2018 global growth to hit highs not seen in 8 years The global economy is expected to grow at a robust pace this year and reach an altitude not seen since 2010, as momentum builds in … Business • 24 Jan 18
Central banks near policy limits but back in focus The widely predicted failure of G20 leaders to agree on bold new steps to reinvigorate the world economy at a meeting in Shanghai this weekend … Business • 29 Feb 16
IMF warns of increased risks to financial system The International Monetary Fund has said that risks to the global financial system have risen since October. Business • 15 Apr 15
Yellen says US job market still hampered The dollar was steady after its strongest weekly run since March and world stocks were near all-time highs as markets waited for steers from the … Business • 22 Aug 14
European central banks renew gold agreement A group of 21 European central banks said today they have no plans to sell "significant" amounts of gold over the next five years. Business • 19 May 14
Central banks make currency swap accords permanent Six major central banks said they would make their web of currency swap arrangements permanent as a "prudent liquidity backstop" in case of future global … Business • 31 Oct 13
World central bank policymakers change gears The US Federal Reserve's gradual exit plan from printing money has shifted the world's central bank landscape and thrown financial markets into a spin. Business • 01 Jul 13
Gold prices fall to near three year lows The price of gold has slumped to its lowest level in nearly three years as a sell-off gathers pace following US plans to scale back … Business • 28 Jun 13
Central banks can't solve all problems - Schaeuble Germany's finance minister has said there are limits to what the world's central banks can do to solve economic problems. Business • 16 May 13
US warns Japan to stick to 'ground rules' The United States has told Japan to stick to the rules when it came to the value of its currency, setting the stage for a … Business • 10 May 13
IMF urges central banks to monitor stimulus The IMF has urged the US Federal Reserve, the ECB and other central banks to closely monitor their extraordinary efforts to jump-start economic growth. Business • 17 Apr 13
US pledges European support before Greek election The US has said that it will work closely with European partners to preserve market confidence after the Greek election. Business • 15 Jun 12
