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Markets end higher as S&P reaches all time high

Wednesday, 12 November 2014, 11:32 Last update: about 13 years ago

Europe's benchmark index of top shares trimmed its gains yesterday, as Italian stocks fell and a US markets opened weak, but remained supported by strength in telecoms issues. The FTSEurofirst...

Central bankers seek rule to raise capital cushion

Monday, 10 November 2014, 15:08 Last update: about 13 years ago Associated Press

Thirty of the world's biggest banks would be required to hold vastly greater capital as a cushion for losses under new rules proposed Monday by a panel of central bankers, regulators and...

Russia allows free float of ruble in markets

Monday, 10 November 2014, 11:22 Last update: about 13 years ago Associated Press

Russia's central bank says it is scrapping daily controls on the value of the ruble, allowing the weakening currency to trade freely in financial markets. The bank said that effective Monday it...

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