The idea of eurozone economies clubbing together to issue bonds representing all 17 member nations has been gathering momentum in recent days.
Surviving on minimum wage may seem close to impossible, especially in today's economy, but many families are doing just that. The key is to have a plan and to know where you're going so there are no financial surprises in the way.
The UK government's targeted rate of inflation rose in July, following higher prices for clothing and footwear and fees for financial services.
When a nation becomes liberalized, the economic effects can be profound for the country and for investors. Economic liberalization refers to a country "opening up" to the rest of the world with regards to trade, regulations, taxation and other areas that generally affect business in the country. As a general rule, you can determine to what degree a country is liberalized economically by how easy it is to invest and do business in the country.
Japan's economy contracted less than expected in the last quarter, showing stronger signs of recovery from the deadly tsunami.
Inflation, to one degree or another, is a fact of life. Consumers, businesses and investors are impacted by any upward trend in prices. In this article, we'll look at various elements in the investing process affected by inflation and show you what you need to be aware of.
US consumers cut their spending in June for the first time in almost two years, according to new data.
Banking giant HSBC has said it will cut another 25,000 jobs by 2013 and exit operations in 20 countries as it looks to save billions of dollars.
Anyone who has traveled outside of North America has likely noticed that prices can be very different around the world. What are luxuries in some countries are relatively common in others and vice versa. Price is a central mechanism in economics as it represents the place where suppliers and consumers do business, so it is interesting to explore these differences and the factors that shape them.
Below are some key ways and investing strategies you can implement into your financial plans and portfolios to make sure you don’t fall victim to a diminished purchasing power.