Unemployment

Japan's industrial output fell more than expected in August as concerns over the country's export sector loom with weak demand from China.

Prasanth Aby Thomas Sep 28, 2012

Middle and working classes to be spared heavy taxes and crushing spending cuts.

Vasudevan Sridharan Sep 28, 2012

Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy's budget comes just 24 hours before a key audit of Spain's banking sector as investors grapple with myriad issues in Europe's fourth-largest economy.

Martin Baccardax Sep 27, 2012

France's labour ministry says the number of unemployed people in the country has reached three million and there are few hopeful signs.

Prasanth Aby Thomas Sep 27, 2012

Protesters say people are already reeling under hikes and cuts introduced in July.

Vasudevan Sridharan Sep 27, 2012

Spain's biggest and richest region will test appetite for independence from Madrid as Prime Minister Rajoy struggles to maintain national unity

Martin Baccardax Sep 26, 2012

Third major austerity protest in a week highlights political challenge to Europe's economic reforms.

Martin Baccardax Sep 26, 2012

Anonymous, which claims to have taken down Spanish police website, says government has failed to serve interests of the people.

Vasudevan Sridharan Sep 26, 2012

Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy faces his toughest week in government as protests highlight unease over steepest austerity measures in modern Spanish history.

Martin Baccardax Sep 25, 2012

Ratings firm's "New Recession in the Eurozone" report paints "bleak picture" for single currency area.

Martin Baccardax Sep 25, 2012

The ten most educated countries in the world, according to data released by OECD, were also those with lowest unemployment levels during times of recession

Sanskrity Sinha Sep 24, 2012

The final review of Greece's staggering finances will be published in November as Obama Administration asks for "no surprises" from EU officials before presidential vote.

Martin Baccardax Sep 21, 2012

An increasing number of people in the recession-hit UK economy are becoming self-employed. IBTimes UK explores.

Shane Croucher Sep 21, 2012

IBTimes UK speaks exclusively to Chris Leslie MP about how the FSA scheme is ignoring small businesses concerns over banks mis-selling derivatives.

Lianna Brinded Sep 21, 2012

As the number of people out of work for over a year swells, IBTimes UK explores the problem, those suffering, and those trying to mend it under the Work Programme

Shane Croucher Sep 20, 2012

Spanish Treasury raises nearly €10bn as investors take down four bond auctions while bailout speculation continues.

Martin Baccardax Sep 20, 2012

A financial news service has compiled a list of the world's ten poorest countries based on data from the World Bank.

Sanskrity Sinha Sep 15, 2012

The Fed has followed the ECB with a "no limits" pledge on market intervention but evidence suggests their efforts haven't hit their most important target.

Martin Baccardax Sep 14, 2012

Greece's Finance Ministry denies need for new bailout after Thanos Catsambas tells Wall Street Journal that Troika demands are "totally unrealistic".

Martin Baccardax Sep 13, 2012

Mayor of London and Starbucks chief Howard Schultz hope new work scheme is not just froth

Dominic Gover Sep 12, 2012

Official data shows robust labour market despite UK recession

Shane Croucher Sep 12, 2012

Ex-CBI man McCafferty is the latest monetary policy committee member and has given his thoughts on state of play for recession-hit UK economy

Shane Croucher Sep 11, 2012

The clamour over the European Central Bank's bond buying tactics seems misplaced when you examine its history and place in the European project.

Martin Baccardax Sep 11, 2012

A survey by the hiring firm Manpower finds that firms of all sizes in the country are set to increase their headcount in coming months.

Staff Reporter Sep 11, 2012

Centre for Economics and Business Research report claims misleading output data made UK GDP look better than reality before crisis

Shane Croucher Sep 10, 2012

Coalition leaders struggle to agree on target of €11.5 billion in cuts as recession enters fifth year.

Martin Baccardax Sep 10, 2012

While Romney takes a dig at Obama for not creating enough jobs, Obama blames Republicans for thwarting his plans in Congress.

Vasudevan Sridharan Sep 08, 2012

President says he has unfinished business in White House, and Republicans have nothing new to offer.

Vasudevan Sridharan Sep 07, 2012

However, there is a year-on-year decline of 34% because of the European debt crisis and recession.

Staff Reporter Sep 06, 2012

However, labour demand is weak and people are not finding jobs.

Prasanth Aby Thomas Sep 06, 2012