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Nowhere but down? Euro reacts to QE

With the ECB about to launch its 1 trillion euro ($1.1 trillion) bond-buying program Monday, analysts question forecasts for the euro.

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Is Greece already rolling back on its pledges?

There are mounting concerns that, in spite of the extension, Greece still won’t be able to pay its way.

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China’s Fosun buys 5% stake in UK’s Thomas Cook

Fosun International has bought a 5 percent stake in British travel group Thomas Cook.

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Life after central banker Batman quits Gotham

Central banks have played the superhero role to great effect in recent years. But what happens if their powers fade?

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Your next phone could have Jedi powers

Silicon Valley start-up develops a piece of kit that can turn a normal LCD smartphone screen into a 3D holographic display.

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UK finmin admits RBS error and calls for early sale

George Osborne says he made a mistake in not radically restructuring state-controlled Royal Bank of Scotland in 2010, the FT reports.

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Did the ECB quash the negative-yield trade?

Negative-yield bonds – or paying to lend money – have provided surprising profits, but the trade faces headwinds from Europe’s QE foray.

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Amazon opens store on rival Alibaba’s site

Amazon opened a store on Alibaba’s business-to-consumer platform Tmall in a move that analysts say will boost awareness of its brand in China.

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UK ‘needs action’ on driverless cars

The government needs to work out how driverless cars will be introduced onto UK roads, an influential group of MPs has said.

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VIDEO: Wage rises on the cards in the US

There are now signs that things are getting better for ordinary Americans as companies like Walmart agree to wage increases.