Currencies
Credit Suisse forecasts 6% rise in global equities in 2018, amid second-half risks
Credit Suisse forecast the top flight index would reach the 7,800 point mark by the middle of 2018 and stay at that level through the end of that year against a favourable backdrop for corporate earnings worldwide.
New York Fed chief to stand down in 'mid-2018'
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York announced on Monday that William Dudley, the bank's president since January of 2009, would be stepping down from his position in mid-2018.
Trump hits out at Japan over trade deficit
US President Donald Trump has criticised Japan over the trade relationship between the two countries, which he described as "not fair" and added that a process had already begun to change it.
Time to lock-in some profits in cyclicals, JP Morgan says
Markets will continue to head higher overall but the time has come to 'lock-in' some profits in 'cyclicals', strategists at JP Morgan said.
Euro area demand sees German factory orders increase in September
German factory orders shot higher last month on the back of a surge in demand for capital goods from other euro area nations.