Sluggish US economy sends mixed jobs signals The US economy grew more slowly than first estimated in the first quarter, and disappointing jobs numbers suggested a sluggish second quarter. Business • 31 May 12
Sluggish US economy sends mixed jobs signals The US economy grew more slowly than first estimated in the first quarter, and disappointing jobs numbers suggested a sluggish second quarter. Business • 31 May 12
Germany drawing up six-point growth plan - report Germany is developing a six-point plan for boosting growth in Europe, a German news weekly reported today. Business • 25 May 12
Germany drawing up six-point growth plan - report Germany is developing a six-point plan for boosting growth in Europe, a German news weekly reported today. Business • 25 May 12
Growth in Japan exceeds expectations Official figures show that Japan's economy grew by a faster-than-expected 1.0% in the three months to March. Business • 17 May 12
Growth in Japan exceeds expectations Official figures show that Japan's economy grew by a faster-than-expected 1.0% in the three months to March. Business • 17 May 12
Government growth forecast revised down to 0.7% The Government has revised its forecast for economic growth for 2012. Business • 30 Apr 12
Government growth forecast revised down to 0.7% The Government has revised its forecast for economic growth for 2012. Business • 30 Apr 12
Germany will skip recession, double growth next ye Germany is set to dodge recession in 2012 despite the euro zone debt crisis. Business • 25 Apr 12
Germany will skip recession, double growth next ye Germany is set to dodge recession in 2012 despite the euro zone debt crisis. Business • 25 Apr 12
Germany expects growth of 0.7% - report Germany is sticking with a cautious economic growth forecast of 0.7% according to reports. Business • 24 Apr 12
Germany expects growth of 0.7% - report Germany is sticking with a cautious economic growth forecast of 0.7% according to reports. Business • 24 Apr 12
IMF calls on ECB to cut rates to boost growth The IMF says the European Central Bank should cut interest rates further, while continuing to use so called "unconventional policies" in an effort to boost growth in the Euro area. Business • 17 Apr 12
IMF calls on ECB to cut rates to boost growth The IMF says the European Central Bank should cut interest rates further, while continuing to use so called "unconventional policies" in an effort to boost growth in the Euro area. Business • 17 Apr 12