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Japan economy up 2.4% in first quarter of 2015
Japan says country's economy expanded at its fastest pace in a year in January-March.
Adam Justice May 20, 2015
Britain's booming burger scene will get more competitive as Smashburger enters market
The US firm is looking to tap into the trend for premium burgers.
Ravender Sembhy May 18, 2015
Narendra Modi's first year as prime minister of India: good for business or business as usual?
The pro-business leader has had one year to make his mark on one of the world's fastest growing economies.
Ravender Sembhy May 12, 2015
Climate Change: G7 countries must serve as guiding light for clean energy [Video]
Germany called on its G7 counterparts to show economic opportunity of clean energy.
Adam Justice May 11, 2015
Prospect of uncertainty looms despite early signs of market approval
Early positive response to a Conservative victory is set to make way for caution.
Ravender Sembhy May 08, 2015
House loans rose by a fifth in March after slow start to 2015
£16.5 billion in mortgages were handed out in March 2015, but the market remains sluggish
Mark Piggott Apr 23, 2015
IMF: Currency shifts support global economic growth
Recent shifts in exchange rates should help the global economy, boosting Japan and Europe in particular.
Adam Justice Apr 15, 2015
Greece: ECB boss Mario Draghi gives guarded support and a stern warning
Head of European Central Bank expressed cautious optimism that Greece would benefit from ECB money printing.
Adam Justice Mar 24, 2015
EU nears deal on €315bn plan to revive investment
EU finance ministers agreed the details of a €315bn (£224bn, $338bn) investment plan to help revive the European economy.
Adam Justice Mar 10, 2015
China's manufacturing sector unexpectedly expands ahead of New Year
HSBC flash China manufacturing PMI rose to a four-month high of 50.1 in February, compared to 49.7 in January.
Jerin Mathew Feb 25, 2015
Petrobras scandal: Brazil oil giant confirms release of audited Q4 results by end of May
Brazil's troubled oil giant will release audited 2014 results to fend off £32.5bn loan default
Elsa Buchanan Feb 13, 2015
Brazil to do battle against tax evasion and underground economy
The Brazilian government is setting out more than $1bn to combat tax evasion and its growing informal economy.
Elsa Buchanan Feb 11, 2015
UK economy growing faster than expected as services expansion ramps up
Markit data shows UK service sector expanded faster than expected in January.
Lianna Brinded Feb 04, 2015
Thailand's growth outlook hampered by weakening demand and political uncertainty: IMF
Further monetary easing is possible in case recovery doesn't pick up pace.
Boby Michael Feb 04, 2015
George Osborne to unveil strongest annual economic performance since credit crisis
However, a Reuters poll of economists will show that the recovery slowed towards the end of 2014.
Lianna Brinded Jan 26, 2015
US and UK lead world economic growth but IMF cuts global forecast
The IMF now expects global growth of 3.5% this year.
Lianna Brinded Jan 20, 2015
UK economic growth gap widens between north and south
The Centre for Cities calculates that for every 12 jobs created in the south, only one was created in the north.
Lianna Brinded Jan 19, 2015
Global economic outlook still glum even with cheaper oil
A sharp drop in oil prices and a stronger US economy will probably not be enough to brighten the outlook for global economic growth this year, the head of the International Monetary Fund said on Thursday (January 15).
Adam Justice Jan 16, 2015
Nus Ghani: Rail misery, fierce economic debate and young voices kick off the election countdown
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Nus Ghani Jan 15, 2015
Japan announces record $812bn budget with more defence and welfare spending
Japan decided to cut bond issuance to six-year low of 36.86tn yen, representing 38.3% of budget.
Jerin Mathew Jan 14, 2015
China misses trade growth target for third straight year on weak external and domestic demand
China's exports increased 6.1% in 2014, while imports gained only 0.4%.
Jerin Mathew Jan 13, 2015
Treasury's Danny Alexander slams Osborne for £60bn in 'unnecessary cuts'
Danny Alexander said the Tories are leading a 'wilful destruction' of public services.
Lianna Brinded Dec 24, 2014
South Korea cuts economic growth forecast on weak consumer and business sentiment
The Ministry of Strategy and Finance said that the country's economy would grow by 3.4% in 2014, lower than 3.7% expected earlier.
Jerin Mathew Dec 22, 2014
Japanese Exports Accelerate Fueling Recovery Hopes
Exports increased to 9.6% year-on-year in October, representing a steep rise and its highest in the past eight months, compared to 6.9% growth in September.
Jerin Mathew Nov 20, 2014
Thailand Cuts Yearly Growth Forecast on Weak Exports
Thailand's planning agency has cut its economic growth forecast for 2014 to 1.0% from 1.5-2.0% set in August.
Jerin Mathew Nov 17, 2014
EU Referendum and General Election Risks: Top Tips for Company CFOs for a Strong 2015
Markets hate uncertainty, so how can businesses develop a steadfast plan for next year?
Philippe Gelis Nov 10, 2014
Scottish Economic Growth Boosted by New Business Injection
Bank of Scotland PMI shows a strong performance by the services sector.
Lianna Brinded Nov 10, 2014
UK Economic Recovery Ramps Up as NIESR Boosts Forecast
The research group say Britain's economy is set to grow by 2.5% in 2015.
Lianna Brinded Nov 05, 2014
Hong Kong's Economy Unaffected by Pro-Democracy Protests
Hong Kong's key property, tourism and retail sectors largely unaffected by pro-democracy protests.
Jerin Mathew Nov 03, 2014
UK Economic Recovery Slows on Weak Manufacturing Expansion
GDP expanded by 0.7% in the July to September period.
Lianna Brinded Oct 24, 2014
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