Market Pulse
IMF decision on yuan may result in further weakness
China's yuan is expected to be unveiled this week as the newest member of the group of currencies which the International Monetary Fund includes in its special drawing rights, possibly foreshadowing further weakness in the currency.
Sunday share tips: Berkeley, Zoopla Property
Sell shares in Berkeley Group, Questor wrote in the Sunday Telegraph, as the London-focused housebuilder looks past its best. A peak of £35 this summer has seen 10% subsidence since as pressure is put on profit margins by rising costs of skilled building workers and building materials. While sales and cash levels were increasing respectably, interim results next Friday are likely to show a slowdown with revenue and profit down by double-digits.
AB InBev plans to sell major SAB beer brands to satisfy regulators
Beer brands Peroni and Grolsch will be put up for sale ahead of a decision by EU regulators on the planned merger of Anheurer-Bushcn InBev with SABMiller, according to reports.
Sunday newspaper round-up: ECB, stress tests, Morrison's, Woodford
Although growth has stabilised the eurozone is likely to receive a fresh wave of stimulus on Thursday, with at least £600bn pumped into the continent's economy, Sunday newspapers reported.
Shell could get regulatory approval for BG before year-end
Shell will take another step closer to achieving its planned £55bn takeover of BG Group before the year-end, according to reports.
Draper Esprit 'planning London listing for next month'
Venture capital firm Draper Esprit is expected to float on the London market as soon as next month, it was reported over the weekend.
Bank bonuses could be cut by 60%
Credit Suisse, which is widely expected to cut its bankers' bonuses this year, is set to be just one of a number of lenders taking the same steps.
Iran unveils new contract terms for foreign investors
Iran is looking to generate $25bn-worth of new investment following a change in the way it offers contracts to foreign energy companies.
Sanofi 'in talks with potential advisers' over possible Merial sale or listing
Management at pharmaceutical giant Sanofi is reportedly in talks to find an advisor for the sale or listing of its Merial animal health unit.
Lufthansa signs new pay deal for ground staff
Deutsche Lufthansa has agreed a new pay deal for its 30,000 ground staff.
Chinese investors size up InterContinental Hotels
InterContinental Hotels Group is reportedly being eyed up by a number of Chinese firms following the sale of Starwood Hotels & Resorts to Marriott earlier this month.
BoE's Vlieghe "relaxed" about waiting to raise interest rates
Newest member of the Bank of England's (BoE) Monetary Policy Committee Gertjan Vlieghe is feeling relaxed about a slightly longer wait before increasing interest rates, he said over the weekend.
Caparo steel administrators announce plans to save a further 333 UK jobs
Administrators of Caparo steel have announced plans to save an additional 333 jobs in the UK.
Steady pace of growth for UK economy, CBI data shows
The UK economy experienced a period of steady growth in the three months ended November, although the pace was slightly slower than that seen a few months earlier, data has revealed.