Economics

The UK's current account deficit widened faster than expected in the third quarter to reach a record high of £27bn.

Vladimir Putin has said Russia could take as long as two years to recover from its burgeoning economic crisis.

The US economy added 321,000 jobs last month, a figure well above the 230,000 rise that had been forecast and one which will bring forward expectations of a US rate hike.

China's export and import growth in September has beaten analyst expectations.

The pound dropped to its lowest rate against the dollar in almost a year this afternoon after the US unemployment rate fell below 6%, triggering a further rally for the dollar.

Sluggish growth in the US has led the Federal Reserve to question whether the economy is struggling with ‘economic hysteresis' - when a recession permanently damages growth potential. The issue could have huge implications for monetary policy and equity...

Bond managers have said the European Central Bank's move to cut rates and start buying asset-backed securities in Europe means it is now unlikely to implement a mainstream QE programme.

Britain's economic recovery will be at risk if Scotland votes for independence next month, the president of Britain's biggest business lobby has warned.

Prepare for fireworks as policy uncertainty returns

Scotland: Home of the extremely brave?