Currencies
FX round-up: Sterling, dollar mixed ahead of Trump, Fed speeches
Sterling was lower on most key crosses Tuesday as markets took a cautious hue ahead of US President Donald Trump speaking before Congress, while in the UK yet another Tory icon questioned PM Theresa May's Brexit plans.
Fed's Kaplan supports near-term rate hike
A top US rate-setter reiterated his support for a near-term interest rate hike, albeit without suggesting which specific date might be best.
London close: FTSE mildly up amid transatlantic caution ahead of Trump speech
Equities in London turned a mildly positive performance ahead of US President Donald Trump's speech before Congress, while US Federal Reserve's interest rate stance was again in focus.
Commodities: Crude lower, gold steady ahead of Trump's speech to Congress
Crude-oil futures slipped lower Tuesday as traders focused on Opec-led output cuts amid a global supply glut, and increasing production from the US, with safe-haven gold steady ahead of US President Donald Trump's speech before Congress.
China mulling subsidies for two-children families
The Chinese government is considering an option to encourage families to have more than one child, after decades of restrictions on those wanting to have large families.
US consumer confidence unexpectedly improves in February
US consumer confidence unexpectedly improved in February, according to data from the Conference Board.
Chicago PMI rises more than expected in February
Economic activity in the Chicago area improved more than expected in February.
US industrial recession over, Barclays says after US trade data
America's shortfall in trade on goods with the rest of the world increased in January as stronger consumption boosted purchases from overseas.
US home price gains outpace forecasts in December
Home price gains in the States accelerated to a 30-month high in December, according to one of the most widely-followed gauges.
Osborne warns of protectionist Brexit without alternative trade deal
UK's quitting the EU without an alternative trade deal would be the biggest single action of protectionism in the nation's history, warns former Chancellor George Osborne in London.
US GDP slows in fourth quarter, consumption revised higher
US economic activity slowed in the final stretch of 2016 as export growth cooled and a key measure of price pressures fell back.
Trump says increased military spending to come from 'revved up economy'
US President Donald Trump has said that the $54bn planned increase in military spending in the country's budget will be generated by a "revved up economy".
Two women charged with Kim Jong-nam murder as North Korean team arrives
An Indonesian and a Vietnamese woman will be charged with the murder of the half brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Malaysia, the attorney general in Kuala Lumpur has confirmed.
Britons more confident of UK economic outlook in January, Lloyds says
Britons' were significantly more confident about the UK economy's prospects at the start of 2017, even as concerns about the outlook for their disposable income mounted.
Japanese industrial production unexpectedly shrinks in January
Japanese industrial production unexpectedly shrank in January amid declining output of transport equipment, chemicals and business oriented machinery.
Wilbur Ross confirmed as Trump's commerce secretary
Billionaire investor Wilbur Ross was confirmed as the US commerce secretary on Monday after receiving unanimous approval in the Senate.
Japan PM Abe and BoJ chief defend country's monetary policy
Japan's prime minister and central bank chief came out in defence of the policies pursued by the country's monetary authority.