General News
FX round-up: Sterling gets a shove higher as Carney sees potential for rate rise
Sterling got a firm shove higher on Wednesday as Bank of England governor Mark Carney suddenly declared UK interest rates might need to be hiked.
London close: FTSE down as Carney, Draghi plead 'Don't let me be misunderstood'
Stocks in London flopped to a lower close Wednesday as Bank of England governor Mark Carney and European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi separately sought to ensure their earlier comments to the market were not misunderstood.
Qatar criticises Saudi Arabia for refusing to negotiate on blockade demands
Saudi Arabia and its Gulf allies have been condemned by Qatar after the alliance refused to negotiate on its 13-strong list of demands to its neighbour.
Commodities: Oil shrugs off EIA, API surprise to head higher
Crude-oil futures are skipping higher on Wednesday afternoon as traders saw surprise builds in US inventories as better than they might have been, and despite expectations of a draw.
Ladbrokes under pressure after gambling addicts' details found in rubbish
Bookmaker Ladbrokes could be facing a probe from the Gambling Commission after details of several betting addicts were found outside a branch in Glasgow.
Obamacare repeal vote delayed as Republicans tussle
Republicans in the US Senate have delayed a crucial vote on the introduction of healthcare reforms in the country, as some within the party threatened to revolt against the legislation.
Facebook passes two billion monthly users
Social networking site Facebook has surpassed the two billion user per month mark, just 13 years after it was launched.