2014 year of 'hard truths' for British economy: OsborneBritish finance minister George Osborne will warn that 2014 is to be the year of "hard truths" and public spending cuts when he sets out his plans for the year ahead.
US urges Supreme Court to review Argentina debt caseThe US government has urged the Supreme Court to intervene in Argentina's fight over paying up on its defaulted debt, saying a lower court ruling against the country was wrong.
Crisis what crisis? Portugal's richest get richerPortugal may be mired in a debt crisis, but its 25 richest people got 16 percent wealthier in 2013, with fortunes equivalent to nearly 10 percent of the country's GDP, rankings published Thursday showed.
Japan gives muted welcome to US debt fixJapan's finance minister on Friday gave a muted welcome to the US debt deal, but hinted at the need for a more permanent solution to the warring in Washington.
Congress pulls US back from brink, averts defaultThe United States was spared the ignominy of a disastrous debt default Wednesday when Congress passed a bill extending the nation's borrowing authority and ending a two-week government shutdown.
17 October 2013
Political chaos pushes US up against debt deadlineA day of political disarray Tuesday pushed America to within hours of a debt default deadline, but two veteran senators chased a last-gasp deal to stave off a sudden shock to the global economy.
16 October 2013
US lawmakers split despite October 17 debt deadlineThe United States is still facing a potentially devastating sovereign debt default, after senators failed to agree on terms to reopen the federal government and raise the country's borrowing limit.
14 October 2013
Struggling Alitalia in last-gasp bid for survivalFive years after a botched rescue, Italy's troubled carrier Alitalia gasped for survival on Tuesday buried by a mountain of debt, unpaid gas bills and only the slimmest of options.
IMF approves 1.7 bn euro loan payout to Greece The International Monetary Fund released 1.72 billion euros ($2.29 billion) in aid for Greece on Monday after completing a review of the country's performance under the international rescue program.
Obama kicks off economy tour as new fiscal fight looms US President Barack Obama hits the road this week to drum up support for his economic program as rival Republicans warn of a new showdown over the government's debt ceiling.
24 July 2013
EU leaders meet as doubts grow over future EU leaders meet this week knowing they have to deliver growth and jobs, especially for the young, as years of debt crisis austerity and soaring dole queues test faith in the European project.