A special scheme to prompt lenders to make more money available to firms and households starts on Wednesday.

Inflation in South Korea moderates to a 12-year low in July, easing the way for authorities to try to boost growth.

Manufacturing activity in China falls in July to its slowest pace in eight months, renewing fears of a slowdown in the economy.

Power is fully restored to three failed Indian grids, ending outages that have affected more than 600 million people across much of the country.

House prices have fallen for the fourth time in five months, the latest survey from the Nationwide building society finds.

French bank Societe Generale reports a sharp fall in profits as the economic slowdown across Europe hits trading at its investment banking arm.

Retailer Next makes a small increase to its full-year profit target after it reports a rise in half-year sales.

German luxury carmaker BMW reports a sharp fall in second quarter profits despite record sales and revenues.