03 Jan 2020 14:15 GMT Gold surges as Soleimani killing sends investors to haven assets News of United States air attack killing Iranian general helps gold build on its biggest annual gain in almost a decade.
Automotive Industry03 Jan 2020 17:42 GMT Tesla shares hit a record high as Elon Musk defies sceptics The Silicon Valley carmaker delivered roughly 367,500 vehicles during the year 2019.
04 Jan 2020 00:12 GMT Trade tensions send US factory performance to 10-year low New data shows weaker business investment and US-China tensions are weakening US manufacturing.
Iran03 Jan 2020 08:39 GMT Oil prices surge after US attack kills senior Iran military chief Baghdad air raid raises fears Iran may retaliate over death of General Qassem Soleimani, head of Iran's Quds Force.
United States03 Jan 2020 07:29 GMT New US law to monitor sale of cyber-tools overseas The law follows a Reuters investigation into US intelligence firms working with the UAE on a spying operation there.
Fossil Fuels03 Jan 2020 11:58 GMT Russia halts oil supplies to Belarus Russian oil transiting through Belarus to Western Europe is still flowing.
Farming03 Jan 2020 09:06 GMT Planters' peril: US farmers bear fallout of trade war uncertainty Despite a Phase 1 deal between the US and China due to be signed soon, US farmers are affected by weaker Chinese demand.
Australia03 Jan 2020 05:29 GMT Australia's IAG expects $280m claims for natural disasters Australian insurance group says it has received thousands of claims related to deadly bushfires that are still burning.
03 Jan 2020 02:36 GMT Bill Gates, ending the decade richer, calls for higher wealth tax The US billionaire says the rich, including himself and his wife, should pay more taxes than they currently do.
AJ Impact02 Jan 2020 19:26 GMT US announces restriction on e-cigarette flavours, except menthol Existing vape flavours include watermelon, strawberry milk, mango, cappuccino, mint, strawberry, lemonade and grape.
Food02 Jan 2020 21:49 GMT Should veganism be protected as a belief? A UK court case looks at whether ethical veganism should be given the same legal protections as religion.
