2008 financial crash blamed for 6,566 suicides
10 years after the collapse of Lehman Brothers researchers estimate the number of lives lost in the wake of the financial crisis.
Good news for UK economy as pay rates finally pick up
Official figures show UK wages climbing for first time in six months and a record number of job vacancies.
Grey power: Could Russia's pensioners be the downfall of Vladimir Putin?
A recent opinion poll shows Putin's approval ratings crashed this summer following the announcement of the pension reform
Europe's unemployment falls to lowest level since global financial crash
Germany is operating at full employment, with the jobless rate only 3.4 percent. Others such as Spain and Italy have double-digit unemployment rates.
The great tariff rumble: It's Donald 'George Foreman' Trump versus China's 'Muhammad Ali'
Donald Trump's economic gamble with trade wars and tax cuts – he could win big or lose everything.
Despite Brexit Gridlock, Economists Bet On 'Soft' Deal Or UK U-turn - IBT Poll
Amid the harsh political rhetoric around the Brexit debate, fear of a hard exit from EU is not shared by economists and investors polled by International Business Times.
President Rouhani says Iran in 'economic fight' with US as discontent mounts in Tehran
Rouhani's comments came after protesters angered by Iran's tanking economy confronted police.
Why many Americans aren't benefiting from robust US economy
Many in Trump's America are living paycheck-to-paycheck to succeed despite the economy's rapid improvements.
President Trump breaks protocol and Twitter hints at positive job numbers
Strong hiring in May pushes U.S unemployment rate to 18-year low.
EU predicts bright outlook for economy, tougher times for UK heading for Brexit
A decade after the financial and debt crisis ravaged the Eurozone the economic indicators are "flashing green."
US consumer confidence heading for new heights
Several indicators suggest Trump's America is in good economic health.
Aimed at China, Trump's tariffs are hitting closer to home
The tariffs imposed on imported steel are worrying many U.S. businesses, who say they cannot procure specific kinds of steel from domestic sources.
UK interest rate hike looms as wages rise faster than inflation
The Office for National Statistics says that average weekly earnings in the three months to February rose 2.8 percent
U.S. employers added over 100,000 jobs in March, down on February figures
Hiring in the country remains strong and the economy on solid footing
Italy election 2018: Five-Star movement is largest party in exit polls that suggest hung parliament
The Five-Star movement is set to be the largest party in the Italian election which is heading toward a hung parliament, according to exit polls.
'Oh Lord': Trump Jr mocked for saying dad can't be racist, 'all the rappers' have photos with him
"The stupid is strong with this one," one Twitter user wrote.
'Out of touch': US Speaker Paul Ryan deletes tweet praising worker's $1.50 tax break
Democrats roundly criticise tweet by House Speaker Paul Ryan that celebrated secretary's modest $1.50 weekly tax reduction.
'I'm a pimp in every sense of the word, bitch': Jay Z called out for sexist lyrics after backing Me Too movement
Jay Z spoke about how sexual harassment in the workplace has been "normalised" but was criticised for his past lyrics including the word bitch in at least 109 songs.
'Your racism is showing': Trump furiously roasted for taking aim at Jay-Z over black unemployment
"Trump ignores Eminem's diss track, but responds immediately to Jay-Z's criticism. Wonder what the difference is," one Twitter user wrote.
Read Donald Trump's full Davos speech
Donald Trump was speaking to world leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
Arrests in Iran hit 8,000 as protests enter third week
At least 8,000 people have been arrested as anti-government protests in Iran enter their third week.
Pound gains ground as UK productivity rises to a six-year high
British currency gains from positive macroeconomic data as US jobs figures fail to perk up the dollar.
Eurozone economy ends 2017 on 'stellar' note
The 19-country eurozone economy closed out last year growing stronger than at any time in nearly seven years.
Rapid rise in UK living wage could result in more robots in the workplace
New report warns automation might be deployed to mitigate effects of a higher wage bill.
Trump ends first year as America's least popular president, despite prospect of tax cuts
Donald Trump becomes the least popular first-year president according to a new poll that shows his approval at 32%.
Pound and the forex market in 2018: It'll be hard to disappoint pessimists
'Bumping along the bottom' is what the British currency did in 2017 and the same expression might apply to 2018 too.
Bank of England keeps rates unchanged but warns Brexit remains top challenge to monetary policy
Monetary Policy Commitee hints that further fiscal tightening might be required over next few years.
Black Friday sales deliver huge boost to retail sector
Retail sales climb 1.1% month-on-month in November as sales of household goods jump 2.9% thanks to Black Friday sales.
UK unemployment rate holds at historic low but number in work falls for second month
Number of people in work records a second month of decline and the largest drop since the quarter between March and May 2015.
Over 50% of Britons turn to loans and credit cards to fund Christmas shopping
Almost six in 10 British households have admitted having to make 'significant financial sacrifices' during the festive period.