A round-up of the key stories across the specialist financial media, including news that Glencore is to pay a larger premium than expected in its merger with Xstrata
Glencore to pay premium for Xstrata deal
Glencore is set to pay a larger-than-expected premium to seal its merger with Xstrata, a move designed to defuse concerns among Xstrata investors.
China has banned domestic airlines from participating in the European Union's Emissions Trading Scheme, which imposes charges to encourage airlines to reduce emissions.
Greek prime minister Lucas Papademos has struck a deal with party leaders to boost economic competitiveness and extend spending cuts after European leaders made clear that an increase in the €130 billion aid package was unlikely.