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One year after the Brexit vote, the UK may have faced the economic calm before the storm
"The risk is that there is a rapid erosion in business and consumer confidence," Jonathan Portes warns.
Has austerity benefited the poor of Britain? The editor of the Spectator thinks so
Fraser Nelson sparks a heated debate after saying cuts have helped the worse-off.
Rising inflation outlook boosted global equity and property prices over first quarter
Moody's reports emerging market currencies outperforming those of advanced economies.
Indian economic growth surpasses UK for first time in 150 years as Brexit plays spoilsport
The decline in the value of the pound over the past 12 months has dented the UK economy.
UK faces £66bn annual tax revenue hit and 9.5% GDP cut from hard Brexit
Leaked government papers predict the economic outcome of trading on WTO rules.
All-important UK services sector activity hits weakest level since March 2009
UK economy is shrinking at its fastest rate since the financial crisis according to latest data.
Tyler Prize 2016: British economist Partha Dasgupta wins top environmental award
Prof Dasgupta recognised for lifetime of work on welfare and development economics.
UK economy: Shoppers save the day as consumption spending lifts economic growth by 0.5%
Net trade was another big drag on the economic growth, falling 0.4%, with production output dropping 0.5%.
CBI downgrades UK 2016 and 2017 GDP forecasts amid tepid wage growth
Business lobby group blames weaker pay and productivity growth for downward revision.
India surpasses China to become fastest growing economy in the world
The ongoing oil crisis and the pro-market government led by Narendra Modi have boosted India's economy.
UK economy: Optimism and GDP growth rate decline amid fears of a global slowdown
Chancellor George Osborne warned 'there may be bumpy times ahead' for Britain's economy.
UK economy: GDP expands 0.5% in last quarter of 2015 with growth driven by services sector
The annual GDP growth added up to 2.2% in 2015, well below the 2.9% increase reported in 2014.
GDP: UK economic growth shrinks to 0.4% as net trade weighs down recovery
The current account deficit remained high at 3.7% of GDP in Q3, while the labour market looks encouraging.
UK economy: Growth slows as GDP up by only 0.5% due to sluggish production output
In bad news for George Osborne the economy could not continue its strong growth from the second quarter.
£167bn Trident upgrade will only aid SNP's anti-nuclear deterrent campaign
Nationalists to heap pressure on Labour over Trident replacement with 'early debate' in the Commons.
China industrial output and investment fall short of analysts' expectations
Weak data could prompt Beijing to unveil additional stimulus measures.
S&P cuts Brazil's credit rating to junk status
Another blow to country already reeling from political turmoil and unpopular austerity programme.
China's exports in August fell by a lower-than-expected 5.5%
The nation is expected to miss 2015 targets despite yuan devaluations.
Japan's second quarter slowdown lower than expected but capital spending dips
Rate of contraction revised up to 0.3%, from 0.4%, due to inventory gains.
ECB: Mario Draghi sends markets soaring by hinting at possible increase of QE programme
Germany's DAX was the biggest riser, jumping 2% on the news, while the FTSE 100 gained 1.3%.
Greek debt crisis: GDP grows unexpectedly as parliament debates bailout deal
Period measures did not include times of capital controls and closure of Athens Stock Exchange.
UK GDP grows for second quarter running in 2015
Gross domestic product in the UK was estimated to be 0.7% higher in the second quarter of 2015
Bank of England keeps interest rate at 0.5% and £375bn quantitative easing programme unchanged
BOE announced that its Monetary Policy Committee decided to keep the size of the quantitative easing programme at £375bn.
Summer budget: GDP results beat expectations before George Osborne unveils big plan
The chancellor will be boosted after the ONS said the UK economy grew by 0.4% at the start of 2015.
UK public sector net borrowing hits eight-year low in May
Borrowing went down 9.44% in the financial year to March 2015, compared to the year to March 2014.
IMF agrees $833m loan for Iraq amid Isis conflict and lower oil prices
Agreement expected to be submitted to IMF executive board for consideration.
UK GDP sees slowest rise since 2012
The ONS announces GDP grew by 0.3% but the Bank of England expects a revised estimate.
UK government borrowing 11% less than last year despite GDP growth slowdown
Chancellor George Osborne urges Whitehall departments to make more cuts in effort to wipe off deficit in 2018-19.
Real estate accounted for 90% of South Korea's national wealth in 2013
As of end-2013, country had net wealth of 11,039tn won, up 3.5% from 2012, according to data released by Bank of Korea and Statistics Korea.
China faces gigantic debt pile amounting to 282% of GDP
China's total debt has quadrupled since 2007 to reach $28tn by mid-2014, says research from McKinsey Global Institute.