What US tech earnings say about China troubles
For US tech executives there was no avoiding it: China’s slowing growth had a big impact on earnings.
Record $5.5T in gov bonds trade at negative yields
Japan’s surprise decision to cut interest rates has pushed negative yielding government bonds to a new record. FT reports.
Eurozone inflation increases to 0.4%
The inflation rate in the 19-country eurozone rises to 0.4% compared with January 2015 – its highest for almost 15 months.
Tesco ends 24-hour trade in 76 stores
Tesco is stopping offering 24-hour shopping at 76 of its stores – around one in five – as online shopping hits customer numbers.
HSBC online banking is ‘attacked’
HSBC says it “‘successfully defended” an attack on its online banking system but services are affected on a key day for many people’s personal finances.
McDonald’s to open 150 customized burger stores
In an effort to grow sales in China, McDonald’s will open 150 ‘Create Your Taste’ outlets.
Cameron in Brussels, facing decision time on EU deal
David Cameron was in Brussels Friday launching talks that could deliver a draft reform package that might keep Britain in the EU.
US economic growth slows sharply
The US economy grew at an annualised rate of 0.7% in the fourth quarter of last year, official figures show.
VIDEO: Land Rover Defender production ends
James Bond has driven one, and so has the Queen, but the manufacture of one of Britain’s best-loved vehicles will come to an end today.
VIDEO: Drumming up enthusiasm for djembe
Playing the African djembe drum is growing in popularity outside of its native continent.