2014 year of 'hard truths' for British economy: Osborne
British 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.
Top French court approves 75% company tax on high salaries
France's top court Sunday approved a proposal for companies to pay 75 percent tax on annual salaries exceeding one million euros in line with President Francois Hollande's drive to limit executive pay at a time of economic hardship.
Fireworks but no joy as Latvia joins eurozone
Fireworks will light up the skies above Riga when Latvia adopts the euro on January 1, but on the ground the feeling will be far from festive among those fearing the impact of the switch.
Kazakhstan's GDP grows 6% in 11 months
Kazakhstan's GDP has grown 6% in real terms during the period from January to November 2013: Statistics Agency.
Hit like ton of BRICS: 2013 tough year for emerging markets
Only recently hailed as the saviours of the world economy, emerging markets had a tough year in 2013, hit by slow growth, market instability and social unrest that have worried investors -- though some analysts say the fear is overblown.
Bailout over but suffering goes on for Ireland's most needy
Ireland will receive plaudits this weekend when it exits its financial bailout but advocacy groups warn that the most vulnerable in society will still suffer from lingering austerity measures.
No fear of 'Mandela crash' for Africa's largest economy
Economists slapped down speculation that Nelson Mandela's death could prompt an economic and financial slump in South Africa, but warned the gains he inspired remain fragile.
Kazakhstan needs to quintuple GDP to join developed nations
Kazakhstan will enter the list of competitive countries if the per capita GDP reaches $60 thousand.
Kazakhstan's GDP grows 5.7 percent
Kazakhstan's GDP in January-October 2013 has grown 5.8 percent in real terms.
Fitch Ratings affirms Kazakhstan's Long-term foreign and local currency IDRs at 'BBB+' and 'A-' respectively
The Outlooks on the Long-term IDRs are Stable.
EBRD raises Kazakhstan’s estimated GDP growth rate
At the same time the Bank’s analysts point to weakness of the country’s banking sector, with over 30% of the loan portfolios being NPLs.
EU to hold France, Germany to account in push for growth
The EU will this week test a new system to ensure states toe economic rules when it decides whether to challenge eurozone giants Germany and France, over their growth and deficit policies.
ADB lowers Kazakhstan’s economy growth estimate from 5.2% to 4.8%
According to the Kazakhstan’s State Agency for Statistics, the country’s GDP grew by 5.5%from January to August.
Kazakhstan retains GDP growth at 5.1%
The economy growth is driven by the growing consumer spending: the country’s retail turnover has grown by 12.3% since the start of the year: Economic Affairs Minister.
Moody’s Investors Service on Kazkahstan’s 2013 GDP
According to the rating agency, GDP can be maintained at 5% in 2014, with the growth depending on the giant Kashagan oilfield expected to start commercial production later this year.
Kazakhstan GDP grows 5 percent in January-May 2013
GDP growth made 5 percent in January-May 2013, which is 0.2 percent higher than in January-April this year: Minister.
Real GDP growth is to be maintained at 6%: Minister of Economic Affairs and Budget Planning
May 10 the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development cut down its economy growth estimated for Kazakhstan from 6% to 4.9%.
Labor migrants generate $1.1 billion a year for Kazakhstan
At least 0.57 percent of Kazakhstan's GDP -- $1.1 billion per year -- is generated by labor migrants.
GDP expected at 5% in H1 in Kazakhstan
Forecast GDP growth will make 5 percent in Kazakhstan in the first half of 2013.
Kazakhstan to spend 1 percent of GDP on green economy
There are many scenarios and we will compare them, but I think we will invest at least 1 percent: Kazakhstan Minister.
