International Economic
Italian bonds rally as EU's Moscovici calls for dialogue
Italian bonds are rallying at the end of the week after the European Union's economy chief, Pierre Moscovici, called for a calm dialogue with Rome.
UK plastic recycling industry accused of fraud and corruption
The UK plastics recycling industry is under investigation for fraud and corruption, with the Environment Agency accusing companies of abusing the exports system and of leaving waste to leak into rivers and oceans.
US existing home sales miss forecasts in September
America's residential real estate markets continued to cool in September with activity slowing to a three-year low on the back of higher interest rates on mortgages.
Italian stocks and bonds sold off over budget fracas
Italian stocks tumbled and Italian government bond yields surged to new four-year highs after the European Commission expressed concerns over the coalition's draft budgetary plan.
China growth slows as policy changes yet to gain traction
China's economy grew at its slowest rate since the financial crisis, as Beijing's policy loosening has yet to stop the deceleration of investment, consumption and industrial production.