Now playing Next Venezuela Three less zeros for Venezuelan bank notes Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has announced that the country's bank notes will be re-issued but with three less zeros. The move is the result of a economic crisis that has seen the bolivar plummet against other currencies. 23/03/2018
Now playing Next Economy Eurozone inflation lower than expected European Central Bank President Mario Draghi says he sees no reason to change current policy 16/03/2018
Now playing Next Economy Inflation jump raises rate rise worries in USA America's Federal Reserve may be prompted to act more drastically should inflation take off, and higher interest rates mean slower economic growth. 14/02/2018
Now playing Next Venezuela Maduro says he's ready to stand for re-election Venezuelan president hopes to take advantage of opposition disarray 24/01/2018
Now playing Next Venezuela Law and order breakdown in parts of inflation-hit Venezuela Shops and homes are looted for a second night as people struggle to buy food 10/01/2018
Now playing Next Venezuela Caracas stores mobbed as Maduro forces price cuts One major supermarket in the Venezuelan capital didn't open for hours. When it finally did, only crackers and washing liquid were discounted, just as millions cannot eat three proper meals a day. 07/01/2018
Now playing Next Economy European Central Bank keeps stimulus measures on track despite growth The European Central Bank raised growth and inflation forecasts for the euro area but stuck to its pledge to provide stimulus for as long as needed, predicting inflation would remain below target into 2020. 14/12/2017
Now playing Next Economy Bank of England keeps interests rates on hold The Bank of England keeps interest rates on hold as real wages fall and consumers suffer biggest loss of spending power in 40 years. 14/12/2017
Now playing Next Economy UK inflation hits near six-year high BoE will have to write to Chancellor after breaking through 2% target ceiling to reach 3.1% in November. 12/12/2017
Now playing Next Economy Mnangagwa vows to revive Zimbabwe's economy Emmerson Mnangagwa, Zimbabwe’s newly inaugurated president, has vowed to revive the country's economy 24/11/2017
Now playing Next Economy UK economy: moderate growth but inflation remains high UK economy: Britain is on course for its longest fall in living standards since records began, with wages not returning to their pre-financial crisis levels until at least 2025 23/11/2017
Now playing Next Economy UK jobless rate stays at record low Unemployment is at its lowest level for more than four decades but inflation threatens to rise 18/10/2017
Now playing Next Economy UK inflation highest since 2012 British inflation rose to its highest level in more than five years for September, adding to the likelihood that the Bank of England will raise interest rates next month 17/10/2017
Now playing Next Venezuela Maduro ready 'to be a dictator' to help Venezuela Venezuela continues to reel under a political and economic crisis but President Nicholas Maduro shows no sign of changing course. Maduro says he's willing to be a dictator if it will help turn the country around. 10/09/2017
Now playing Next Economy British economy shows signs of 'slowdown' in latest growth estimate 26/07/2017
Now playing Next Economy Eurozone inflation slowdown confirmed in June Eurostat figures show consumer prices for June were up by an annual rate of 1.3 percent. 17/07/2017
Now playing Next United Kingdom British pay growth lags further behind inflation, but jobless rate drops The new data complicates the debate among Bank of England officials over the need for higher interest rates 12/07/2017
Now playing Next Venezuela Euroviews. View: The terror of life in Venezuela explained A young Venezuelan explains why she had to 'escape' her beloved country and what has led to the crisis it is enduring 07/07/2017