US February exports $190.4 billion
US February exports of goods and services totaled $190.4 billion, the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), part of the US Commerce Department, announced on...
European reforms paying off, says OECD
European reforms are starting to pay off, bringing the public finances of many Member States back to health, says the Organization for Economic Cooperation...
Roaming fees scrapped in the European Union
European Union (EU) lawmakers voted 534 to 25 to scrap roaming fees charged for using mobile phones while users are abroad in another EU...
ECB holds interest rates at 0.25%
The Governing Council of the ECB decided to keep its benchmark interest rate at 0.25%, which is already a record low. The interest rates...
UK EU membership crucial, says car industry
UK EU membership is crucial, says the automotive industry.
Being part of the European Union is vital for future success, said Mike Hawes, Chief Executive...
Great Recession over, but global obstacles remain, says IMF chief
Although the Great Recession is over and the world economy is turning the corner, there are still global obstacles that inhibit faster growth, said...
German minimum wage approved
A German minimum wage of €8.50 ($11.75) per hour has been approved by Chancellor Angela Merkel – it will start in 2015. Out of...
Should family businesses hire outside bloodline?
It is understandable why family businesses aim to keep things within the bloodline, the Hiltons and Murdochs have thrived with such an approach. However,...
Greek bailout €8.3bn instalment approved by Eurozone
The next installment of the Greek bailout - €8.3bn ($11.4bn) - has been approved by Eurozone ministers. According to Jeroen Dijsselbloem, Dutch Finance Minister...
Obamacare 7 million target reached
President Barack Obama announced that 7.1 million people have signed up for affordable care the through the Health Insurance Marketplace. The figure will be...