Good news grand slam
16:02 UK time, Friday, 19 October 2012
There have now been four pieces of good economic news in as many days: inflation, employment, retail sales and now the public finances have all come in better than expected.
20 October 2012
Last updated at 10:22 ET
EU bank deal 'boosts integration'
France says a deal to launch a eurozone banking union next year will help speed up integration, but admits that EU nations are moving at different speeds.
China loses US steel tariff plea
The World Trade Organisation upholds its decision that China's tariffs on imports of certain US steel products are illegal.
McDonald's sees profits decline
McDonald's third-quarter profits slip 3% as the fast food chain sees greater competition and suffers from the impact of the strong dollar.
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Article written by Robert Peston
Robert Peston
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UK mugged by eurozone banking union?
09:13 UK time, Friday, 19 October 2012
Eurozone leaders’ decision to go for a banking union creates an identity of interest on banking and financial matters for eurozone members, which undermines the UK’s ability to shape important banking and finance rules.
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Nokia shares rise despite losses
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Argentine ship is seized in Ghana
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Iran rial hits record dollar low
Asia
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Japan eyes fresh stimulus boost
Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda orders his cabinet to draw up fresh stimulus measures in a bid to spur economic growth.
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Thailand surprises with rate cut
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Coca-Cola in China growth warning
Business of Sport
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Ticket price cuts 'unrealistic'
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SPL clubs 'expect to lose money'
Tech of Business
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Top toys get techy for Christmas
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Entrepreneurs
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'Business bank' to boost lending
The government is to put £1bn into a bank designed to increase lending to businesses, Vince Cable tells the Lib Dem conference
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Advertising sector's 'big change'
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UK Your Money
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Ofgem issues energy tariff plan
Energy regulator Ofgem unveils proposals to force suppliers to tell customers about the cheapest gas and electricity tariffs they have on offer.
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Rents rise 1.1% to a new record
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Apps help save on car insurance
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Petrol 'produced from air and water'02:43
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Starbucks 'not late' to Indian market02:54
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BA boss: Review mobile use on planes00:43
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Astro attracts foreign investors01:14
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Inching forward
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Breathing space
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Money talks
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Market Data
Last Updated at 15:21 ET
| Market index | Current value | Trend | Variation | % variation |
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| Dow Jones | 13343.51 | Down | -205.43 | -1.52% |
| Nasdaq | 3005.62 | Down | -67.25 | -2.19% |
| S&P 500 | 1433.19 | Down | -24.15 | -1.66% |
| FTSE 100 | 5896.15 | Down | -20.90 | -0.35% |
| Dax | 7380.64 | Down | -56.59 | -0.76% |
| BBC Global 30 | 6445.74 | Down | -81.45 | -1.25% |
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