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G7 leaders express concern for emerging economies

Euronews correspondent James Franey reports from Ise-Shima, where Group of Seven (G7) leaders have voiced concern about emerging economies at the summit in…

Japan

Japan jumpstarts G7: Britain expected to push Brexit agenda

The global economy, foreign policy and refugees... Just some of the topics on the agenda at the G7 summit in Japan.

Economy

Follow live: reputed financial experts conclude Astana Economic Forum

Japan

G7 leaders visit Japanese holy shrine ahead of summit

Economics, refugees and security top G7 agenda Japan’s primary concern – Chinese assertiveness Hiroshima visit next on Obama itinerary World leaders have been welcomed by Japanese Prime Minister

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Business

World Bank, IMF say growth lower and warn of new Greek crash

The World Bank and IMF, at their Spring meeting are urging Greece’s creditors to rethink their policies after studies concluded austerity was

World

IMF's Lagarde on Panama Papers, Greece default risk, refugee crisis & more

There does not appear to be much to smile about when it comes to the global economy these days: new massive tax evasion scandal; Europe’s continuing

Economy

What is the 4th Industrial Revolution?

Biotech, artificial intelligence and 3D printing are among the things that the people at the the World Economic Forum in Davos think will change our future

Switzerland

Davos World Economic Forum opens with DiCaprio

This year’s World Economic Forum has opened in the Swiss ski resort of Davos in a climate of uncertainty as stock markets around the world experience

World News

World stocks set for third week of losses as oil falls back below $30

Concerns about global growth are alive and kicking. Commodity currencies took a beating on Friday (January 15) as oil prices fell back below 30

Business Series

After a volatile 2015, a look forward to 2016

On the season finale of Business Middle East we summarise a volatile year and discuss the 2016 forecast for global and MENA markets with Nour Eldeen

Economy

OECD returns to revisionism with growth downgrade

The Paris-based Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has issued another gloomy outlook for the global economy, its second in a row

Business Series

Pulling the strings: central banks' impact on global markets

The Federal Reserve, Bank of of England and the People’s Bank of China. three central banks play a hugely influential role in the performances of the

Economy

OECD says world economy set to grow less than estimated

The outlook for the world economy is less bright than it was a few months ago, according to the OECD. The Paris-based Organisation for Economic

Economy

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Markets

Stocks end the week relatively stable after roller-coaster ride

It’s been a truly roller-coaster week on the world’s stock markets. The panic selling that took hold in China and elsewhere earlier in the week

USA

Concern at IMF meeting over imbalanced world economy

Income inequality in industrialised countries is now at its highest level in 50 years

USA

IMF's Lagarde stresses rigour for economic salvation, rules out fast fix

Here’s a warning for the global economic outlook, issued by the International Monetary Fund: the US, UK and India cannot alone relaunch the world’s

Business Series

Central Bank Interventions: A step back or forward?

The new season of Business Middle East looks at the world’s most important economic events as they affect the Middle East, with central banks in focus

Business Series

Ebola, poverty and inequality pleas at World Economic Forum in the name of good business

Business Series

Davos ponders Russia's reversal of fortunes and wider sanctions effects

Falling oil prices and sanctions are pressuring Russia's economy. The International Monetary Fund says this is an opportunity for the country to enact reforms.