Let's take a look at two global economic updates or interesting key developments that happened in the past week. First up, we see how global stock markets' rallied with the U.S. recovery in the cards. Next, we'll zoom in to the Japan's economy and how …

Global stock markets have reflected the recovery of the developed world's economies this year, particularly those of “peripheral” eurozone countries, but the latest performance figures also show it has been a torrid year for many emerging markets …

The world's second-largest ready-made garment exporter launched a $24-million inspection blitz in late November to fix thousands of death-trap factories after a series of accidents highlighted the industry's appalling safety record. "We had a target to …

It is the year of the taper in 2014. By outlining a timetable for scaling back its third round of monetary stimulus starting in January, the US Federal Reserve believes that the world's largest economy is strong enough to slowly switch off its life …

Forecasters are increasingly describing clear skies ahead for the global economy and markets in 2014. But are investors wise to ignore potential storm clouds gathering in the East, where China's huge banking system is undergoing a fresh cash crunch?

WASHINGTON — The global economy may be entering a new phase as the year draws to a close. New data suggest some of the uncertainty that has characterized much of 2013 appears to be lifting as a new year begins, though economists are cautious.

The world economy agenda which was established last October by the IMF can be described as follows: It seeks to implement ambitious policy actions to achieve sustained strong and balanced growth with financial stability. Moreover, the agenda will …

2014 will be challenging for Australia as it grapples with a transition away from resources. There are signs of a global recovery, but emerging market risks and a savings glut pose impediments to growth.

More investors are optimistic about the global economy amid positive outlooks for Japanese and European equities, though weakness in the U.S. dollar continues to threaten improvement, according to the latest survey by Bank of America Corp.'s ( BAC ) …