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VIDEO: Do the super-rich pay their way? - Friday February 3, 2012
Do the super-rich pay their way?
Credit unions hoping to widen net - Friday February 3, 2012
Credit unions hope a new law will boost membership numbers
US job numbers show strong growth - Friday February 3, 2012
The US economy created 243,000 jobs in January, while the unemployment rate fell to 8.3%, official figures show.
Personal insolvencies 'down 11%' - Friday February 3, 2012
Fewer people were declared insolvent in 2011 in England and Wales than in 2010, but the number of companies going bust increased.
Service sector sees strong growth - Friday February 3, 2012
The UK's service sector grew at its fastest rate since March 2011 in January, according to a closely watched survey.
Eurozone service sector growing - Friday February 3, 2012
The eurozone's service sector grows for the first time in four months, although Spain and Italy continue to struggle.
UK recession looms, says report - Friday February 3, 2012
The UK will enter recession in the first half of the year as households continue to cut back, says the National Institute of Economic and Social Research.
China 'considering' eurozone help - Thursday February 2, 2012
Premier Wen Jiabao says Beijing is "considering" contributing to European rescue funds, during a visit by German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Bank says Irish recession to stay - Thursday February 2, 2012
Ireland's Central Bank says the country's domestic economy will remain in recession through 2012.
MPC member attacks lending cuts - Thursday February 2, 2012
A member of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee criticises banks for not lending enough to businesses and asks if they are "risk-averse jerks".
Manufacturing data boosts markets - Wednesday February 1, 2012
Promising figures for manufacturing output in economies throughout the world boost stock markets.
UK manufacturing activity expands - Wednesday February 1, 2012
The UK's manufacturing sector returned to growth in January, a survey indicates, with activity at its highest level for eight months.
Case for tax cuts 'is stronger' - Wednesday February 1, 2012
The argument for the chancellor to cut taxes to boost the economy is stronger than it was a year ago, the Institute for Fiscal Studies says.
Hong Kong unveils relief measures - Wednesday February 1, 2012
Hong Kong unveils measures worth nearly $10bn (£6.5bn) to help local residents and businesses prepare for a "difficult year.”
China data shows slowing demand - Wednesday February 1, 2012
The demand for Chinese exports falls as global economic uncertainty continues to hurt consumer confidence.
China 'subsidising' part makers - Wednesday February 1, 2012
A US trade group accuses China of providing "illegal" subsidies to car part manufacturers, a practise it says is hurting US firms.
Euro unemployment hits new record - Tuesday January 31, 2012
The unemployment rate in the eurozone hit a record high of 10.4% at the end of last year, the Eurostat agency says.
Czechs and UK refuse EU agreement - Tuesday January 31, 2012
Twenty-five of the 27 EU states agree to sign a fiscal pact for stricter rules to try to prevent future debt crises, with the UK and Czech Republic refusing.
Why Greece won't go away - Tuesday January 31, 2012
A Greek debt deal won't resolve the country's real problems
Brics catch quickfire trade habit - Tuesday January 31, 2012
Ultra-fast share trading is catching on in emerging markets
Free market failure: Isn't it time to consider a different model? - Sunday January 29, 2012
Isn't it time to consider a different model?
Protest and power: Alternative voices at Davos - Sunday January 29, 2012
Alternative views on how to fix the world economy
Davos: Youth unemployment 'disaster' - Saturday January 28, 2012
Why ending the lost generation 'disaster' matters
VIDEO: How can countries go bust? - Tuesday November 1, 2011
How can countries or governments go bust?
VIDEO: What are bonds? - Friday October 28, 2011
When a government or a big company wants to borrow money, it issues what is known as a "bond" - but what exactly is it?
VIDEO: What is the IMF? - Friday October 28, 2011
The International Monetary Fund touches a raw nerve in many developing countries, and is now doing the same in some European ones.
VIDEO: What is Quantitative Easing? - Friday October 28, 2011
Central banks, including the Bank of England / the US Federal Reserve, are using "quantitative easing" to bolster their economies, but what is it?
VIDEO: What is austerity? - Friday October 28, 2011
Greece provides a lesson in how raising taxes and cutting spending can be a painfully uphill, and even self-defeating, task.
VIDEO: Why do banks go bust? - Friday October 21, 2011
We've all become acutely aware in recent years how easily a big bank can reach the point of collapse. But why does it happen?

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