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IMF argues for gradual removal of fiscal and monetary support in US
The International Monetary Fund trimmed its forecasts for economic growth in the US cautioning about rising levels of public debt, even as it pointed out that the country was in its third-longest expansion since 1850.
CNN reporters resign over retracted Russia story as Trump goads network
Three journalists have resigned from US media network CNN after the organisation retracted a news story related to potential links between Donald Trump’s campaign team and Russia.
FX round-up: GBP ahead on BoE buffer call and SNP's stance on indyref#2
Sterling enjoyed a minor rise on Tuesday on the back of Bank of England requiring lenders to beef up their cash buffer in case of bad debts.
London close: Hike in banks' capital buffers hits shares
A stronger sterling weighed on the FTSE on Tuesday, as it emerged the Bank of England will force banks to further bolster their capital buffers to deal with bad debts .
Ukraine struck by massive cyber attack, banks and government hit
A massive cyber attack has targeted much of Ukraine’s state infrastructure as IT systems in the country’s national bank and its largest airport shut down.
Commodities: Crude futures rise on hopes of API data showing draw in US stores
Crude-oil futures are riding higher Tuesday as the market looks to industry data out later to show a draw in US stockpiles.
US house price growth slows in April - S&P/Case-Shiller
House price growth in the US unexpectedly slowed down in April, according to the S&P/Case-Shiller National Home Price Index.
Numis stays at 'add' on Northgate with 600p target price
Analysts at Numis stuck to their 'add' recommendation and 600. 0p target price for shares of Northgate.
Italian consumers and businesses grow more confident in June
Italian businesses and consumers were in a chipper mood in June amid improved perceptions of the economic environment and as order books grew.
China is steady, we are capable of achieving main targets says Premier
China, the world's second largest economy, is capable of achieving its full-year growth target and controlling systematic risks despite challenges,announced Premier Li Keqiang on Tuesday at the World Economic Forum in Dalian, China.
White House warns Syria is preparing for another chemical attack
The United States has said it believes there are preparations being made for another chemical attack in Syria, and warned Bashar al-Assad’s regime against the use of such weapons.
Euro gains as ECB's Draghi says factors weighing on inflation are transitory
The factors dampening inflation pressures are only temporary but in order for prices to return to target policy-makers need to be persistent, prudence is also called for when re-adjusting policy in reaction to the improving economy, European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi said.
Sterling should weaken if FPC hikes capital buffers, Unicredit says
Sterling should weaken if the Financial Policy Committee decides to increase lenders' counter cyclical capital buffers, analysts at Unicredit Research said.