Xi Jinping touts China's huge economy as base of free trade in APEC speech
It was not immediately clear if Trump, wounded by his election loss to Joe Biden, would take part in the summit or send a high level delegate in his place.
Japan exits recession as GDP grows 5.0% in Q3
The positive figures come after three quarters of contraction in the world's third-largest economy.
Huge China-backed trade pact to be signed at Southeast Asian Summit
Once signed, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) will be the world's largest trade pact in terms of GDP, according to analysts.
Biden, Trump duel for Florida as White House touts GDP figures
On Thursday more than 91,000 new US infections were recorded, according to a Johns Hopkins University tally, the highest 24-hour total.
UK finance minister Rishi Sunak in balancing act over virus plan
Commentators argue that a combination of taxation, inflation, spending cuts, and even economic growth could help balance the books for Sunak.
Fed seeks to offer reassurance amid push for new US stimulus
The two-day event concludes amid a renewed push by a top lawmaker in Washington to agree on an additional spending bill to prop up the economy.
Australia enters recession after three decades of growth
A recession is defined as two consecutive quarters of contraction. Australia's economy shrank 0.3 percent in the previous three months.
Japan economy shrinks record 7.8 percent in April-June
It is the worst economic contraction for Japan since comparable data in 1980, eclipsing the brutal impact of the 2008 global financial crisis.
BoE sees less severe UK downturn
The pound rallied on the update, which included news that the BoE held its main interest rate at a record-low 0.1 percent.
Australia to revamp defences as China tensions rise
Australia's government has committed to spending at least two percent of GDP on defence.
World needs 'green recovery', health experts tell G20 leaders
The 20-nations accounting for 90 percent of global GDP should prioritise investment in public health, clean air, clean water and a stable climate.
Virus-slammed UK economy slumps at fastest pace since 2008
The nation's second-quarter contraction is meanwhile expected to be far steeper than the first.
UK GDP could 'fall 13 percent' in 2020 as virus death toll climbs
The OBR warned that the impact of the pandemic could initially be a bigger shock to the UK economy than the 2008 financial crisis and even the world wars.
Asia markets higher as China trade data beats forecasts
China has largely brought the disease under control within its borders since the COVID-19 outbreak first emerged in the city of Wuhan late last year.
Climate impacts 'to cost world $7.9 trillion' by 2050
The Economist Intelligence Unit's (EIU) Climate Change Resilience Index measured the preparedness of the world's 82 largest economies.
German Economy Could Face Recession In 2019 Following U.S., China Trade War
Germany is headed for a recession this year as its export driven economy slows due to the global economic downturn and Trump's trade war.
Pusher power: France to use illegal drug sales to boost economic growth by billions
France falls in line with Eurostat criteria for calculating GDP but refuses call to include vice sales in figures.
Italy's stagnation maybe over but it's staring at a painfully long road to recovery
Low rise in labour productivity suggests the Italian economy's catch-up is likely to take a long time.
World Bank says UK is world's fifth-largest economy but Iain Duncan Smith reckons its fourth
Former secretary of state for work and pensions says UK should call the 'EU's bluff' on leaving without a Brexit deal given its economic clout.
China's credit boom on 'dangerous' path with massive consequences for global economy
New IMF report warns of an economic disruption, calls for remedial measures from Beijing.
One year after the Brexit vote, the UK may have faced the economic calm before the storm
"The risk is that there is a rapid erosion in business and consumer confidence," Jonathan Portes warns.
Has austerity benefited the poor of Britain? The editor of the Spectator thinks so
Fraser Nelson sparks a heated debate after saying cuts have helped the worse-off.
Rising inflation outlook boosted global equity and property prices over first quarter
Moody's reports emerging market currencies outperforming those of advanced economies.
Indian economic growth surpasses UK for first time in 150 years as Brexit plays spoilsport
The decline in the value of the pound over the past 12 months has dented the UK economy.
UK faces £66bn annual tax revenue hit and 9.5% GDP cut from hard Brexit
Leaked government papers predict the economic outcome of trading on WTO rules.
All-important UK services sector activity hits weakest level since March 2009
UK economy is shrinking at its fastest rate since the financial crisis according to latest data.
Tyler Prize 2016: British economist Partha Dasgupta wins top environmental award
Prof Dasgupta recognised for lifetime of work on welfare and development economics.
UK economy: Shoppers save the day as consumption spending lifts economic growth by 0.5%
Net trade was another big drag on the economic growth, falling 0.4%, with production output dropping 0.5%.
CBI downgrades UK 2016 and 2017 GDP forecasts amid tepid wage growth
Business lobby group blames weaker pay and productivity growth for downward revision.
India surpasses China to become fastest growing economy in the world
The ongoing oil crisis and the pro-market government led by Narendra Modi have boosted India's economy.