economic growth

Why is Japan’s economy growing at its fastest pace in over two years?

Japan's economy grew at its fastest pace for more than two years in the second quarter amid high consumer spending…

Here’s what you need to know about China’s latest GDP growth figures

The Chinese economy grew faster than expected in the second quarter, expanding 6.9 percent. Financial analysts had forecast a lower GDP growth…

US jobs up but wage growth remains stagnant

US employment was up by more than Wall Street economists had expected last month, Labor Department figures published on Friday…

US Federal Reserve minutes reveal tensions over policy decisions

Federal Reserve policymakers were split on the pace of future interest rate rises, according to the minutes of the Fed's…

India introduces biggest tax reform in 70 years in an attempt to boost economic growth

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) will replace a myriad of India's federal and state taxes, government officials announced on…

Here’s what you need to know about the UN’s Ocean Conference in New York

The United Nations (UN) five-day Ocean Conference co-hosted by the governments of Fiji and Sweden kicked off today in New York City.…