Economics

The UK's stagnating economy avoided a triple-dip recession today after initial estimates showed it expanded 0.3% in the first quarter of 2013.

One of the German government's closest economic advisers has warned the euro has a "limited chance of survival" and may only last for another five years.

Equity markets have moved sharply higher despite a brief sell-off yesterday sparked by inaccurate reports of a terrorist attack on the White House.

J.P. Morgan Asset Management has highlighted what it expects will be the three main investment themes to follow in Q2.

Banking giant HSBC has proposed reducing staff numbers by 1,149 as part of a restructure of its wealth business.

Technology giant ARM - the provider of microchips used in tablets and smartphones - helped drive the FTSE 100 higher this morning after a round of better than expected results.

The FTSE 100 continued to recover today as banks lifted the index higher on signs that some of the instability in Europe is coming to an end.

Barclays' investment banking chief Rich Ricci and wealth management head Tom Kalaris are to retire as the company restructures its senior management team.

A growing trend towards excessive risk-taking and lack of action to repair broken bank balance sheets could trigger a "chronic" new phase in the financial crisis, the International Monetary fund has warned.

Apple shares have hit their lowest levels in a year and half, after a supplier hinted at a slowdown in iPhone and iPad production.