World finance leaders see threats ahead for global economy

WASHINGTON (AP) — The world's financial leaders see a number of threats facing a global economy still on an uneven road to recovery with U.S. and European officials worrying that Greece will default on its debt.

German economy minister plays down boost from EU-US trade deal: Magazine

BERLIN: Germany's economy minister warned on Saturday against overblowing expectations for an economic boost from a trade deal between the United States and European Union but said the pact was needed to set high common standards for consumers.

World Bank calls for quantitative easing to stop eurozone stagnation

The World Bank has warned of the risk of the eurozone sliding into permanent stagnation and urged the European Central Bank to embark on a money-creation programme to boost growth.

Canada-EU free trade deal may pave way for US agreement

Canada and the European Union have agreed the final text for a free trade agreement that could provide a blueprint for a US-EU trade deal.

Global economy ends first half on a high: PMI

LONDON (Reuters) - The global economy ended the first half on a high as business activity picked up in June, with new orders pouring in at their fastest rate in over three years, a survey showed on Thursday.

Germany Warns European Markets Not to Celebrate Prematurely

Germany’s top finance officials warned investors against prematurely celebrating an overhaul of Europe’s economies four years after they plunged into crisis.

Five signs that the global economic recovery may be an illusion

The global economy seemed to be on the mend when the International Monetary Fund met for its spring meeting in Washington 10 years ago.

World economic recovery struggling to gain traction

(Reuters) - Another month of slower factory activity in China and a sharp decline in a closely-watched gauge of U.S. manufacturing on Thursday added to concern about the state of the global economy.

Canada's economic recovery 'relatively strong': PM Harper

TEL AVIV (Reuters) - Canada's economic recovery has been quite strong, and could continue to improve as the global economy advances, Prime Minister Stephen Harper said on Wednesday.

IMF Raises Global Outlook as Advanced Nations Accelerate

The International Monetary Fund raised its forecast for global growth this year as expansions in the U.S. and U.K. accelerate, and urged advanced economies to maintain monetary accommodation to strengthen the recovery.

Global factory growth picks up but Europe diverging

(Reuters) - Increasing demand for manufactured goods drove global factory activity higher last month but the spurt in the euro zone masked a widening disparity among some of the bloc's key members.

Manufacturing leads recovery in global economy

Manufacturers around the world enjoyed a pick-up in activity last month, bolstering hopes the global economy is gathering steam.

On Global Recovery, Positives Now Outweigh Negatives

The ayes have it. The global economy is in recovery mode after a disastrous 2008-09 financial crisis shuttered hundreds of banks and forced millions of people into unemployment lines.

Corporate Canada poised to take advantage of strong U.S. economic recovery in 2014: CIBC report

TORONTO , Oct. 21, 2013 /CNW/ - Corporate Canada has never been in a better position to capitalize on a U.S. economic recovery, finds CIBC World Markets Inc. latest Composite Indicator of Corporate Canada's Strength.

China's Xi sees 'long and tortuous' world economic recovery

NUSA DUA, Indonesia (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday he expected a "long and tortuous process" of world economic recovery, while China's economic growth rate of about 7 percent was "within a reasonable and expected range".

World Economic Forum Ends With Stark Warning Over Global Economy

The World Economic Forum's annual meeting broke up on Saturday night amid warnings that attendees were too relaxed and optimistic about the state of the global economy.

IMF: Global economic recovery 'weakening'

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned again of a weakening global economic recovery despite government efforts to stimulate growth.

How Long Can the Stock Market Defy Economic Gravity?

As the pragmatic conservative economist Herbert Stein once said, “If something cannot go on forever, it won’t.”I’ve been thinking about that saying a lot in relation to today’s bull market and the complacency with which investors seem to view it.

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.

Fed extends aid to foreign banks

The Federal Reserve, along with four other central banks, announced Thursday that it will extend a program that keeps borrowing costs cheap for foreign banks that want to deal in U.S. dollars.