Moody's downgrades Russia debt to 'junk' levelMoody's cut Russia's debt rating by one notch into 'junk' territory, saying the Ukraine crisis and the fall in oil prices and the ruble will further undermine Russia's economy.
Greece eyes pain-free EU loan dealGreece was expected to bid for extra debt crisis aid from the EU without strings attached, ahead of a closely-watched ECB meeting on the country's emergency funds.
Britain's Tesco picks new chairmanTroubled British supermarket giant Tesco named John Allan as chairman, ending a four-month search after Richard Broadbent resigned amid an accounting scandal.
18 February 2015 12:41
UK's Labour details pre-poll economic planBritain's main opposition Labour party outlined its economic plan to try to woo middle-income voters ahead of an anticipated closely-fought election in May.
French MPs to vote on controversial reform planMillions of tourists in Paris will be able to shop all-week long if French MPs pass a controversial set of reforms seen as vital to unblock its stuttering economy.
HSBC boss says SwissLeaks claims 'painful'The boss of HSBC, which is at the centre of claims that it helped customers at its Swiss private bank avoid millions of dollars of tax.
Plan to mitigate devaluation in Kazakhstan presented by Khudaibergenov, UshbayevWith the coming of February Kazakhstan's population and businesses were holding their breaths waiting for the National Bank's next move on the tenge. Is devaluation inevitable and how bad can it be? Kazakhstani experts Olzhas Khudaiberganov and Anuar Ushbayev say they have a plan.
Low oil prices won't spur world growth: Moody'sLow oil prices normally help grease the wheels of business and spur global economic growth, but Moody's said it would not revise its forecasts for the G20,.
G20 'determined' to lift growth but rifts remainThe world's top 20 economies expressed determination to raise global growth but struggled to overcome divisions over the most suitable methods .
11 February 2015 12:12
Kazakh delegation visits TatarstanAn oofficial delegation from Kazakhstan has visited Tatarstan, one of the most developed regions of Russia.
