Claims that the finance sector brings jobs and revenue were exposed as a sham and the rest of us inherited a legacy of debt, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty
August 2005, and the people who steer the world economy Continue reading
Claims that the finance sector brings jobs and revenue were exposed as a sham and the rest of us inherited a legacy of debt, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty
August 2005, and the people who steer the world economy Continue reading
We look at their fortunes and how their countries coped with the worst financial collapse since the 1930s
In the wake of the collapse of Lehman Brothers in 2008 the G20 called an emergency meeting in Washington in a Continue reading
Grard Collomb to step down next year to enter Lyon mayoral race in 2020
Frances interior minister, Grard Collomb, has announced he will resign next year to run for his former job as mayor of of Lyon, in yet another Continue reading
Just 17 countries recognise Taiwan after El Salvador ties foundered on financial aid
El Salvador and Taiwan have severed official ties, with the central American country switching its diplomatic allegiance to China.
Taiwans foreign minister, Joseph Wu, said on Monday Continue reading
World population of people in ultra-high-net-worth bracket increased by 12% last year
Almost 30,000 people joined the ranks of the global super-rich last year, as booming global stock markets boosted the fortunes of the already very-rich and tipped them over Continue reading
The strategy of austerity will have long-term consequences throughout Europe
After eight years, Greece will on Monday be deemed strong enough to stand on its own feet. The international bailout programme that has provided Athens with emergency financial support Continue reading
Ankara officials will channel money into Turkeys financial markets and banks
Turkeys beleagured currency has bounced back from record lows after Qatar pledged to shore up the banking sectors shaky finances with loans worth $15bn (11.8bn).
A week after a Continue reading
MPs and outlets including the Guardian listened to Chris Faulkner on fracking. He is now under arrest for fraud
The self-appointed evangelist of the Texas fracking boom launched into a jargon-laced monologue, prompting the chairman of the UK parliaments Continue reading
With casualty numbers still rising, some of the bereaved have shunned state commemorations to hold private memorials
The coffins, strewn with flowers and draped with the flags of different countries, were lined in a row as the mourners came Continue reading
Main elements of crisis remain unaddressed, with eventual bailout most probable outcome
Until reports came on Thursday night that the US was preparing to impose more sanctions, the Turkish government had had a decent few days. The currency crisis, Continue reading