Market Pulse
Energy prices drag German CPI lower in December, as expected
German consumer prices continued slowing last year as the drop in energy prices intensified, government statistics revealed, in line with market expectations.
Former JP Morgan executive joins Man Group board
Former JP Morgan executive Richard Berliand has been appointed to the board of Man Group.
Europe open: Stocks rise as China data sparks stimulus hopes
European stocks rose in early trade, taking their cue from an upbeat session in Asia as soft Chinese data prompted hopes of more stimulus from Beijing.
Infrastrata gains final investment for Northern Irish oil well
Infrastrata, the AIM-listed oil explorer and gas storage company, has agreed several farm-out agreements to fund the drilling of its Woodburn Forest-1 well in Antrim, Northern Ireland.
Renault to recall 15,000 automobiles
Renault will recall 15,000 automobiles to make adjustments to their pollution filtering systems, one of the country’s ministers said.
CLS Holdings purchases two new office blocks for £10.6m
CLS Holdings has purchased two office blocks in London and the South East for £10. 6m.
Chinese economy slows down in fourth quarter of 2015, economists optimistic
The Chinese economy continued on a glide path in the last quarter of 2015, with some economists apparently sanguine on the chances of a successful and controlled slowdown in Asia's largest economy.
Cairn Energy confident over India tax dispute, to focus on Senegal
Cairn Energy said it remains fully funded from existing financial resources to deliver its exploration and appraisal programme, and the group is confident that its tax dispute with India will be resolved.
London pre-open: Stocks set to bounce back after raft of Chinese data
Stocks are set to jump at the start of trading despite the release of a spate of weaker than expected economic data out of the world's second largest economy, China, with economists sounding a relatively optimistic note on the figures.
IG Group first half profit drops on rising operating costs
Spreadbetting firm IG Group posted a drop in first half profit despite a jump in revenue, as operating costs rose.
British Land hails strong third quarter after Norton Folgate victory
Fresh from controversial victory in its Shoreditch planning battle, British Land has hailed a strong third quarter for retail and offices, with a dividend up 2. 5%.
Tuesday newspaper round-up: UK start-ups, exports, interest rates, China data
Chinese investors are on the hunt for the UK’s next unicorns — start-ups that reach a $1bn valuation — with the launch of a £500m, London-based venture capital fund to invest in European technology companies. Launched by Cocoon Networks, a Chinese investment firm backed by private equity companies China Equity Group and Hanxin Capital, the UK and China High Tech Fund will seek out businesses that could be successfully imported back home. – Financial Times.