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Moody's upgrades eurozone GDP growth, downgrades USA

Ratings agency Moody's upbeat about eurozone GDP growth, but downgrades US forecast.

Economy

Eurozone's GDP growth outlook rosier, eastern members catching up

G2 GDP growth in the Eurozone was up 0.6%, and with newer eastern members doing better, the economic outlook is set fair.

Economy

Consumer spending boosts US economy

Higher consumer spending and business investment has helped to boost the US economy in the second quarter which grew at a rate of 2.6 percent.

USA

Euroviews. View: Why tax cuts for the rich solve nothing

Lowering taxes to "incentivise investors" and "free-up" the economy has never worked in the US. Here's why...

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Economy

UK and US growth forecasts down

Both the US and the UK are to have a slower economic growth than previously predicted according to the International Monetary Fund.

Economy

North Korea economy undergoes rapid growth

North Korea's economy grew at its fastest pace in 17 years in 2016.

Economy

Thousands protest peacefully in Hamburg against G20

Despite some scuffles, tens of thousands took part in a peaceful march against the summit on Saturday.

Argentina

Violent clashes in Buenos Aires

Several people were arrested although there has been no official confirmation of the numbers detained.

Kazakhstan

International leaders debate energy and economy in Astana

In partnership with astana_economic_forum

Representatives from the world’s economic community, including heads of state, business leaders and figures from the scientific world, will come together this week in the capital of the Republic of Kazakhstan for the annual Astana Economic Forum.

Economy

'Europe not doing so bad' says Germany's Schäuble

The German finance minister also says the British will come to learn that 'Brexit was a mistake'.

Economy

Eurozone private sector growth stays strong

Eurozone businesses have maintained April's blistering growth rate this month, according to surveys of thousands of companies by IHS Markit.

Economy

UK manufacturing output and orders strong

British's manufacturing sector is showing strong growth according to companies surveyed by the Confederation of British Industry.

Economy

Eurozone growth steady, no protectionist hit to trade

The eurozone economy grew 0.5 percent in the first three months of the year from the previous quarter and the region's trade surplus expanded.

Business Series

Indian costs Vodafone dear but operator promises its cash flow will jump

Britain's Vodafone has reported a 6.1 billion euro annual loss but forecasts a jump in the amount of cash it will generate this financial year.

Economy

Greek economy back in recession

Greece's economy slipped back into recession in the first three months of 2017 amid delays in approving its latest bailout loan.

Economy

Germany enjoys strong economic growth in Q1

Europe's biggest economy grew by 0.6 percent between January and March from the previous quarter as companies invested more and exports soared.

Economy

Bank of England says solid economic growth is linked to 'smooth' Brexit

UK central bank cuts 2017 growth forecast only slightly, warns wages not keeping up with higher inflation means difficulty for British households.

Economy

Spain set to nearly match 2016 economic growth

Spain's Economy Minister Luis de Guindos has said GDP there is on track to grow this year almost as much as it did in 2016.

Business Planet

Finland fights plastic pollution with "green" bags

Finland shows the lead in creating jobs while protecting the environment. We visit an innovative SME that's developped a green alternative to plastic bags.

Economy

Eurozone business activity at a six-year high

Eurozone manufacturing and services companies said they increased activity at the fastest rate in six years in April.