Commodities
Commodities: WTI futures jump on risk of new Iran sanctions, soybeans gain on China deal
Commodities clocked in with solid gains at the start of the week, despite strength in the US dollar, amid the risk of historic sanctions against Tehran.
Federal Reserve bank of Chicago's national activity index picks up in April
A widely-followed survey of economic activity in the States ticked higher last month, as indicators linked to production offset weakness in those for personal consumption and housing.
Greatland Gold shares boosted by mineralisation identification at Black Hills
Precious and base metals exploration firm Greatland Gold on Monday announced that it has identified four distinct zones of gold mineralisation at its wholly owned Black Hills licence in Western Australia.
Russian 'dirty money' puts UK security at risk, report warns
A committee of MPs are calling for a clampdown of Russian money laundering through the City of London’s financial institutions, arguing that it could potentially put national security at risk.
ITM Power appoints finance director following 'invaluable' contribution
Energy storage and clean fuel company ITM Power announced on Monday that chief finance officer Andrew Allen will be elevated to the board as finance director with immediate effect.
Maduro re-elected for second term In Venezuela amid complaints of voting irregularities
Nicolás Maduro has been re-elected to a second six-year term in office as President of crisis-ridden Venezuela.
France's finance minister warns fiscal slippage in Italy could undermine euro
France's finance minister fired a shot across the bow of the Italy's anti-establishment parties, warning of the threat that some of their campaign promises could undermine the stability of the entire single currency area.
Iran nuclear deal at risk as EU support 'not sufficient'
The EU must work harder to preserve its oil trade with Iran following the United States' withdrawal from 2015 international nuclear pact, Iran’s foreign minister told the EU’s energy chief on Sunday.
EU denies siding with renting lobby in fight to curb Airbnb
European officials have denied siding with the tourism industry after a report claimed the European Commission consistently ruling in favour of renting platforms such as Airbnb against local councils.