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Niesr cuts UK growth outlook to 2.5% ahead of election to reflect weak first quarter
In the first quarter, Britain's growth rate halved to 0.3%.
George Osborne election budget: Deficit drops as chancellor drastically changes surplus forecast
Osborne says surplus will run at 0.3% of GDP by the end of the decade
Christine Lagarde: India's GDP to exceed that of Japan and Germany combined by 2019
The Indian economy is expected to more than double in size by 2019, compared to 2009, says the IMF managing director.
Japan moves out of recession on higher exports and lower oil prices
GDP grew an annualised 2.2% due primarily to rebound in exports, but growth missed economists' expectations.
NIESR predicts 3.3% growth in global economy in 2015
The 2015 slowdown follows drop in oil prices and growth stalling in second half of last year.
India revises fiscal 2013 GDP growth to 6.9% from 4.7%
Country changed way of measuring national income, bringing it closer to international norms.
Labour to press government on NHS funding with opposition day debate
Chris Leslie claims the NHS is 'in crisis' under the Tories as we head toward the general election.
China's economy expands at 7.4% in 2014, slowest pace in 24 years
Actual growth misses official forecast for first time since 1998, but services and e-commerce do well.
George Osborne: UK can become world's richest country in 15 years
George Osborne believes the UK's economy can become the largest by 2030.
Global airline profits to hit record $25bn in 2015
The IATA said that global airline profit will be increased to $19.9bn this year, thanks to falling oil prices.
US Grows Faster Than Initially Expected as Economy Kicks into Higher Gear
GDP increased at annual rate of 3.9% in third quarter, compared to initial estimate of 3.5%.
Japan Likely to Issue More Debt on Top of Its $8.5tn Public Liabilities
Sales tax hike has hurt consumption and resulted in recession in the economy.
South Africa Feeling Unloved by Foreign Investors and Generally Downgraded
South Africa was knocked off the largest GDP perch by Nigeria in April.
China GDP Growth Shows Slight Dip But Beats Forecast
China's industrial and agricultural sectors maintain growth momentum.
China Likely to Miss Trade Growth Target Despite Rebound in Imports
Imports rose 7% year-on-year in September, compared to 2.4% decline in August.
UK Consumer Confidence Slips on Personal Finance and Economy Concerns
British consumer morale slips from nine month high.
US Economy Shows Fastest Growth For More Than Two Years
US Q2 growth revised up to 4.6% on higher exports and business investment.
Brazil Pumped $400bn Worth of Dirty Money Out of Country in the Last 53 Years
Report: Average illegal outflows jumped to $33.7bn over 2010-2012 period.
Eurozone Reports Zero Growth as Major Economies Flatline
Eurostat, however, says the European economy is "stable".
Japan GDP Falls Most Since 2011 Quake on Sales Tax Hike
GDP declined annualised 6.8% in second quarter, compared to economists' projections for 7.1% drop.
Korea Unveils $11.4bn Stimulus After Sewol Ferry Disaster Hits Economic Growth
The Sewol Ferry Disaster in April hurt consumer sentiment and domestic consumption, leading to a GDP growth decline.
UK Budget Deficit Jumps Despite Strengthening Economic Recovery
ONS public finances data show May deficit hitting £10.8bn.
Eurozone Deflation Fears Heighten as Inflation Slows Further
Eurostat said eurozone inflation slowed to 0.5% in May 2014.
Joaquin Almunia: Eurozone Has Growth Problem and no Credible Strategy to Cure Malaise
European Commission vice-president gives stark warning on eurozone economic future.
UK PMIs Indicate Strong Q2 Growth But BoE May Look at Slow Inflation
Markit Economics is cautious about pricing in a hawkish turnout at the BoE policy review on Thursday.
Australian Dollar Keeps Short-Term Downtrend Despite Strong GDP; US Jobs, ECB Eyed
IB Times UK technical analysis sees strong support at 0.9164 for AUD/USD.
Ukraine 2014 GDP to Decline By 5%: Fitch Ratings
Political uncertainties continue to hit Ukraine's economy, says Fitch.
CBI: UK Economic Recovery Accelerates in May
Confederation of British Industry says its measure of UK growth hit record high during May.
UK Service Sector Hiring Spree Hindered by Skills Shortage
CBI survey shows increasingly confident service sector amid UK economic recovery, but staffing problems loom.
UK Recovery Strengthens as Business Investment Picks Up
ONS confirms UK GDP growth of 0.8% in first quarter as businesses begin to invest more.