Franc, European shares soar after Swiss currency cap lifted

(Reuters) - Switzerland's move to jettison a three-year-old cap on the franc threw global markets into turmoil on Thursday, sending the currency and most European shares soaring while bond yields and Swiss equities tumbled.

G20 trade ministers reaffirm growth commitments

SYDNEY, July 19 – G20 trade ministers reaffirmed Saturday their commitment to free trade as a central driver of growth and to streamline the flow of goods through borders.

Odds narrow on China stimulus as Q1 economy seen weakest in five years

(Reuters) - The odds of Beijing intervening to support the sluggish Chinese economy are narrowing following a slew of data that points to the weakest growth for China since the global financial crisis.

Australia Urged to Buy Carbon Credits for Cheaper Emission Curbs

Buying carbon credits near record low prices in global markets would cost-effectively ensure Australia meets its pledge to cut emissions by 5 percent, an industry group told the nation’s new government.

G20 task force to study Libor reform

BASEL, Switzerland (Reuters) - The agency that sets rules for global banks will establish a task force to look at reform of Libor after a scandal in which three banks were fined for rigging the global interest rate benchmark.

G20 told trade, FDI vital to fight global slowdown

GENEVA (Reuters) - The world's leading economies must revitalise both global trade and investment in developing countries to counter a new slowdown in economic growth, three key international organisations said on Wednesday.

G-20 countries ‘increasing protectionist measures’

ICC warns against measures by the G-20 that will keep a hold on global markets.

THE International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has urged the Group of Twenty (G-20) to keep markets open to trade, following reports of G-20 countries increasing protectionist measures.