G20 optimistic on global economy
Finance chiefs of the Group of 20 economic powers said they remained confident about the global economy, despite renewed weakness in areas like the eurozone.
11 October 2014
IMF: Ukraine needs more financial support
The IMF said that embattled Ukraine will need more financing in addition to what the Fund and European partners have offered in the face of "major uncertainty."
IMF slashes Brazil growth forecast for 2014The International Monetary Fund slashed its 2014 economic growth forecast for Brazil by a full percentage point, blaming weak investment and a consumer funk.
Deflated Bulgarian strongman vows to form governmentBulgarian strongman Boyko Borisov said he would try to form a government and avoid national "bankruptcy" after his right-wing party came first in elections.
Kazakhstan’s ex Central Bank Governor on e-moneyAccording to Mr. Marchenko, member states of the Customs Union are excessively dependent on foreign payment systems, with introduction of e-currencies by large Western corporations posing a threat to the national security.
India seen holding rates to guard against inflationIndia's central bank will keep interest rates on hold as it awaits more proof that stubborn high inflation is headed downward in Asia's third-largest economy.