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China economy shows signs of steadying, risks remain

China’s activity data was stronger than expected in November, with factory output growth picking up to a five-month high.

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VIDEO: May the market force be with you

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Trump and Saudi prince Alwaleed in war of words

Donald Trump has hit back at Saudi Arabian Prince Alwaleed bin Talal who said the business magnate should withdraw from the presidential race.

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Fosun founder Guo assisting authorities with probe

One of China’s best-known entrepreneurs is assisting authorities with an investigation, after an earlier report said the group lost contact with him.

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Stock markets sink as oil keeps sliding

Stock markets on both sides of the Atlantic fell on Friday and oil sank further as fears about global oversupply mounted.

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Aviva employee stole hundreds of customers’ details

Aviva employee stole hundreds of customers’ details

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Counterfeit Christmas

How the trade in fakes has gone online

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Gas plants lose out in power payout

No new large gas plants will be built in the future, but millions of pounds will be paid to heavily polluting diesel farms and coal plants.

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Dow and DuPont confirm merger plan

The two biggest US chemical firms, Dow Chemical and DuPont, say they plan to merge in a deal valuing them at $130bn (£86bn).

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Oil settles at $35.62, plunges over 10% for week

U.S. oil futures settled lower after the IEA warned that global oversupply of crude could worsen next year.