UK exports and business investment help second-quarter GDP growth

Exports and business investment helped the UK economy expand in the second quarter, according to official figures that confirmed a pickup in growth after a sluggish start to the year.

Greek economy grows in second quarter, helped by consumer spending

ATHENS, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Greece's economy grew 0.9 percent in the second quarter, compared with previous flash estimate of 0.8 percent earlier this month, helped by consumer spending and net exports, data showed on Friday.

Central Bank Doves Bring Some Relief to Commodity Bulls for Now

The case for a rebound in commodities from the lowest level in 16 years is getting a little help from central banks.

Once a source of envy, Germany's China exports turn into a risk

BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's export exposure to China, for years a source of economic strength, is fast turning into a risk that raises questions about the health of other sources of growth in Europe's largest economy.

Greek election confusion raises fresh fears over ability to pay debts

Confusion over the timing of fresh elections in Greece has threatened to jeopardise the prospects for a smooth transition to a new government and the ability of the debt-stricken country to meet the conditions of its €86bn bailout.

China fears, global growth doubts grip markets

Markets are watching for China's next move as signs of a slowdown in the world's second-largest economy stack up, raising expectations it will act to stoke growth.

UK income tax receipts reach surplus in July

A record month for income tax receipts helped the government achieve its first July surplus on the public finances for three years, according to official figures.