General News
CNN reporters resign over retracted Russia story as Trump goads network
Three journalists have resigned from US media network CNN after the organisation retracted a news story related to potential links between Donald Trump’s campaign team and Russia.
FX round-up: GBP ahead on BoE buffer call and SNP's stance on indyref#2
Sterling enjoyed a minor rise on Tuesday on the back of Bank of England requiring lenders to beef up their cash buffer in case of bad debts.
London close: Hike in banks' capital buffers hits shares
A stronger sterling weighed on the FTSE on Tuesday, as it emerged the Bank of England will force banks to further bolster their capital buffers to deal with bad debts .
Ukraine struck by massive cyber attack, banks and government hit
A massive cyber attack has targeted much of Ukraine’s state infrastructure as IT systems in the country’s national bank and its largest airport shut down.
Commodities: Crude futures rise on hopes of API data showing draw in US stores
Crude-oil futures are riding higher Tuesday as the market looks to industry data out later to show a draw in US stockpiles.
Google slapped with record €2.4bn fine by EU
The European Commission has hit US tech giant Google with a record €2. 4bn fine for promoting its own shopping comparison service ahead of competitors.
White House warns Syria is preparing for another chemical attack
The United States has said it believes there are preparations being made for another chemical attack in Syria, and warned Bashar al-Assad’s regime against the use of such weapons.