Martin Baccardax

First quarter revision prevents recession, but German Economic sentiment data indicates a tough second half for region's economy.

Europe's largest economies stall as debt crisis threatens to push region into formal recession.

Hottest July on record increases fears of another global food crisis as corn prices spiral

IBTimes Business journalists Lianna Brinded, Shane Croucher and Martin Baccardax run through the big stories of the week in this latest edition of the Business Podcast.

Britons have learned to love success again after near-perfect fortnight of sporting and organisational success that was London 2012, says Martin Baccardax.

Britain's trade deficit grew bigger in the second quarter, reaching £11.2bn compared with the previous three months' £7.8bn reported the Office for National Statistics.

Bank of England governor's comments highlight concerns in London and Washington over Benjamin Lawsky's unilateral pursuit of Standard Chartered.

The global battle for financial centre dominance has British banks, including Standard Chartered, fighting for their international reputation.

BNP Paribas's decision to freeze US subprime investment funds lit credit crisis touchpaper in the summer of 2007

It's hard to blame Shiwen for the sins of her compatriots, but it's harder for us to accept her stunning performance because of their history.

State-owned RBS sets aside around £310m to cover mis-selling claims and bank system failures that locked-out 15m customers in June.

Investors disappointed by ECB President Mario Draghi's press conference in Frankfurt as bond purchase programme remains dormant.

Bradley Wiggins is Britain's most-decorated Olympian, but is he the nation's greatest? IBTimes UK journalists weigh-in.

IBTimes Business journalists Lianna Brinded, Shane Croucher and Martin Baccardax run through the big stories of the week in this latest edition of the Business Podcast.

The so-called 'Twitter Games' has highlighted the power of the upstart micro-blogging site as Facebook sinks into silence.

France's second-largest bank sees steep decline in investment banking profit but avoids Libor taint

Shares in Europe's second-largest bank rise sharply after job cuts placate investor concern over weak investment bank earnings.

Switzerland's biggest bank pursues legal action against Nasdaq OMX for 'gross mishandling' of Facebook flotation.

FSA's Martin Wheatley's Libor market review could lead to new laws that would criminalise interest rate market manipulation.

Spain's second recession in three years extends to the second quarter while the IMF say growth won't return until 2014.

Bank of England, Federal Reserve and European Central Bank rate moves highlight active week for global economy

Britain's "Host Nation" advantage could help it outshine the world as it gains more improvement from Beijing than nearly every other participating country combined.

Bank reveals Finance Director Chris Lucas faces FSA probe as US litigation mounts

Multibillion dollar sponsorship budget questioned as study finds more than half of UK population unable to name single brand associated with games.

Prime Minister Samaras is set to meet EU Commission President Thursday as Troika continues to doubt Greece's ability to get back on track with its promised reforms.

Government-controlled Lloyds says some dealers face legal action related to Libor scandal.

Prime Minister David Cameron and his Chancellor George Osborne face a nervous test of their core economic strategy

UK GDP slump will add pressure on government to alter policies which have delivered longest double-dip in half a century.

Spanish bonds plummet as investors dump risky debt amid concerns of a global economic slump