ECONOMY

In the most vulnerable countries, only 4 out of 10 from the 15-24 age group are employed.

Overall growth is seen at 1.3% for this year and average inflation at 3%.

Japanese election set to be fought on economic issues with Abe's party predicted to win landslide.

New Delhi could this week give its star trading houses "a free hand" as far as gold imports are concerned.

Brent crude oil has fallen from $115 per barrel to under $69 today, a price not seen since 2009.

Move comes despite decision to float the rouble in November.

Edmund Shing explains why oil prices are falling, and what the potential BP-buyout could mean

Ukraine and Russia reached agreement over gas prices despite ongoing political animosity.

October's 0.7% decrease surprises analysts.

World Bank forecasts 0.7% contraction in Russia's economy in 2015.

Ratings experts believe universities will struggle to cope with the changes.

Near term bullishness can take the yellow metal up to $1240 but the dominant track is still southward and $1000 is likely.

Data from German Federal Statistics Office show imports down 3.1% in October as exports also fell.

Free fall in oil prices continues and Brent likely to remain at $65/barrel for next few months.

The Business Secretary says apprenticeships are the ticket to a great job.

Norway's Statoil, British-owned Mosman Oil and Gas, India's ONGC Videsh among firms that bagged exploration permits.

The services, financial and oil market industries are set to receive a boost in staff

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) said total retail spending was 2.2% higher in November.

Israel's Leviathan gas field could supply Jordan for 15 years under the deal.

IBTimes UK looks at the number of people who cannot afford to eat properly in the UK, as well as the amount of people visiting food banks.

Islamist militants have waged a violent campaign against government troops from the Sinai peninsula.

US growth will be the main driver of global growth, India will be the only BRICS country to increase growth rate.

The data is disappointing, but could be explained quite innocently.

The supermarkets have made changes in the wake of the Feeding Britain report from MPs.

Russian deputy foreign minister Sergei Ryabkov said goal of sanctions to bring change of power.

Switzerland's annual consumer prices inflation fell to -0.1% in November.

India can grow 7% over next two years if reforms continue, says rating agency.

Crude prices fall to around $68 a barrel on Monday.

Rouble lost 1.5% of its value against the dollar this morning.