Economics

The US economy created 209,000 new jobs in July, its sixth straight month of 200,000 plus jobs added to the economy, but nonetheless undershot forecasts.

The Royal Bank of Scotland said today its costs would be "significantly" impacted if an upcoming vote on Scottish independence sees the region break away from the rest of the UK.

The FTSE 100 is on course for its worst day in four months as nervous investors begin August in cautious mode.

The FTSE 100 opened down slightly in early trading, with a host of financial stocks leading the fallers.

The US Federal Reserve has maintained the gradual tapering of its QE programme after a meeting which suggests some members are pushing harder for a more hawkish monetary policy.

Argentina has defaulted on its debt for the second time in 13 years after failing to reach an agreement with a group of bondholders.

Bond fund investors should beware a crowded market where there is a growing risk of being caught out by a sharp sell-off in fixed income, analysts at RBS have warned.

UK profit warnings have hit a three-year high after more than 100 warnings were issued in the first half of 2014, according to a new report.

The UK economy expanded by 0.8% in the second quarter,above its pre-crisis peak, official statistics revealed today.

Royal Bank of Scotland shares rocketed this morning after the bank said it expects a big jump in profits in H1.