US banking regulators order JP Morgan Chase to implement stricter risk controls, after it lost billions in bets made by a trader known as the London Whale.

A new report identifies 100 firms from emerging economies that are driving global growth and presenting fresh challenges for traditional multinationals.

Shares of Sharp and other suppliers of iPhone parts to Apple fall after reports of a cut in orders for the iPhone 5.

Anglo American Platinum says it will cease production at four mine shafts in the Rustenberg region of South Africa, which could lead to the loss of almost 14,000 jobs.

Japan's transport ministry launches an investigation into what caused two fuel leaks on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner jet operated by Japan Airlines.

The German economy grew by 0.7% in 2012, a sharp slowdown on the previous year, preliminary figures show.

The UK inflation rate was unchanged at 2.7% in December, figures show, with rising gas and electricity prices partially offset by a drop in fuel costs.

Shares in fashion house Burberry rise after it reports a better-than-expected increase in quarterly sales.