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Cyprus Crisis: Bailout Deal Faces Several Tests Before Completion
Germany, Finland and Netherlands must approve aid while Cypriot banks cling to ECB lifeline.
China's Iron Ore Demand to Increase 50 Million Tonnes in 2013
China's steel production to rise 30 million tonnes this year but demand may not absorb increased supply.
Cyprus Crisis: Parliament Wrangles over Bailout [VIDEO]
Lawmakers scrambling to agree a bailout deal ahead of European Central Bank deadline on financing.
China Should Undertake Market Reforms for Sustainable Growth - OECD
OECD projects China to grow at 8.5% in 2013 and is on track to become the world's biggest economy by 2016.
February UK Public Sector Debt and Deficit Fall
ONS reveals debt and deficit dropped in February, despite Budget warnings by chancellor.
Osborne's Budget 2013: Beer Duty Cut Can't Mask UK's Slashed Growth Forecasts
The beer duty cut was a tiny shaft of sunlight peeping through the dark clouds of George Osborne's forecast, says Shane Croucher.
Osborne's Budget 2013: £2.5bn Infrastructure Investment Plan Will Barely Boost GDP - TUC
Chancellor's Budget reveals £2.5bn cuts from departmental spending to boost infrastructure investment.
UK Inflation Hits 9-Month High of 2.8% in February
ONS CPI inflation data shows rising inflation driven by higher energy bills.
Cyprus Crisis: Stock Exchange, Banks Closed as Parliament Debates Depositor Tax
Eurogroup statement puts ball in President Nicos Anastasiades' court ahead of key vote.
India Cuts Key Interest Rate to 7.5%, Second Time in 2013 to Revive Growth
India's central bank has lowered the interest rates as expected by economists and the finance ministry.
Cyprus Delays Depositor Tax Vote Amid Last-Minute Talks [VIDEO]
President Nicos Anastasiades under pressure to re-work terms of €10bn bailout in order to win parliamentary vote and avert banking sector collapse.
Thailand to Remove Squat Toilets To Reduce Arthritis Cases
The Public Health Ministry of Thailand aims to scrap 90 percent of squat loos to reduce arthritic cases and boost tourism in the country
Cyprus' Lawmakers Plan Depositor Tax Debate As Markets Tumble
Eurozone rescue package for Cyprus calls for unprecedented €5.8bn levy on savers.
Cameron Tells Tory Conference: We Are Here to Win
Prime minister seeks to rally troops following disastrous by-election showing
Eurozone and IMF Agree on €10 Billion Bailout for Cyprus
The deal requires Cyprus to trim deficit, shrink banking sector and increase taxes.
Osborne's Budget 2013: No Fireworks as Plan A Stays but BoE Mandate May Change
Analysts say deficit reduction still Chancellor George Osborne's main aim ahead of 2013 Budget.
Ireland Raises €5bn in First Benchmark Bond Sale Since 2010 Bailout
Sale attracts €13bn and could mark crucial stage in efforts to exit EU/IMF bailout.
Britain Flirts With 'Triple-Dip' Recession After Grisly Manufacturing Data
Sterling slumps and Gilts rally as pressure mounts on Osborne ahead of next week's Budget Statement.
Italy's Recession Deepens as Fitch Downgrade Pressures Debt Sales
Italian Treasury faces stern test to raise €9bn after surprise GDP revision and Fitch downgrade.
Fitch Cuts Italy's Credit Rating to BBB+ on Political Uncertainty
Fitch believes that structural reforms are not possible in the near future, given the present political uncertainty in Italy.
Asian Markets Weekly Roundup: Japan Upbeat on Stimulus Optimism
Most Asian stocks advance, with the Nikkei surging to record levels on continued monetary easing optimism.
Britain's Fiscal Watchdog Raps David Cameron's Austerity Claims
PM assertion that tax increases and spending cuts have not hurt growth are wrong, says the Office for Budget Responsibility.
US Trade Deficit Widens 16.5% in January
The US oil imports rise 12.3 percent in January while sales to Europe, China, Japan and Brazil decline.
Japan Escapes Recession with 0.2% Economic Growth in Fourth Quarter
Japan's economy expands 0.2 percent in fourth quarter, but widening current account deficit remains a challenge to Shinzo Abe.
Asian Markets Mixed after Unexpected China Trade Data
Asian markets report mixed response as China posts an unexpected trade surplus for February.
BCC Slashes 2013 UK Growth Forecast to 0.6%
BCC expects medium-term improvement, reaching 2.2 percent in 2015.
Asian Markets Except Japan Weak, Nikkei Breaks 12,000 Mark
Most markets across the region trade lower, although Nikkei hits record high on yen weakness.
Why Hugo Chavez Reforms Helped Latin America to Stand up
Chavez's controversial legacy in Latin America is democratic socialism for the poor, says Gianluca Mezzofiore.
European Markets Open Higher Ahead of Euro Area GDP Data [VIDEO]
European markets open higher ahead of eurozone fourth-quarter GDP data and ECB meeting.
Australia's Economy Grows 0.6% in Fourth Quarter on Public Spending and Exports
Australia's fourth-quarter GDP growth highlights increased public investments and exports.