Oil broke another record Tuesday, rising above $87 for the first time in history. CNBC's Michelle Caruso-Cabrera talks to David Jones, chief market analyst at CMC Markets, for a preview on the oil price's impact on the US stock market.

The Tokyo stock market ended lower Tuesday on renewed concern over the recent credit crisis, with the financial stocks hit the hardest, Nozomu Kitadai, deputy editor at The Nikkei, reports.

CNBC's Christine Tan talks to Philippe Gijsels, senior equity strategist at Fortis Bank, for his top global stock picks, which include China Shipping Development, US-based technology giant Intel and European luxury group PPR.

The chief executive and the chairman of Northern Rock testify before the Treasury Select Committee on Tuesday regarding the events that led to the UK lender asking the Bank of England to bail it out. CNBC's Ross Westgate talks to Bob McDowall, senior research analyst at TowerGroup, for more.

The ZEW October economic expectations indicator came in flat at -18.1 for September, above the market consensus of -22. CNBC's Ross Westgate talks to David Milleker, chief economist at Union Investment, about the investor survey's results.

Arjuna Mahendran, Credit Suisse, discusses Citic's bid for a stake in Bear Stearns and the resistance Chinese companies face in the U.S.

UK CPI data showed Tuesday that inflation held steady in September, compared to the previous month. David Page, economist at Investec, has instant analysis with CNBC's Ross Westgate.

The surging price of oil pulled global stock markets lower Tuesday because of fresh fears of economic slowdown. CNBC's Michelle Caruso-Cabrera speaks to Steve Previs, senior VP at Jefferies International and Leslie Phang, head of investments at Commonwealth Private Bank, for their take on the effect of the high crude prices.

The World Trade Organisation's director general Pascal Lamy speaks to CNBC's Louisa Bojesen about the stalled Doha round of world trade talks.

US stock index futures pointed to a lackluster start to the week Monday, as Citigroup beat lowered expectations with its third-quarter profit. Richard Suttmeier, chief market strategist at RightSide.com, has more with CNBC's Michelle Caruso-Cabrera.

The Chinese communist party meets for its fifth congressional meeting Monday, to discuss policy and induct new members. CNBC's Michelle Caruso-Cabrera asks Yang Dali, director at East Asia Institute, why it is important.

The euro continued to gain against the dollar Monday, but will the currency's strength affect the European Central Bank's interest rate decision? CNBC's Ross Westgate asks Trevor Williams, chief economist at Lloyds TSB Corporate Markets.