Economics / Markets

Ireland's economy saw a return to growth in Q3, with GDP up 0.5% on the previous quarter.

The City watchdog says it might be prepared to publish previously-secret findings of its investigation into events leading up to the rescue of RBS.

Old Mutual's Dan Nickols, discusses his outlook for mid and small caps and what 2011 holds for UK markets.

Ratings agency Moody's has put Spain's credit rating on review due to concerns over the country's mounting debt.

Unemployment rate has increased to 7.9% for the three months to October, up 0.1% on the quarter, according to latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

The FTSE 100 closed at its highest level since 2008 last night but has fallen back in today's trading following late weakness in the US.

Consumer price inflation remains well above the government's target after reaching 3.3% in November.

The FTSE edged 0.1% lower to 5,853.66 points in early trading as company-specific news guided price moves.

The FTSE has advanced to within touching distance of its 12-month high reached last month as M&A activity boosts the index in its last full trading week before Christmas.

The Shanghai Composite surged 2.9%, its biggest advance since mid-October, as China held interest rates steady despite rising inflation.