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LONDON/NEW YORK, Jan 20 (Reuters) - For anyone looking to make money in financial markets over the next few years, the recent activity of some leading hedge funds does not bode well.

Feminine florals and fluffy fabrics for Marc Cain's A/W 16-17 show, watched by Russian model Irina Shayk. Rough Cut (No reporter narration)

Feminine florals and fluffy fabrics for Marc Cain's A/W 16-17 show, watched by Russian model Irina Shayk. Rough Cut (No reporter narration)

Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio was recognized for leadership on global climate change at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Jane Witherspoon reports.

Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio was recognized for leadership on global climate change at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Jane Witherspoon reports.

DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) - Pope Francis told members of the world's wealthy political and economic elite on Wednesday that they should not be deaf to the cry of the poor and must consider their own role in creating inequality.

Before they conquer Davos, the 'Young Global Leaders' talk about how they got their footwear right.

Before they conquer Davos, the 'Young Global Leaders' talk about how they got their footwear right.

Citi’s Head of Global Banking Ray McGuire says the equity market rout is a correction not a meltdown, as the world gets used to a new growth dynamic in China.

Citi’s Head of Global Banking Ray McGuire says the equity market rout is a correction not a meltdown, as the world gets used to a new growth dynamic in China.

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Financial Conduct Authority has not felt any pressure from the government to soften its approach to regulating banks, the watchdog's chairman said on Wednesday.

ALMATY, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Ratings agency Fitch has downgraded Kazakhstan's biggest lender by assets, Kazkommertsbank, saying it is likely to require external capital support or debt restructuring to restore solvency after a sharp depreciation in the tenge.

* Italian banks down on liquidity concerns (Updates prices)

WASHINGTON, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Last year's global average temperature was the hottest ever by the widest margin on record, two U.S. government agencies said on Wednesday, adding to pressure for deep greenhouse gas emissions cuts scientists say are needed to arrest warming that is disrupting the global climate.

DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Pope Francis told members of the world's wealthy political and economic elite on Wednesday that they should not be deaf to the cry of the poor and must consider their own role in creating inequality.

DUBAI, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Brazilian tycoon Eike Batista is transferring stakes in four more companies to Abu Dhabi's state-owned investment fund Mubadala Development as he continues to unwind his business empire.

A huge settlement over mortgage-backed bonds slammed Goldman's earnings. It marked the third straight quarter of falling earnings at Wall Street's premier investment bank. Fred Katayama reports.

A huge settlement over mortgage-backed bonds slammed Goldman's earnings. It marked the third straight quarter of falling earnings at Wall Street's premier investment bank. Fred Katayama reports.

A huge settlement over mortgage-backed bonds slammed Goldman's earnings. It marked the third straight quarter of falling earnings at Wall Street's premier investment bank. Fred Katayama reports.

The 20-time world chess champion joins opinion editor Jason Fields to discuss Vladimir Putin’s Russia and the dangers of its global influence. The title of his new book – Winter Is Coming – is a conscious play on the famous Game of Thrones TV and book series and the bloody chaos of its succession struggle. Russia is only one place likely to see a change, in Kasparov’s view.

The 20-time world chess champion joins opinion editor Jason Fields to discuss Vladimir Putin’s Russia and the dangers of its global influence. The title of his new book – Winter Is Coming – is a conscious play on the famous Game of Thrones TV and book series and the bloody chaos of its succession struggle. Russia is only one place likely to see a change, in Kasparov’s view.

The 20-time world chess champion joins opinion editor Jason Fields to discuss Vladimir Putin’s Russia and the dangers of its global influence. The title of his new book – Winter Is Coming – is a conscious play on the famous Game of Thrones TV and book series and the bloody chaos of its succession struggle. Russia is only one place likely to see a change, in Kasparov’s view.

LAGOS, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Nigeria's state oil company said on Wednesday it had shut down two of its four refineries due to crude supply problems after recent pipeline attacks.

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - World number one Novak Djokovic swept regally into the third round of the Australian Open on Wednesday before being forced to deny any involvement in the tennis match-fixing scandal that has dogged the first three days of the grand slam.

DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ireland chose hooker Rory Best as their new captain on Wednesday and named centre Stuart McCloskey and flanker CJ Stander among four uncapped players as they seek to win a third successive Six Nations championship.