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US special forces to be deployed in Syria
US special forces will be deployed in Syria to assist anti-government rebels in the fight against Islamic State militants.
TalkTalk says cyber attack "much smaller" than originally suspected
TalkTalk said on Friday that the extent of the data accessed in last week’s cyber attack is significantly less than originally suspected.
The US economy slows slightly more than expected in the third quarter
Headline economic growth Stateside slowed down by slightly more than was expected in the third quarter of 2015, drawing mixed reviews from economists.
US unemployment claims rise less than expected
The number of first time unemployment benefits claimants in the US rose less than expected last week , figures released on Thursday showed.
Fed keeps interest rates unchanged as expected
The Federal Reserve decided on Wednesday to keep interest rates unchanged at 0. 25%, as most analysts' expected, and left the door open to an increase in December.
Fifteen year old boy arrested in connection with TalkTalk hacking scandal
A fifteen year-old boy has been arrested in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, in connection with the hacking of TalkTalk customer details.
US consumer confidence declines unexpectedly in October
US consumer were less confident than expected in October, data released on Tuesday showed.
US durable goods decline for second consecutive month
Orders for US durable goods fell slightly less than expected last month, figures released on Tuesday showed.
UK GDP slows more than expected in third quarter
UK economic growth slowed more than expected in the third quarter, reflecting weakness in manufacturing and construction industries, the Office for National Statistics revealed on Tuesday.
Natural gas prices drop to 2012 lows, below $2 per MMBtu
Natural gas prices plumbed their lowest levels since 2012 on a combination of negative demand and supply factors.
People's Bank of China adviser hints at further easing
A People's Bank of China adviser has highlighted the "room for further easing in monetary policy", according to reports late on Monday.
German IFO index retreats less than expected in September
The Volkswagen scandal barely left a scratch on German businesses’ confidence in October, a survey from a leading think-tank revealed.
Report Aberdeen said to be sounding out buyers denied
Shares of emerging markers-focused fund manager Aberdeen Asset Management were being called to start the morning higher on unconfirmed press reports the firm might be sounding out possible buyers.
Liberty Global may be set to scoop up Cable&Wireless
Liberty Global may snap up Cable&Wireless before early November in a bid to increase its reach in the Carribean and elsewhere, The Wall Street Journal reported citing people familiar with the matter.
IMF said to hint at blessing for China reserve currency status
Representatives from the International Monetary Fund have told China that its currency, the yuan, is likely to join the fund's basket of reserve currencies soon, according to Chinese officials with knowledge of the matter, Bloomberg reported.
China cuts benchmark interest rates
The People's Bank of China will cut its one-year deposit rate and one-year lending rate by 25 basis points each to 1. 5% and 4. 35%, respectively, as it looks to bolster the slowing economy.
ECB will re-examine QE in December, Draghi says
The European Central Bank will re-examine its asset-purchase programme in December, President Mario Draghi said on Thursday.
ECB keeps key rates unchanged, as expected
The European Central Bank on Thursday decided to keep its keys rates, as expected by analysts.
RWC boosts September UK retail sales
UK retail sales were up 6. 5% year-on-year in September, well above analysts’ expectations and boosted by promotions around the Rugby World Cup.
US Vice President Joe Biden opts out of presidential race
US Vice President Joe Biden has announced he will not run for President in 2016.