SocGen hit by rogue trader fine French bank Societe Generale is fined 4m euros for allowing one of its staff members to operate as a rogue trader.
EU probe into BHP targeting Rio The EU opens an in-depth probe into BHP Billiton's $170bn unsolicited bid for rival miner Rio Tinto.
Iran optimism steadies oil price The price of oil falls slightly
on hopes Iran will react well to plans to resolve a dispute over its nuclear development.