Economic News
Van attack in Barcelona leaves 13 dead and many more injured
A van has run over and killed 13 people on the popular Ramblas thoroughfare of Barcelona, Spain, leaving a further 80 injured.
Investors more confident in Asia Pacific and Europe region than UK and US
UK investors are most confident about backing the Asia Pacific region and global emerging markets more than the UK stock market, according to new research.
VAT halted on mining imports to Congo
After reinstating a value-added tax (VAT) on imports by mining companies in mid-2016, The Democratic Republic of Congo has again suspended the duty.
Comment: Car finance's lack of transparency is hurting consumers
As consumer debt continues to pile up, writes Graham Hill of the National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers, the last few months has seen scrutiny turned on various lines of credit.
Just 40% of new businesses operating with insurance - AXA
More people than ever are throwing off the shackles to start their own business, but are doing so without appropriate insurance, UK insurer AXA has revealed in a survey.
US industrial production jumps ahead in July
US industrial production continued expanding in July as increased energy and utilities output offset a decline in manufacturing.
August Philly Fed index points to stronger activity
Activity in the US mid-Atlantic factory sector gained momentum, according to the results of one of the most widely-watched surveys.
US jobless claims fall sharply in latest week
One of the most widely-followed gauges for the US jobs market revealed it continued to be in robust health.
UK retail sales remain subdued but beat forecasts
UK retail sales were stronger than expected in July but strong food sales are continuing to mask wider weakness as consumers feel the pinch.
British households cutting costs at two year high
An increasing number of Britons have sought to change spending habits in order to cut down on household expenses over the second quarter of the year, citing a weaker pound as the main motivator behind the tightening of purse strings.
South Korea's president says North is dangerously close to crossing a 'red line'
South Korea's president cautioned Pyongyang not to pursue nuclear missile capabilities while underlining that Seoul and Washington shared the same aims.
Trump axes key business councils after CEOs drop out
US President Donald Trump has disbanded two of his key business advisory councils after a plethora of CEOs quit in response to his stance on events following clashes in Charlottesville sparked by white supremacist groups.
US FDIC files High Court LIBOR suit against several High Street lenders
A federal US government agency has brought a case against several of the world's largest banks, including the biggest UK lenders, alleging that their manipulation of the London Interbank Offered Rate resulted in losses for US lenders.