Standard Life reports better-than-expected asset growth and profits
August 11, 2016
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Standard Life reports better-than-expected asset growth and profits

Shares in Standard Life (LON:SL) have jumped more than four percent in London this morning,…

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Gold demand jumps amid global turmoil: industry body
August 11, 2016
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Gold demand jumps amid global turmoil: industry body

The World Gold Council (WGC) has reported a 127% increase in demand for gold in…

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Australia to Ban Chinese From Leasing Sydney Power Grid
August 11, 2016
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Australia to Ban Chinese From Leasing Sydney Power Grid

The sale of the New South Wales government asset required approval from the country’s Treasurer…

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United Kingdom house price growth continued to slow in July
August 11, 2016
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United Kingdom house price growth continued to slow in July

U.K housing prices grew at their slowest pace in three years in July as Britain’s…

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U.S. employment growth robust in July
August 11, 2016
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U.S. employment growth robust in July

The US economy saw robust job creation in July, largely surpassing analyst expectations, while the…

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Oil prices fall on U.S. crude inventory build, record Saudi output
August 11, 2016
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Oil prices fall on U.S. crude inventory build, record Saudi output

It is quite hard to state categorically what will happen to global oil markets before…

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Gunfire heard at Ferguson commemoration rally after vehicle hits protester
August 11, 2016
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Gunfire heard at Ferguson commemoration rally after vehicle hits protester

Luckily, no one was shot, but a speeding auto struck a protester flinging him into…

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OPEC: Oil demand in global market to reach record high in 2017
August 11, 2016
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OPEC: Oil demand in global market to reach record high in 2017

“Product markets in the Atlantic Basin weakened during July, despite gasoline demand hitting record levels…

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Record number of pupils secure university place on exam results day
August 11, 2016
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Record number of pupils secure university place on exam results day

There was also a surge in European Union applicants, with Scottish universities accepting 3,850 students…

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Unnamed Greek athlete tests positive for drugs – team
August 11, 2016
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Unnamed Greek athlete tests positive for drugs – team

A member of the Greek team has been expelled from the Rio de Janeiro Olympics…

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