Nonfarm labour productivity in second quarter up by mere 0.3%, says study.
British home prices rise for the fifth straight month in September.
Focus on winning elections leave very little room to tackle economic issues.
HSBC and Standard Chartered expected to open branches in the FTZ
Moody's rating agency slaps a 'credit negative' on the country as tourism set to slump
Markets will track two deadlines in the US -- 1 October and 17 October.
IMF chief Christine Lagarde argues that the organisation can ease environmental issues
Forward guidance is the right solution for the UK economy, says MPC member.
Chief economist says markets still mixed over the Fed's failure to pare back on asset buying programme
Daniel Stewart's chief economist says investors are buying into the long-term optimism
Government rules that companies will only allowed to open up jobs for foreign candidates after two weeks
Dovish MPC member David Miles sees positive signs for economic recovery.
About 20% of retail space is vacant in India, as FDI reforms in retail sector failed to attract foreign firms.
Portuguese Social Democrats accuse IMF of having two faces over austerity-driven bailout agreement.
Samaras warns "popularism" and extremism" could derail his country's economic recovery.
Scotland's deputy first minister hits back after NIESR report warns independence means decade of austerity.
The International Monetary Fund says cutting budgets too quickly is dangerous for an economic recovery
Country's debt-to-GDP ratio is the biggest among 13 emerging Asian markets after Sri Lanka at 53.3%, according to Bloomberg.
NIESR report says 5.4% fiscal tightening needed over ten years to meet debt targets and anchor borrowing costs.
Japan considers lower corporate tax to offset negative effects of planned sales tax hike on economy.
FSB survey reveals growing number of SMEs planning to invest in expansion.
Market players to track Fed's FOMC meeting on scaling back bond buying programme.