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Eurozone economy powers ahead
The eurozone’s economic recovery seems to be gathering pace with strong broad-based growth, according to the latest business surveys. This month’s questioning of company’s purchasing managers by IHS Markit revealed increased activity in...
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UK and Irish services sectors see fast growth
Britain’s economy finished 2016 strongly according to the latest industry surveys by Markit/CIPS. In December companies in the service sector reported growth that was the fastest in nearly a year and a half. Business surveys earlier this...
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Fair finance or funny money? Scepticism greets Zimbabwe’s new bond notes
Struggling with a shortage of cash Zimbabwe has introduced a new currency, a “bond note”, redeemable against US dollars, which has been the country’s official currency since 2009. #Zimbabwe central bank to introduce bond notes Monday...
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A green-fingered entrepreneur in Gothenburg
In this episode of Business Planet Serge Rombi reports from the Swedish city of Gothenburg. Serge Rombi:“This week we are here in Gothenburg. It is in this neighbourhood which is among the most disadvantaged in the country that thanks to...
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Bank of England fights Brexit slowdown with stimulus
Britain’s central bank has announced a series of stimulus measures to help protect the economy from the effects of the vote to leave the European Union. They include cutting the benchmark interest rate from 0.5 percent to 0.25 percent...
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China’s steel output increases as talks on global glut fail
It’s not that we’re producing too much, it’s just there’s not enough demand – the argument from China, which is under pressure to curb steel output amid a global glut. Ministers and trade officials from over 30 major steel producing...
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What's up with the Canadian economy?
Sunday Scrum panellists discuss Canada's economic health and the fight against ISIS
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How to Get a Raise in a Recession
Howcast - You know you're lucky to have a job at all in this economy, but you truly feel that you deserve more. What to do? Prove what you're worth.
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Understanding Kamala Harris' Economic Message In This Campaign
How will Kamala Harris convince voters she is the best candidate to handle the economy? Plus, who will she pick as her running mate. Watch!
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Inflation Eases as Fed Considers September Rate Cut
The Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index slowed to 2.5% for the 12 months ended in June from 2.6% the month before.
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Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate again to 4.5%
The Bank of Canada cut its key interest rate to 4.5 per cent on Wednesday, with governor Tiff Macklem saying during a news conference that it would be reasonable to expect further rate cuts if inflation continues to ease.
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Has Euro 2024 been financially worth it for Germany?
Europe's strongest economy Germany has been stuck in a recession since last year. However, the 2024 Euros has also enticed fans who spend. But have the profits outweighed the costs of hosting the games?
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Quite a Few Interest Rate Cuts Could Be on the Way
While the Fed has made it clear that it won’t consider cutting rates until at least September, one analyst is expecting a whopping seven cuts in a row.
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Who Will Be The World's First Trillionaire?
In the last few years, billionaires have only been adding to their net worth, and it likely won't be long until someone reaches the status of a trillionaire. Here's everything you need to know
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Bank of England’s Andrew Bailey sees ‘signs of pick up’ in UK economy
Bank of England’s Andrew Bailey sees ‘signs of pick up’ in UK economySource: Reuters
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Trudeau, Poilievre draw battle lines in fight over affordability
Newly elected Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre slammed the Liberals’ new measures to help Canadians struggling with the rising cost of living, claiming they will only fuel higher inflation, signalling a long battle to come over what...
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US inflation slows for 2nd month but remains stubbornly high
Americans continue to struggle to make ends meet as the cost of living surges.
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Mexico City struggles with wave of remote workers
A wave of international visitors seeking a more affordable lifestyle through remote working are causing discontent in neighbourhoods in Mexico City, which have seen soaring housing prices.
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August inflation rates soar in Argentina
Argentina’s inflation rate has hit its highest level in years, causing food prices to spiral.
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Need2Know: Railway Strike Avoided, Queen Lies In State, California Sues Amazon
Get caught up on the stories you Need2Know for Thursday, September 15, 2022.
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Housing market 'like night and day' compared to last year
Toronto Realtor Nasma Ali says real estate has gone from a frenzy in 2021, to ice cold in 2022 as buyers wait on the sidelines for rates to stabilize, and for worries about a recession to subside.
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Pierre Poilievre wins Conservative leadership by landslide
Pierre Poilievre won the leadership of the Conservative Party of Canada by two-thirds of the vote with a campaign focused on limiting government inference in people’s lives. His supporters feel the current government is ineffective and...
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EU freezes Vladimir Putin's assets in response to Ukraine invasion
The bloc has also extended the sanctions to Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.