likely to secure the 60 votes needed in her confirmation vote in the US Senate.
European Markets Fall on Renewed Federal Reserve QE Taper Fears
Investors expecting positive US jobs data with trimming of $85bn-a-month bond-buying anticipated soon.
Asian Markets Outside Japan Hit By Renewed Federal Reserve QE Taper Fears
Downbeat China factory activity data adds to the gloom.
US Fed Hints at Tapering in 'Coming Months'
St. Louis Fed president James Bullard says tapering could begin in December if jobs report is strong.
European Markets Mixed Ahead of Federal Reserve's October Meeting Minutes
BoE will release the minutes of its latest MPC meeting at 9:30 hrs GMT.
Asian Markets Outside China Trade Lower on Downbeat Global Growth Forecasts
Dovish comments by Fed chief Ben Bernanke fail to boost regional sentiment.
OECD: US Must End Fiscal Deadlock for Sake of World Growth
United States must abolish debt ceiling to help speed up global growth, warns OECD.
Bitcoin Reaches $900 After Positive Reception From US Senate Hearing
The value of bitcoin passed $900 after positive reception from US government agencies at Senate hearing.
European Markets Drop Ahead of Fed Reserve Chief Ben Bernanke's Speech
German ZEW economic survey's results due at 10:00 hrs GMT.