macroeconomics

'Long and painful' road to recovery

Gold miners offer best access

Some companies will 'only become stronger'

Latest figures make for 'grim reading'

History tells us that US elections are all about the economy. For a nation priding itself on economic dominance on the international stage, this makes sense.

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Up to 13.7% default rate

Waning OPEC influence to change industry dynamics

Former Obama-appointed US Treasury official on recession outlook

Key themes to generate much-needed growth