Euro weakens on rate cut evidence
6/1/2009 external link
The euro weakens against the pound and the US dollar as data suggests that a eurozone interest rate cut next week is likely.
Euro inflation hits two-year low
6/1/2009 external link
Inflation in the eurozone falls more than expected to 1.6% in December, which is the lowest level for 26 months.
European gas supplies disrupted
6/1/2009 external link
Several EU countries report major disruption to their gas supplies from Russia as Moscow accuses Ukraine of shutting pipelines.
House prices 'fell 15.9% in 2008'
6/1/2009 external link
House prices fell by 15.9% last year, according to the latest survey by the Nationwide building society.
Obama says US economy 'very sick'
6/1/2009 external link
US President-elect Barack Obama says that America's economy is very sick and that the situation is worsening.
UK short-selling ban to be lifted
5/1/2009 external link
A ban on the short-selling of financial shares is to be lifted, the UK's financial regulator confirms.
India truck strike over fuel cost
6/1/2009 external link
Millions of trucks in India are off the roads in an indefinite strike, with operators demanding a lowering of diesel prices.
Venezuela suspends US fuel aid
6/1/2009 external link
Venezuela's US-based oil subsidiary is halting a programme to provide cheap heating oil to low-income communities in the US.
Thatcher pays tribute to Walters
5/1/2009 external link
Lady Thatcher leads tributes to her "fearless" economics adviser Sir Alan Walters, who has died aged 82.
Firms urged 'try to keep staff'
5/1/2009 external link
Redundancies should be a last resort when firms look to cut costs during the recession, the CIPD says.
Government mulls help for banks
4/1/2009 external link
The government says it is exploring how to getting UK banks to increase lending to businesses and households.
Oil price rises on Gaza conflict
5/1/2009 external link
Oil rises briefly above $48 a barrel on fears of heightened Middle East tension after Israel's offensive in the Gaza Strip.
House prices 'fall to 2004 level'
2/1/2009 external link
The average UK house price falls to August 2004 levels after slumping a record 16.2% in 2008, the Halifax says.
China factory output dips further
4/1/2009 external link
China's manufacturing output falls for a third consecutive month as the economic slowdown continues to hit its economy.
Gas row may cost UK consumers
2/1/2009 external link
A gas supply dispute between Russian and the Ukraine raises fears that UK energy firms may delay price cuts.
India unveils economic boost plan
2/1/2009 external link
Indian authorities unveil a fresh economic stimulus package, including another cut in the country's main interest rate.
Fresh fall in US factory output
2/1/2009 external link
US manufacturing activity fell in December to a fresh 28-year low, latest data suggests.
Upbeat start to markets' year
2/1/2009 external link
Shares rise worldwide on the first day of trading in 2009 following record falls last year, as markets experience a wave of optimism.
Record numbers 'face insolvency'
31/12/2008 external link
Accountants KPMG predict that the number of people facing insolvency in 2009 will reach record levels.
Slovakia enters the eurozone
1/1/2009 external link
Slovakia becomes the 16th eurozone member - the second former communist country to join the single European currency.
Belarus to get $2.5bn IMF loan
31/12/2008 external link
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approves a $2.5bn loan to Belarus to help it cope with the financial downturn.
On the first day of Christmas, my true love... filled in a tax return
5/1/2009 external link
Some 620 people in the UK filed their tax returns online on Christmas Day, says HM Revenue and Customs.
