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George Osborne regrets mistakes that led to Brexit referendum
George Osborne admitted that he regrets missing the opportunity to inform citizens of the benefits of belonging to the EU and not spotting “the shift in politics” that led to the 2016 Brexit referendum.
FX round-up: Sterling hit by warning from S&P, poor euro area data
Sterling was trading on the back foot on Tuesday, after ratings agency Standard&Poor's warned that a 'no-deal' Brexit was likely to tip the country into a recession, which might last more than a year.
US may extend tariffs to cover all Chinese exports by December
The US administration may impose fresh tariffs on the People's Republic of China in little over a month.
FX round-up: Sterling drifts lower, Chinese yuan and US inflation in focus
Sterling began the week trading on the backfoot as investors bid their time ahead of the Monetary Policy Committee's decision on Bank Rate and the release of the quarterly Inflation Report, both on Thursday.
Russian central bank stays put on rates, says inflation risks remain elevated
Rate-setters in Moscow stayed put on interest rates at the end of the week and appeared to sound a tad less strident regarding inflationary risks and the possible need for more interest rate hikes.
FX round-up: Pound weakens further on political uncertainty, Brazil and Argentine peso weaker
Sterling reeled on Wednesday, amid another wave of buying in the US dollar and talk in markets that the Prime Minister might be about to face a leadership challenge over her Brexit strategy.
Loonie jumps after BoC removes reference to 'gradual' rate hikes
Canada's Loonie jumped after the country's central bankers removed a reference to a "gradual" pace of future interest rate hikes from their policy statement following Wednesday's rate meeting.
FX round-up: Pound knocked lower by political uncertainty
Sterling retreated at the start of the week, weighed down by the risk of a leadership contest, against the backdrop of a stronger US dollar which was continuing to change hands just below its 52-week highs.
Khashoggi's body parts found after Erdogan claims death was planned murder
Body parts belonging to Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi have been found hours after Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan in an address to parliament on Tuesday rejected Saudi claims that his death was a tragic accident and accused Saudi of pre-planning a "ferocious murder".
US Navy sails Taiwan Strait in midst of China tensions
Two US Navy warships sailed through the Strait of Taiwan on Monday in a move intended to signal the right of US ships to travel across international waters.
Underlying technical trend in Brent futures continues to point higher
The underlying trend for Brent crude oil futures continues to point higher despite its greater than 8% fall from their October highs, technical analysts said.
Commodities: WTI futures reverse course to trade higher, lacklustre trading in copper
Commodities traded slightly lower on Monday, with a stronger US dollar appearing to offset news of tax cuts in China.
Russia courting Exxon with new projects while US sanctions loom
The Russian government and Exxon Mobil have begun discussions over new oil and gas projects according to reports on Friday, potentially complicating future US sanctions against the Kremlin.
Russian rouble steady despite hawkish Fed minutes
Russia's rouble was recovering from earlier weakness triggered by what analysts labeled a 'hawkish' set of US central bank meeting minutes.
US Commerce Secretary says China trade talks are on 'hiatus'
US Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross claimed that trade talks with China had been put on pause on Wednesday, but denied that the two parties had reached an impasse.
FX round-up: Sterling slips against backdrop of EU summit, Turkish lira extends rally
Sterling was lower on Wednesday as markets waited on possible headlines out of the European Union's leaders summit in Brussels, although in theory little was expected in terms of fresh progress.
China September CPI, factory gate prices reflect slower growth
The latest readings on inflation in China at both the consumer and factory gate level were pointing to slower economic growth ahead, economists said.
Cabinet meets ahead of crucial EU summit
The Prime Minister is attempting to quell government in-fighting and rally her colleagues behind her ahead of a crucial European Union summit on Wednesday.
Europe open: Stocks edge higher, but analysts cautious
Stocks have started the session higher, helped by a rally in Italian government debt markets, although analysts were still quite cautious.
Theresa May says Brexit deal still 'achievable', despite delays
Theresa May reassured Parliament that a Brexit deal is still “achievable” despite outstanding differences with the European Union and claims a broad agreement on the structure of the final relationship had already been secured.