Canada’s next energy target: Asia
Leading figures from Canada’s energy industry look at ways of becoming the main exporter of energy technology to Asia in 20 years.
House price growth lowest since 2013
The UK housing market is continuing to slow, Nationwide says, with annual house price inflation falling to 8.5% in November.
Eurozone inflation rate falls to 0.3%
The eurozone inflation rate falls to 0.3%, suggesting that deflation remains a threat for the 18-nation bloc.
Global websites hacked by Syrian Electronic Army
A number of websites – including CNBC and other media organizations – were targeted by the Syrian Electronic Army on Thursday.
Euro zone inflation dips; Italian jobless hits record
Euro zone inflation fell again in November amid expectations that the ECB could bolster the region’s economy by announcing further stimulus measures.
Prague: Where China and Russia’s 1% love to shop
Some 25 years after the fall of communism, Prague has become a favorite shopping destination of Russian and Chinese rich.
OPEC decision spells trouble for Russia
The decision by the OPEC to keep production at current levels means trouble for the Russian economy, analysts warn.
Weak yen and oil price lifts Nikkei
Japan’s Nikkei closes at its highest level for two weeks, with exporters boosted by a weaker yen and airline shares helped by falling oil prices.
Gold’s ‘6,000 yr. bubble’ to end with Swiss vote?
As Switzerland prepares for an important referendum on its gold holdings, high-profile critics and advocates are adding their voice to the debate.
Energy firms hit with £39m penalty
Regulator Ofgem imposes record £28m penalty on power generator Drax, while InterGen faces an £11m payout, for missing energy saving obligations