Germany to push for economic reforms in G7

Germany wants to promote structural economic, financial market and tax reform when it takes over the presidency of the G7 club of rich nations next week, German media reports.

Stable govt brightens prospects for recovery - RBI

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Prospects of economic recovery in India look bright following the formation of a stable government, though supply side issues need to be solved to help monetary policy bring down inflation, the Reserve Bank of India said on Thursday.

World Bank says trade protectionism starts to level off

(Reuters) - Barriers to imports in major economies are starting to recede after a rash of protectionism during the global financial crisis, World Bank figures showed on Thursday.

Taxes Proving Gift to Chile Banks as Reform Spurs Loans

President Michelle Bachelet’s tax plan has helped drive a 20 percent rally for Chilean financial stocks over the past year, or 10 times the return of the benchmark index.

South African miners return to work after wage deal

Thousands of miners at South Africa's biggest platinum mining firms have returned to work, a day after unions signed a wage deal to end a five-month strike.

Bank of England behaving like an unreliable boyfriend, say MPs

The Bank of England has been accused by MPs of behaving like an unreliable boyfriend, giving mixed messages on when the first rise in interest rates is likely.

Libya adopts $48bn 2014 budget

Libya's interim parliament has adopted a 2014 budget worth $48bn (£28bn), after delays due to the unrest that has plagued the country.