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US Treasurys slightly higher on last day of 2015

U.S. Treasury notes and bonds traded higher on Thursday, the last day of 2015.

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Puerto Rico default just the start of its pain

Puerto Rico’s short-term fiscal crisis has been building for years, and the long-term outlook remains grim.

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Rat forces Air India plane to return to Mumbai

An Air India plane flying to London has been forced to return to Mumbai after passengers spotted a rat on board.

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Champagne sales set for record year

This upturn can be attributed to solid demand from export markets, favorable currencies and stabilizing sales in France.

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Banking inquiry shelved by regulator

The City regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority, has shelved plans for an inquiry into the culture, pay and behaviour of staff in banking.

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The Fed in 2016: THIS is what to watch out for

With the past as prologue, the idea that the Fed would surprise markets with a rate hike seems far-fetched.

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What to expect on the final trading day of the year

Fears like weak global growth, falling oil, a strong dollar and a shaky high-yield market could continue to hang over the market.

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Can cable compete with streaming TV in 2016?

Cable and satellite TV providers will have a challenging 2016 as they compete with streaming video services.

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VIDEO: Starting up when you are over 65

The number of over 65s who are self-employed has more than doubled in the past four years as over 600,00 new small businesses were set-up in 2015.

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Royal Mint mooted 60p jubilee coin

A six-sided 60p coin was nearly made to commemorate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, newly-released documents show.