Currencies
FX round-up: Pound surges on rate hike expectations, safe havens pay little attention to North Korea
Friday trading saw the pound surge against all its major counterparts as the world woke up to another missile test from North Korea.
US industrial production falls sharply in August
US industrial production slumped last month as Hurricane Harvey took its toll on mining and utilities output.
Trump says internet should be cut off to combat 'loser' terrorists
US President Donald Trump has responded to the attempted terror attack in London by suggesting cutting-off the internet to 'loser' terrorists.
Uni Michigan sentiment dips in September on hurricane woes
US consumer sentiment dipped a little in September amid worries about the impact of hurricanes Harvey and Irma, according to a preliminary reading from the University of Michigan.
US retail sales miss forecasts in August
Total retail sales volumes in the US declined by 0. 2% month-on-month in August to reach $474. 8bn, according to the Department of Commerce.
KPMG clears out South Africa top brass after Gupta scandal
Accountancy firm KPMG has dismissed its leadership team in South Africa after an internal investigation was conducted into its involvement in the Gupta scandal.
Brazilian President Michel Temer hit with new corruption charges
According to a statement posted on the website of the Brazilian prosecutor general's office, the South American nation's President, Michael Temer, had been charged with obstruction of justice and racketeering.
Bitcoin downturn worsens on news that China plans to ban digital currency exchanges
Bitcoin is headed for its worst week in over two years as a result of reports claiming China would stop exchange trading of all cryptocurrencies by the end of September just one week after instituting a ban on initial coin offerings.
Pound soars above $1.35 after speech from MPC's Vlieghe
The pound has surged after Bank of England policymaker Gertjan Vlieghe reinforced the message that interest rates could rise before the end of the year.
South Korea fires response after North Korea launches missile over Japan
North Korea fired a ballistic missile through Japanese airspace shortly before 2300 BST on Thursday evening, raising already heightened tensions in the region.