VW sales in United States hit by emissions scandal
Volkswagen sales in the US market appeared to take a hit last month from the company's huge emissions scandal.
Commerzbank plans dividend for 2015 despite drop in Q3 profits
Commerzbank, Germany's second biggest lender, said that profits were down in the third quarter, but it still planned to pay out a dividend to shareholders for the whole year.
India's Modi urges 'comprehensive' climate deal
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Thursday for a "comprehensive and concrete" agreement on climate change in December, as he addressed African leaders at a major summit in New Delhi.
Britain's Cameron defeated over welfare cuts for poor
British Prime Minister David Cameron suffered a damaging blow over plans to cut help for low-income working families that drew flak from within his Conservative party.
Greece 'has no time to lose' to meet creditor demands: Dombrovskis
The European commissioner for the euro told Athens it has "no time to lose" in carrying out reforms its international creditors have demanded in exchange for bailout funds.
Russia to open $5 bn Iran credit line: Tehran
Russia plans to open a $5 billion credit line for Iran to help finance infrastructure projects in the country, officials from both countries said during a visit by Moscow's energy minister.
China's Xi promises no 'hard landing' for economy
Chinese President Xi Jinping promised "no hard landing" for the world's second largest economy despite its slowdown, during a state visit to Britain focused bolstering business and trade ties.
Pomp and protests as China's Xi meets Queen Elizabeth II
Chinese President Xi Jinping enjoyed a glittering state banquet hosted by Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace in a visit to Britain focused on business deals and stronger trade ties.
Deutsche Bank accidentally sent client $6 billion: report
Germany's biggest lender Deutsche Bank accidentally sent $6 billion to a client after entering the wrong numbers, Bloomberg News reported.
Weight Watchers soars after Oprah tips investment scale
Weight Watchers shares more than doubled in value after US media star Oprah Winfrey said she will buy a 10 percent stake in the struggling company.
S&P upgrades Ukraine from 'selective default'
Standard and Poor's upgraded Ukraine's credit rating from "selective default" thanks to the cash-strapped former Soviet country's ability to strike a major debt write-restructuring deal.
Brazil finance minister to keep job: president
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff sprang to the defense of her embattled finance minister, saying she would not be pressured into sacking him.
Troubled Deutsche Bank announces sweeping restructuring
Scandal-plagued Deutsche Bank, Germany's biggest lender, announced a major business and management shake-up that would "fundamentally change" its leadership structure.
Kazakh tenge depreciation doesn't help exporters
Kazakh tenge's depreciation has not helped the Kazakhtani producers to increase their export revenues, experts say.
Nuclear deal wins final Iran approval
Iran's nuclear accord with world powers won final approval in the Islamic republic with a top panel of jurists and cleric giving the green light.
EU clears chipmaker Intel's $16.7 bn buyout of Altera
EU regulators cleared Intel, the world's biggest chipmaker, to buy US firm Altera for $16.7 billion in one of the largest ever Silicon Valley deals.
Australia PM's 'tax haven' investments under microscope
Australia's multi-millionaire Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull denied dodging tax by using havens in the Cayman Islands as his personal wealth came under the microscope in parliament.
Putin asks IMF to help Ukraine pay off $3 billion debt to Russia
President Vladimir Putin called on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to lend an additional $3 billion to Ukraine to help the ex-Soviet country pay off its debt to Russia.
OPEC chief confident of a balanced oil market in 2016
OPEC is confident that the oil market will be "more balanced" next year as non-OPEC production has contracted and global demand is increasing.
Current tenge exchange rate is adequate: Kazakhstan central bank Governor
Governor of the National Bank of Kazakhstan Kairat Kelimbetov sees the current tenge exchange rate as adequate under the circumstances.
