Unemployment

Spain's GDP shrinks 0.3 percent in the third quarter followed by a 0.4 percent contraction in the second quarter.

Geetha Pillai Jan 11, 2013

Markets upbeat as Japan announces fresh stimulus measures while Chinese economic outlook remains strong.

Prasanth Aby Thomas Jan 11, 2013

Nobel Laureate and New York Times columnist slips loudly into insult-based attack as the global economic debate gets increasingly partisan.

Martin Baccardax Jan 09, 2013

Markets gain as traders look past eurozone concerns to the US corporate earnings season

Prasanth Aby Thomas Jan 09, 2013

Investors pull back after grim European data points to deeper fourth quarter recession ahead of key US earnings data from Alcoa

Martin Baccardax Jan 08, 2013

Dismissing fears of hard landing a 'mistake' and effects on markets could be dire in 2013.

Lianna Brinded Jan 08, 2013

Youth unemployment also surges to 3.73m across the Eurozone as more than 18.8m Europeans seek work.

Martin Baccardax Jan 08, 2013

As economy gets off to upbeat start, is David Cameron right to appear optimistic about the future? Alasdair Drennan says yes.

Alasdair Drennan Jan 07, 2013

US economic concerns return after Fed's meeting minutes and further political wrangling indications.

Prasanth Aby Thomas Jan 07, 2013

US unemployment rate remains stable in December, indicating a weak growth in the labour market.

Jerin Mathew Jan 05, 2013

Markets upbeat as US lawmakers avert "fiscal cliff" crisis and China economic indicators point to better outlook.

Prasanth Aby Thomas Jan 05, 2013

Britain's economy remains close to recession as European inflation quickens on key payroll Friday.

Martin Baccardax Jan 04, 2013

Germany plans to implement more austerity measures that may affect social spending.

Geetha Pillai Jan 04, 2013

Santander is planning to shed 3,000 positions after its merger with Banesto.

Jerin Mathew Jan 04, 2013

In the aftermath of Thursday's shooting in Switzerland and the Sandy Hook massacre, Lianna Brinded says oversimplified comparisons block progress in finding a solution to gun crime.

Lianna Brinded Jan 04, 2013

Over 1,500 crimes were committed within one mile of south London estate in one month alone.

Hannah Osborne Jan 03, 2013

Mixed employment data and concerns over US budget talks keep investors in a cautious mood.

Martin Baccardax Jan 03, 2013

Bourses open lower as US debt ceiling and market overheating concerns set in after the previous day's multi-month high rally.

Prasanth Aby Thomas Jan 03, 2013

Britain's GDP growth targets unlikely to be achieved, says think-tank.

Geetha Pillai Jan 01, 2013

The deal awaits approval of House of Representatives.

Geetha Pillai Jan 01, 2013

Deal paves way for raising taxes for individuals earning more than $400,00 and couples getting over $450,00, while retaining unemployment benefits.

Prasanth Aby Thomas Jan 01, 2013

Analysts fear panic if no deal is reached on debt ceiling and tax increases.

Geetha Pillai Dec 30, 2012

As Obama exudes some hope, efforts on to find middle ground.

Prasanth Aby Thomas Dec 29, 2012

IBTimes UK has put together its own 'Central Bank Watch' report with key rates, dates and details from world's most important policymakers.

Martin Baccardax Dec 21, 2012

Intimate images by White House photographer Pete Souza shows down-to-earth side of US president.

Toyin Owoseje Dec 20, 2012

Central Bank plans mid-2013 opening of Asian branch to help its on-going effort to stabilise the value of the Swiss franc on foreign exchange markets.

Martin Baccardax Dec 18, 2012

German auto market hit by rising unemployment for eighth consecutive month.

Geetha Pillai Dec 14, 2012

Rate to be maintained till unemployment dips to 6.5% or lower.

Jerin Mathew Dec 13, 2012

Asian markets gain as the US Federal Reserve's stimulus announcements boost sentiments.

Prasanth Aby Thomas Dec 13, 2012

Unemployment rate holds steady at 7.8 percent as 40,000 new jobs take UK's employment total to a record high 29.6m

Martin Baccardax Dec 12, 2012