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Ukraine Crisis Could Push Europe into Recession says Ex-Pimco Boss El-Erian
El-Erian warns of increasing sanctions and counter sanctions between Russia and the West
Wealthy Eurozone Investors Pumping Cash into Luxury London Property as Economy Flatlines
Italians biggest eurozone investors in London property after country slides into recession.
Eurozone Recovery Grinds to Halt as German and French Economies Stumble
Germany contracted in the last quarter while France stagnated.
Post Office: UK Households Save Less Each Year
Households' average savings set to decrease over next five years, despite up the economic recovery.
Russia Tightens Banking Rules as Economy Reels from Sanctions
Russia's state-controlled firms must have accounts at banks with at least 10bn roubles in capital.
Grant Thornton Reveals Economic Optimism at Pre-Recession Highs
Businesses are optimistic about the economic outlook; the highest it's been since 2007.
ECB Feels Pressure as Eurozone Inflation Hits Four Year Low
Recession hit eurozone takes a slight knock as inflation decreases.
French Economy Dodges Recession in Boost for Embattled Francois Hollande
Insee data reveals France's economy grew by 0.3% in the fourth quarter.
A Quarter of Young Adults Live With Parents: Why?
Rising house prices and increasing unemployment force young adults to stay in family home.
UK Recovery: Growth to Rise above Pre-Recession Peak in 2014
British Chambers of Commerce lifts growth forecasts, but cautions recovery driven by household consumption not trade.
Peruvian Amazon 'Being Lost to Gold Fever'
Researchers map extent of damage to Amazon as a result of gold mining.
Impact of US Default: Another Recession, Market Meltdown and a Bank Run
Another recession, a fall in the value of dollar, rising funding woes for banks, a global market crash -- all these and more could be the fallout of a US default.
IMF Hails UK as Fastest Growing Economy in Europe
IMF report brings good news for British government and Chancellor George Osborne.
European Based Employers "Fail to Cut Costs Sustainably" as Eurozone Recovers
Exclusive research says cost pressures haunt European based employers.
Greece's Deputy Prime Minister Evangelos Venizelos: We Do Not Need a Third Bailout
Greece aims to enter the bond markets in 2014 and extend debt maturity
Eurozone Enters Longest Ever Recession
The data comes as Eurozone unemployment recently reached a record 19 million people.
Transcripts Show Fed Failed to Pick Up Warning Signs of 2007 Recession
The transcripts were released after a standard 5-year delay
Spanish Industrial Output Contracts 7.2% in November
Spain's GDP shrinks 0.3 percent in the third quarter followed by a 0.4 percent contraction in the second quarter.
Japan Slips into Recession as Global Demand Slumps
World's third largest economy has contracted for two successive quarters.
Asian Markets Mixed While Nikkei Rallies on Japan's Election News
Nikkei up 1.88 percent while KOSPI drops 0.10 percent. Shanghai falls 0.87 percent and Hang Seng gains 0.15 percent.
Japanese Industrial Production Drops 4.1 Percent in September
Output from manufacture, mines, and utilities decline, raising concerns of recession.
Japanese GDP Shrinks Pushing Country Towards Recession
Japanese economy contracts 0.9% in third quarter and by 3.5% on yearly basis.
Weak Machinery Orders Add to Fears of Recession in Japan
Japan's core machinery orders fall 4.3 percent in September.
S&P Cuts Spain's Credit Rating to BBB-, Near Junk Status
S&P cites deepening recession and limited options before government to deal with the crisis as reasons for downgrade.
IMF Urges Swift Action to Stop Spread of Economic Crisis [VIDEO]
IMF says global economic slowdown has begun affecting emerging nations, a major force in pulling the world out of 2009 recession.
Anxious UK Employees Turn Up for Work Even When Sick on Layoff Fears
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development's survey finds more employees working even while sick as job insecurities rise.
Mervyn King: UK's Economic Recovery Hinges on Eurozone Crisis
Bank of England chief says eurozone crisis is hanging over the UK like a dark cloud of uncertainty.
UK Faces Risk of Losing AAA Rating
Credit rating agencies Moody's and Fitch also put warnings on Britain's triple-A rating
Libor System Structurally Flawed, Says Ben Bernanke
Bank of England and British Bankers Association failed to act on recommendations of US regulators on Libor manipulation in 2008
UK Economy Remains Too Weak for Sustainable Growth - BCC
The industry body demands bold government action, including the creation of a business bank, to boost economic growth.