Eurozone GDP flatlines in Q2
While Eurozone GDP flatlines in the second quarter, the economies of the other European Union (EU) nations surge ahead. Put simply, the EU is...
French economy stalled again in second quarter
The French economy stalled again, posting zero growth in the second quarter, according to statistical agency INSEE. The country has now registered two consecutive...
German GDP shrank 0.2 percent in second quarter
During the second quarter, German GDP shrank by 0.2% on the previous quarter, says Destatis, the Federal Statistical Office, which commented that “The German...
German Leading Economic Index fell in June
The German Leading Economic Index declined in June after rising marginally in May, while its Coincident Economic Index increased, says The Conference Board.
The Leading...
Japanese economy contracted sharply in Q2
The Japanese economy contracted by 6.8% (annualized) in Q2, the steepest fall since the 2011 earthquake and Tsunami, according to data released by the...
US August consumer sentiment plummets
US August consumer sentiment took a nosedive after rising significantly in July, even as gas prices declined by over 15 cents during the month,...
RBS Coutts selloff
An RBS Coutts selloff is being planned, a move that could raise £600 million ($1 billion) for the UK bank. Coutts , where the...
UK economic indicators improve in June
UK economic indicators improved in June, says The Conference Board. The Leading Economic Index (LEI) rose 0.6% to 111.7 (2004=100), after increasing 0.5% in...
Baker & McKenzie largest law firm again
After losing top spot in 2012 to DLA Piper, Baker & McKenzie has become the largest law firm on the planet again. Today, the...
News Corp Q4 sales down by 3 percent
News Corp Q4 sales fell by 3% to $2.19 billion. The company informed that income from both advertising and subscriptions dropped during the quarter....