
Stocks jump high, Shenzhen index breaks record
Mainland stocks saw another day of big jump today after yesterday's surge, moving out of the shade of... [read more]
Futures investor protection fund to start functioning
A futures investor protection fund will start functioning on August 1, according to a joint release by... [read more]

China may put off launch of stock index futures
China may postpone the launch of the country's first stock index futures because not enough people are... [read more]

Stock index dragged down 3.64% by bank shares
Mainland stocks opened higher but saw a big drop today. The Shanghai Composite Index ended at 3,899.18,... [read more]

Oil Prices Steady in Asian Trading
Oil prices were steady Wednesday as traders weighed expectations of rising U.S. crude and gasoline stocks... [read more]
Stock index bounces back
Mainland stocks bounced back today after last Friday's dive. The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 4,046.39,... [read more]
Banks
Manufacturers call on Bank to halt rate rises
The Bank of England should resist the temptation to raise interest rates again this week because inflation... [read more]
ShoreBank thrives despite early predictions
Opening a bank aimed at improving the quality of life in poor urban areas was supposed to be a grand... [read more]
Energy

UK oil output shortfall raises fears of dependence on Russia
The energy industry warned today that government targets of keeping Britain's oil and gas production... [read more]
BP in oilseed tree project
Company sets up a venture with biodiesel firm to increase planting of jatropha, a tree that produces... [read more]
