Investors in Asia were cautious on Tuesday as oil prices recovered slightly and the US Federal Reserve prepares for its two-day meeting, which starts later.

US politicians and human rights groups have called for a boycott of fish and shrimp products linked to slave labour in Thailand following a report from the Associated Press.

Consumer products company Newell Rubbermaid said it would buy competitor Jarden, the owner of brands including Breville and Sunbeam, for $15.4bn (£10bn).

Wages are unlikely to rise significantly next year unless productivity jumps, according to a new report.

As trade ministers preapre to meet in Nairobi, the WTO is increasingly at risk of being side-lined in the global trade debate.

The UK needs to start fracking to establish the economic impact of shale gas, according to an industry-funded body.

Seattle council has passed a measure allowing drivers for smartphone-based taxi services such as Uber to join a union.

Qantas said it expected to post better-than-expected profits for the six months to December, boosted by lower oil prices.