Highlights
The U.K. economy grew more than expected in the first quarter and George Osborne pointed to signs of healing. But three charts show why the U.K.'s austerity plan is so controversial and why many argue it isn't working. |
Singapore could overtake Switzerland as the world's capital for offshore wealth by 2020, a new report says. |
News that breaks on Twitter is now news that moves the markets, sometimes even when it's not news. Here's a look at some tweets that affected trading. |
Most experts would agree investing in the stock market is not for those of a nervous disposition, but one bank has identified the six key errors investors regularly make, and crucially, how to avoid them. |
Colbert devotes two segments to mocking the demolished intellectual case for austerity. |
The French Finance Minister Pierre Moscovici took to Twitter on Wednesday to deny that he had fallen asleep during Cypriot bailout talks, slamming what he called "French bashing." |
Asia’s economic development and a growing consumer class means the temptation to return home for those Asian entrepreneurs with a Western education is strong, experts say. |
A bogus tweet on the Associated Press twitter account caused $136.5 billion to be wiped off the S&P 500. |
Saudi Arabia could change its official weekend to Friday-Saturday, in a move designed to move it closer into lockstep with global financial markets, and boost its economy. |
Bomb detection technology is a growing industry, with more resources likely on the way. Here are seven new tools that could stop the next terrorist with a bomb in a backpack. |
Pimco's Bill Gross has launched an attack on Britain and the euro zone for cutting debt with severe austerity measures, warning that such action risks stifling recovery, the FT reports. |
Despite the election of Giorgio Napolitano as Italy's president, analysts said a snap election couldn't be ruled out. |
Here are the some of the show stoppers at the Auto Shanghai Summit, together with highly anticipated models scheduled to be released soon in this red-hot market. |
Britain's Dairy Crest Group took an unusual step to protect its pension fund and further reduce its deficit, signing over its maturing cheese inventory to the retirement scheme. |
Major debt restructuring for both Cyprus and Greece will probably force the struggling euro zone countries to leave the single currency, according to Citigroup. |
We look at bizarre "Made in Asia" innovations that have caught the consumer's imagination. |
From built-in fridges to partition walls, Rolls Royce owners in China are investing a sizable sum of cash to soup up the interiors of their ultra-luxury vehicles. |
The collapse in bullion prices may rekindle gold mining takeovers as Chinese companies and other investors step in to rescue small and mid-sized miners. |
The U.K. can't resort to major fiscal stimulus, the head of sovereign ratings at Fitch told CNBC. |
Lower inflation resulting from falling oil prices could allow more expansionary monetary policies in Europe, Credit Suisse says. |
“Time is running out“ for Francois Hollande to save France, says the country’s largest independent asset manager. But will he listen? |
Leading emerging markets investor Mark Mobius is still bullish on China, despite the country's disappointing economic growth in the first quarter. |
It is clear why Iceland is interested in China: the Arctic nation’s prime minister is currently in Beijing to sign a free trade agreement that will boost Icelandic fish exports more than somewhat. |
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South Korean rapper Psy's new video, "Gentleman", rocketed up the YouTube heights with more than 82 million views on Tuesday, chasing the success of his megahit "Gangnam Style". |
Anti-euro political parties are on the rise, find out why this one has analysts particularly worried. |
The super cycle in commodities has come to an end, according to researchers at Citi, who downgraded several mining stocks on Monday as metals prices have continued to decline. |
Consumers of high-end diamond jewelry want the real thing and are willing to pay up, even though the lab-made variety are free of the 'blood diamonds' stigma. |
Britain's economy is showing one unexpected bright spot: the job market for butlers is booming. |
Cherie Blair says the electoral success of Margaret Thatcher made her husband aware of the importance of claiming the center ground. |
A new study is turning the American dream on its head: Maybe it's not hard work that brings success and money. Maybe it's sheer brainpower. |