World 2013 growth seen slow, political risks remain-bank group

WASHINGTON: Political risks ranging from turmoil in Italy to potential impediments to euro area reform could hamper the world economy next year, a global banking group warned on Tuesday as it projected another year of sluggish growth.

Monti repeats Italy does not need euro zone aid

(Reuters) - Prime Minister Mario Monti rejected suggestions on Saturday that Italy should seek aid from its euro zone partners to bind a new government to strict reform conditions after elections likely to be held in March.

Monti expects to see Italy recovery signs within months

CERNOBBIO, Italy (Reuters) - Prime Minister Mario Monti said on Saturday he expected it would be only a few more months before signs of recovery start to emerge in the recession-hit Italian economy.

Italy's Monti says not planning income tax cut

ROME (Reuters) - Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti said on Thursday his government is not considering cutting income taxes, denying a newspaper report that he was looking to such a move to revive the stagnant economy.

Italy's Monti warns Europe of 'psychological break-up'

Italy's Prime Minister Mario Monti has warned of a "psychological break-up" of Europe that must be contained.

Eurozone industrial production falls in April

Output from eurozone factories fell by 0.8% in April, according to the latest official figures from EU body Eurostat.