Central bank meetings to set stage for parting of ways

The European Central Bank, Bank of Japan, Bank of England and the central banks of India and Australia all hold meetings.

Ghana to seek an IMF program to stabilize cedi

(Reuters) - Ghanaian President John Mahama has ordered his government to open talks with the International Monetary Fund on a program to help stabilize the economy and halt a slide in the cedi currency, officials said on Saturday.

U.S. factory activity expands in July, pace slows: Markit

(Reuters) - The U.S. manufacturing sector expanded in July, but the pace of growth slipped from the previous month as growth in output, new orders and employment slowed, an industry report showed on Friday.

Europe hits Russia's biggest banks

Europe has cranked up the pressure on Russia by including the country's top two banks on a list of sanctions.

UK pension funds and insurers pose risks to financial stability

Pension funds and life insurers' investment decisions pose a potential threat to UK financial stability, according to research by the Bank of England.