World economy
US publisher MCClatchy sinks deeper into red
24 Apr 2009
Japan’s deficit at precarious level: IMF
23 Apr 2009
IMF again slashes global growth forecasts
23 Apr 2009
The IMF has slashed growth forecasts for every major country and urged governments to take forceful action to ensure economic recovery
Deflation may add to Britain’s economic woes
22 Apr 2009
IMF sanctions $47 billion loan to Mexico
20 Apr 2009
UN adds 100 million people to ‘new hungry’ list
18 Apr 2009
Woolworths surges ahead on strong Q3 performance
18 Apr 2009
International donors pledge $5 billion aid for Pakistan
17 Apr 2009
International donors have pledged more than $5 billion in aid for Pakistan in an attempt to shore up the country’s finances so that it could fight Islamic extremism better.
Eurozone industrial output slumps record low
17 Apr 2009
Russia’s forex reserves dip to $383.9 billion
17 Apr 2009
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