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Contraction of eurozone's largest economy drags down euro.
Eurozone Recovery Grinds to Halt as German and French Economies Stumble
Germany contracted in the last quarter while France stagnated.
Sterling Plunges to Four-Month Low on Wage Data and Carney's Comments
Pound falls as Mark Carney indicates BoE may take longer to start hiking interest rates.
South Korea Central Bank Cuts Interest Rate to Boost Growth
Bank of Korea lowers seven-day repurchase rate to 2.25% from 2.5%
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Hurricane Bertha Leads to Record Wind Energy Levels for August
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Belarus Vows Not to Re-Export Banned Goods to Russia
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Scottish Independence: SNP and UK Treasury Row Over Scotland's Post-Independence Jobs Prospects
UK Treasury says one in 10 Scottish jobs under threat but SNP pledges full employment.
Record-Low UK Pay Growth Casts Doubt Over Bank of England Interest Rates Hike
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Russia to Boost Trade With Egypt After Banning Western Imports
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India Central Bank's Hands Tied as Inflation Rises More Than Expected
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Japan GDP Falls Most Since 2011 Quake on Sales Tax Hike
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Save Our Pubs: Why Are So Many British Boozers Calling Last Orders?
The rate of pub closures is rising. But what's behind it?
UK Is Europe's 'Self-Employment Capital' but Underemployment Brings Tax and Welfare Concerns
IPPR thinktank shows UK labour market experiencing fastest rate of self-employment growth in Western Europe.
'Elephant in the Eurozone': Ailing French Economy Threatens to Break Apart Currency Area
Economics thinktank warns unresolved fiscal reforms and unpopularity of President Francois Hollande is a major risk to the euro.
How Mosul Dam Allows the Islamic State to Inflict Water Torture on Iraq
With the dam in their control, the Islamic State can flood Baghdad if it wants to.
India Lowers Monsoon Rains Forecast but Says No Drought
India's Earth Sciences Minister Jitendra Singh says no scientific evidence of drought in 2014.
Euro Nears Eleven-Month Low vs Dollar as ZEW Numbers Disappoint
Euro falls across the board after ZEW said geopolitical tensions have started to affect Germany.
Scottish Independence: Scots Reject Euro Currency and Back Alex Salmond's Demand for Pound
Survey of Scottish attitudes finds overwhelming support for the use of sterling if UK splits.
Gaza Strip Rebuilding to Cost Billions of Dollars
UN says reconstruction will require a lifting of the economic blockade imposed by Israel in 2006.
French Current Account Deficit More Than Doubles on BNP Paribas Fine
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Russian Economy Flatlining as Sanctions Begin to Bite
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IEA Sees Global Oil Demand Slowing in 2014
Global demand for oil is set to rise slower than expected as China and Russia slow production.
Do Trade Sanctions Work? One Economist Tackles a Question for our Time
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EU Tries To Limit Russia Food Ban Impact As Member States Raise Fears
The European Union is analysing which products will be affected by Russia's ban on European foods.
Iain Duncan Smith: Mass Immigration Was Fault of Britain's Generous Benefits System
Work and pensions secretary says 'disincentives to work' left British workers sitting at home.
Markets Down After Recap Tayyip Erdogan Wins Turkey Presidential Vote
Lira slipped and Turkish stocks fell after Turkey prime minister Recap Tayyip Erdogan won the public presidential vote.
UK Companies Hiring at Highest Rate for 16 Years
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Buy-to-Let Lending Soars Amid UK Housing Crisis
Property investors are cashing in the housing shortage, which is driving up house prices.
Ukraine to Vote on Russia Oil and Gas Transit Ban
Ukrainian sanctions on Russian oil and gas transport could hurt the European Union's supply.
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