Commodities
Investec says Rio Tinto is preferred pick among diversified miners
Analysts at Investec reiterated their "preference" for shares of Rio Tinto among the diversified majors, despite the miner's "mixed" third quarter results.
Commodities: Greenback continues to climb, gold on the backfoot
The US dollar extended a winning streak on Wednesday as the focus on upcoming changes to monetary policies in the US grew.
Iraqi government calls on BP to help develop Kirkuk's oilfields
Iraqi government officials urged oil giant BP to assist in developing oilfields in the disputed city of Kirkuk on Wednesday after Iraqi troops and state-sanctioned militiamen stormed through the area on Sunday.
Spain's stance hardens as final deadline for Catalonia approaches
The Spanish government does not appear to be wavering in its ultimatum to Catalan separatists, as Mariano Rajoy’s Thursday deadline for clarification on the independence issue draws near.
US housing starts fall for third consecutive month in September
A key indicator of homebuilding activity in the States fell back for a third consecutive month in September, but some economists brushed off the data, saying they expected to see at least a partial rebound in coming months.
Shell African licensee Vivo Energy mulls IPO
One of Royal Dutch Shell's major licensees in Africa is mulling a public listing that could value the firm at over $3bn (£2. 27bn).
Euro area construction output dips in August
Euro area construction output shrank slightly in August amid softer activity in both building and civil engineering.
Xi hails 'new era' for China at opening of Communist Party congress
Chinese president Xi Jinping opened the Communist Party Congress with a three-hour speech on Wednesday in which he pledged to lead the country into a "new era", lowering trade barriers and deepening financial sector reforms.