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Brazil's former finance minister is arrested
Observers say it is a sign that a sweeping corruption investigation is closing in on the inner circle of the leftist Workers Party leadership, who ran the South American country for 13 years.Observers say it is a sign that a sweeping corruption investigation is closing in on the inner circle of the leftist Workers Party leadership, who ran the South American country for 13 years.
Yellen defends Federal Reserve against Trump bias accusations
Janet Yellen, the head of the US central bank, has defended it against accusations from Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump saying: "The Federal Reserve is not politically compromised".Janet Yellen, the head of the US central bank, has defended it against accusations from Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump saying: "The Federal Reserve is not politically compromised".
Super PACs rule for Hillary Clinton
President Obama told the UN that there is too much money in American politics.President Obama told the UN that there is too much money in American politics.
British PM reassures US businesses over Brexit
British Prime Minister Theresa May has reassuring the bosses of leading US businesses following the UK's vote to leave the European Union.British Prime Minister Theresa May has reassuring the bosses of leading US businesses following the UK's vote to leave the European Union.
Federal Reserve policy meeting starts - interest rate hike not expected
Policymakers at the US central bank, the Federal Reserve, started a two day meeting on Tuesday. A majority of economists expect its benchmark main interest rate to be left unchanged.Policymakers at the US central bank, the Federal Reserve, started a two day meeting on Tuesday. A majority of economists expect its benchmark main interest rate to be left unchanged.
Eight years on - the collapse of Lehman Brothers
US investment bank Lehman Brothers collapsed on September 15, 2008, sparking the the global financial crisis, the effects of which the world is still feeling.US investment bank Lehman Brothers collapsed on September 15, 2008, sparking the the global financial crisis, the effects of which the world is still feeling.
New chief executive faces huge task to rescue Italian bank Monte dei Paschi
New chief executive Marco Morelli has taken over at struggling Italian bank Monte dei Paschi di Siena which has to raise five billion euros to survive.New chief executive Marco Morelli has taken over at struggling Italian bank Monte dei Paschi di Siena which has to raise five billion euros to survive.
IMF Chief Christine Lagarde loses appeal, ordered to stand trial for negligence
International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde is to stand trial from December 12 for her role in a 400-million-euro payout when she was France’s Economy…International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde is to stand trial from December 12 for her role in a 400-million-euro payout when she was France’s Economy…
Monte dei Paschi bank 'about to fall out of top share listing'
Italian bank Monte dei Paschi di Siena is reportedly about to be removed from the STOXX Europe 600 index - a listing of the region's top shares.Italian bank Monte dei Paschi di Siena is reportedly about to be removed from the STOXX Europe 600 index - a listing of the region's top shares.
ECB's Draghi promises more eurozone stimulus if needed because of Brexit
European Central Bank head Mario Draghi says the eurozone economy could be given further stimulus if the Brexit vote starts to have a negative impact.European Central Bank head Mario Draghi says the eurozone economy could be given further stimulus if the Brexit vote starts to have a negative impact.
Bank of England surprises investors with no change to UK interest rates
The Bank of England has left the cost of borrowing unchanged in Britain - for now - which pushed down share prices in London and boosted the pound against the dollar and the euro.The Bank of England has left the cost of borrowing unchanged in Britain - for now - which pushed down share prices in London and boosted the pound against the dollar and the euro.
France moves to lure London bankers post-Brexit
France has stepped up its efforts to grab some of the London banking business that could be displaced by Britain's decision to leave the European Union.France has stepped up its efforts to grab some of the London banking business that could be displaced by Britain's decision to leave the European Union.
Smartphones set to take Samsung to profit rebound
Samsung is set for its best quarterly profit in more than two years thanks to robust sales of its flagship Galaxy S7 smartphones.Samsung is set for its best quarterly profit in more than two years thanks to robust sales of its flagship Galaxy S7 smartphones.
Bank of England eases rules for banks to encourage lending and meet Brexit challenge
Britain's central bank has announced further measures to protect from the effects of Brexit including lowering the amount of money that banks have to keep in reserve so more cash will be loaned out.Britain's central bank has announced further measures to protect from the effects of Brexit including lowering the amount of money that banks have to keep in reserve so more cash will be loaned out.
British, US and European bond yields tumble on the prospect of lower interest rates
British, US and European bond yields have fallen, in some cases to record lows, on the prospect of lower interest rates and other stimulus to counter the effects of the Brexit.British, US and European bond yields have fallen, in some cases to record lows, on the prospect of lower interest rates and other stimulus to counter the effects of the Brexit.
