Economics

Sterling fell further this morning as political leaders headed to Scotland to encourage a 'no' vote.

The discount on Julie Dean's Schroder UK Growth investment trust has jumped sharply in the last few days following the announcement of her exit from the group.

Wealth managers are moving client assets out of Scotland as concerns over the result of the 18 September referendum grow, according to reports.

Japan's benchmark Topix index has closed at its highest level since 2008 as a stronger US dollar sends the yen on a downwards path once again.

Bank of England governor Mark Carney has hinted interest rates could rise in the spring of next year as the UK economy continues to recover from one of the worst downturns it has ever faced.

The Prime Minister is under pressure from senior MPs to call on the Queen to speak out against Scottish independence, as fears over a 'yes' vote grow.

Outsourcing company Quindell has won a court battle against a short-seller which caused its share price to dive 40% earlier this year.

Charles Stanley has warned its next round of results will miss market expectations as the business continues to feel the squeeze on its commission income, while in a separate move it said it had sold Henry Dixon's Matterley fund to Miton Group.

Sterling tumbled in overnight trading and was poised for further losses today after the latest poll showed Scotland is on course for independence.

The US economy added 142,000 jobs in August, well under the forecast 230,000 figure, according to latest figures which have prompted a fresh rally in US treasuries.