Global Markets

Former adviser to People's Bank of China, state-affiliated economist back free float.

Former adviser to People's Bank of China, state-affiliated economist back free float.

BAT made $47 billion buyout offer for Reynolds in October.

Small firms join consumers in being most upbeat in 12 years.

Small firms join consumers in being most upbeat in 12 years.

DTCC leads effort to move CDS payments, record keeping to blockchain by 2018.

DTCC leads effort to move CDS payments, record keeping to blockchain by 2018.

German output rises, French business confidence improves.