Standard & Poor's strips UK of AAA credit rating
Britain's economic standing has suffered a further blow with the ratings agency Standard & Poor's stripping the UK of its last remaining AAA credit rating.Britain's economic standing has suffered a further blow with the ratings agency Standard & Poor's stripping the UK of its last remaining AAA credit rating.
Britain's European Commissioner Jonathan Hill resigns after Brexit vote
Britain’s representative on the EU’s executive body, the Commission, is resigning following the referendum vote for Brexit.Britain’s representative on the EU’s executive body, the Commission, is resigning following the referendum vote for Brexit.
Bank of England poised to stem Brexit shockwaves
The Bank of England Governor Mark Carney has said its ready to intervene and provide additional help to prop up financial markets.The Bank of England Governor Mark Carney has said its ready to intervene and provide additional help to prop up financial markets.
EU economic commissioner: "We need reforms capable of reconciling Europeans with Europe"
Euronews spoke to the EU Commissioner for Economic and Financial Affairs, Pierre Moscovici, at the Brussels Economic ForumEuronews spoke to the EU Commissioner for Economic and Financial Affairs, Pierre Moscovici, at the Brussels Economic Forum
Standard and Poor's interest rate warning
Standard and Poor's has warned that as borrowing costs go up some countries could see their credit ratings cut or outlooks lowered, with the most pronounced problem in the eurozone.Standard and Poor's has warned that as borrowing costs go up some countries could see their credit ratings cut or outlooks lowered, with the most pronounced problem in the eurozone.
Swiss vote for money for nothing
The EU says it is pondering a pilot scheme for a bloc-wide basic income for all, and this weekend the Swiss actually get to decide on the idea in one of their referendum votes, the first country to voThe EU says it is pondering a pilot scheme for a bloc-wide basic income for all, and this weekend the Swiss actually get to decide on the idea in one of their referendum votes, the first country to vo
All you need to know about the Universal Basic Income
Switzerland will become the first country to hold a national vote on whether to introduce a Universal Basic Income (UBI).Switzerland will become the first country to hold a national vote on whether to introduce a Universal Basic Income (UBI).
Another US interest rate hint from the Federal Reserve
One of the top policymakers at the US central bank is dropping strong hints about the cost of borrowing going back up there.One of the top policymakers at the US central bank is dropping strong hints about the cost of borrowing going back up there.
Eurozone ministers agree "breakthrough" deal with Greece
Eurozone finance ministers have agreed to offer Greece debt relief in 2018.Eurozone finance ministers have agreed to offer Greece debt relief in 2018.
IMF welcomes Saudi reforms
The International Monetary Fund is applauding Saudi Arabia's sweeping reform plan calling it "an appropriately bold and far-reaching transformation".The International Monetary Fund is applauding Saudi Arabia's sweeping reform plan calling it "an appropriately bold and far-reaching transformation".
Brazil's new government sets sights on reversing economic slump
Brazil’s newly installed Cabinet is getting to work, in the wake of Dilma Rousseff’s suspension. The economy is a priority for incoming interimBrazil’s newly installed Cabinet is getting to work, in the wake of Dilma Rousseff’s suspension. The economy is a priority for incoming interim
Tesco supermarket boss gets bumper pay packet for turnaround
British supermarket chain Tesco has paid its Chief Executive Dave Lewis a cash and shares bonus worth 3.8 million euros for turning around the retailer.British supermarket chain Tesco has paid its Chief Executive Dave Lewis a cash and shares bonus worth 3.8 million euros for turning around the retailer.
Kerry tries to reassure nervous European banks on trade with Iran
US Secretary of State John Kerry has said European banks have nothing to fear from resuming business with Iran now that some sanctions have been lifted.US Secretary of State John Kerry has said European banks have nothing to fear from resuming business with Iran now that some sanctions have been lifted.
Eurogroup: progress but no Greek reform deal yet
Eurozone finance ministers say there has been progress on a deal between Greece and its lenders but there is still some way to go.Eurozone finance ministers say there has been progress on a deal between Greece and its lenders but there is still some way to go.
ECB pledges low borrowing costs 'as long as needed' but no helicopter money
European Central Bank President Mario Draghi has vowed to use all the tools at his disposal for "as long as needed" to return the eurozone economy to growth.European Central Bank President Mario Draghi has vowed to use all the tools at his disposal for "as long as needed" to return the eurozone economy to growth.