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Oil prices plunge, pull Canadian loonie

Oil prices plunge, pull Canadian loonie

It isn't only oil exporting countries and emerging markets such as Venezuela and Russia that are feeling the pinch of dropping oil prices.

Some recovery in global stocks on China adjustment

Some recovery in global stocks on China adjustment

It was a mixed bag in the US, however, as fears of an oil glut continued.

Global stocks dive on China fears

Global stocks dive on China fears

China has been reeling from a weakened global commodities market.

Child killed crossing Aegean to Greece

Child killed crossing Aegean to Greece

Germany says Greece is not doing enough to secure its borders amid a continuing refugee crisis.

If you thought 2015 was rocky …

If you thought 2015 was rocky …

... 2016 is going to be even more rousing as many conflicts peak and global economic policies play out.

End of Islamic State in 2016 – Iraqi PM

End of Islamic State in 2016 – Iraqi PM

Baghdad and Washington are now looking to move against the Islamic State in Mosul, Iraq's second largest city.

Persistent low oil prices pull markets down

Persistent low oil prices pull markets down

Ending on a bleak note this year, low oil prices are likely to continue well into 2016.

Boko Haram wave of terror kills dozens

Boko Haram wave of terror kills dozens

Boko Haram continues to target mosques and marketplaces to kill as many as it can.

2015: The year of blaming China?

2015: The year of blaming China?

Despite slowing growth, China is on the move consolidating its position as a global economic power.

Jobless benefits claims fall in the US

Jobless benefits claims fall in the US

There has been little change in the unemployment rate which continues to register at five per cent.