Japan’s economy heads for depression

News Thu 21 May, AT 09:49

Slump may mean Japan is first country to fall into depression as GDP contracts at an annual rate of almost 10 per cent

Behavioural psychology can’t avert economic crisis

News Fri 15 May, AT 13:26

Studying the behaviour of financial workers won’t save the economy – only reform of the system can do that

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke

Federal Reserve chief predicts end to downturn

News Wed 6 May, AT 09:24

Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke tells US politicians the recession should be over by Christmas, barring any unforeseen setbacks

Banking stocks surge on Wall Street optimism

News Tue 5 May, AT 08:39

Shares leapt in Monday trading after investors were encouraged over the results of this week’s stress tests by American authorities

Tokyo Stock Exchange

Global markets soar on economic green shoots

News Thu 30 Apr, AT 09:34

Investors flocked to buy stocks worldwide yesterday after signs that American consumers are starting to spend again

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