Economics

Investec Bank is offering investors looking for alternative investment ideas the opportunity to invest in a new fleet of aircraft.

The Bank of England still has the 'firepower' to boost the economy through another round of quantitative easing (QE), policymaker David Miles had said.

The Bank of England's increasingly unconventional policies could see it cut interest rates further, according to Threadneedle head of multi-asset Toby Nangle.

The FTSE 100's dismal week continued today as the UK's leading index fell to a four-month low, and remains on course to make a loss for the week.

The eurozone has officially entered recession, the latest GDP data shows, as growth in core economies was offset by a surprisingly weak figure from the Netherlands.

Global credit ratings agency Moody's has warned the UK is at risk of losing its AAA status should the economy slide into a triple-dip recession.

US indices slumped overnight as prospect of politicians at loggerheads over the fiscal cliff continued to worry investors.

Bank of England governor Mervyn King has said the UK economy may contract once again in the fourth quarter of 2012 despite moving out of recession in Q3.

European markets were flat in mid-morning trading today as investors paused for breath amid fresh rumours Spain is about to request an official bailout.

As Greece finds itself making headlines once more, eurosceptic John Redwood has warned a euro break-up is still on the cards.