Unemployment

Daniel Stewart's chief economist guides us through the month ahead

Economists expect the releases to remain largely unchanged from last month.

Upbeat services activity data for July boosts Chinese stocks.

Markets cautious as investors weigh key policy moves, especially by Fed.

An inspirational book leads Cath Everett on a voyage of discovery into South Africa's tribal heart - and unlocks the secrets of the world's most ancient people.

NIESR lifts UK growth forecasts for 2013 and 2014 on prospect of consumer spending bounce.

The US economy is expected to have created 184,000 jobs in July.

Economists expect US QE taper to begin after September's FOMC meeting.

Brazil and 10 small nations in Central and South America and the Caribbean refuse to support bankrolling Greece.

Unemployed people in the region decreased by 24,000 in June to 19.3 million from May, says Eurostat.

The US central bank will release a statement at 1800 GMT (2 pm ET) on Wednesday.

Fed is likely to continue bond buyback at an $85bn monthly pace, as it seeks clear signs of job market recovery.

Wealthy Greeks who are likely targets of criminals and terrorists will have to pay for their own police protection under new cost-cutting plans.

The International Monetary Fund gives greenlight on confidence that the country will stick to strict reforms

US Federal Reserve's policy decision due on Wednesday.

Industrial production declined 3.3% in June from the previous month, but is expected to pick up in next month.

Letta says there were 'serious mistakes made by Europe in the past few years'

Sports retailer criticised over use of 'zero hours' contracts which leave staff in weekly uncertainty over shifts and pay.

Job creation by startups at same levels as before financial crisis.

Daniel Stewart's chief economist guides us through the week ahead for central bank meetings and economic data

Incident is latest in series of racial insults directed at Cecile Kyenge since taking office.

‘No Ball Games’ wall mural follows ‘Slave Labour’ out of public view and into private hands.

Carmaker, popular with James Bond and the Royal family, teams up with Daimler's Mercedes-AMG to produce V8 engines.

Sanders speaks exclusively to IBTimes UK about how temporary contractors are helping businesses grow

Major restructuring of traditional industries threatens jobs but service sector expected to step in.

European Commission's Eurobarometer found 60% of Europeans "tended not to trust the EU"

Country’s jobless rate declined to 26.3% from 27.2% in the first quarter on strong tourist season.

Nielsen index shows Asian countries are most confident over jobs and personal finances in foreseeable future.

Actress Stella Damasus expresses anger over under-age marriage law in Nigeria.

Two US senators ask US President Barack Obama to consider all options to get custody of Snowden.