The Latest Breaking News from Economy

The Bundesbank racked up its first loss since 1979, as president Joachim Nagel called on Germany's incoming government to save the economy.

Global markets show mixed performance with gains in Europe and China, while U.S. awaits economic updates and consumer sentiment shifts.

The tranquil island is increasingly being taken over by military personnel

The EU on Wednesday proposed paring back its environmental rules to give businesses breathing room faced with US and Chinese competition -- while still vowing to decarbonise Europe's economy.

Donald Trump has reportedly agreed a deal for the US to jointly develop Ukraine’s mineral resources. Although the agreement, which has yet to be signed, is not thought to include any security guarantees for Ukraine, Kyiv will hope it will pave the way for continued US support in its fight…

The US president, Donald Trump, is challenging official figures around the country’s federal debt, suggesting possible fraud in its calculation. The president’s remarks have added a controversial twist to an issue that is both complex and consequential for the United States. And it has implications for the global economy and…

The Botswana government has signed a new diamond sales agreement crucial to its economy with the De Beers mining company after seven years of negotiations

German businesses and economists push for government action on economy before national election.

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: A catastrophe is about to fall on the UK’s creative sectors – worth at least £120bn a year to the economy. That's why The Independent, along with every other newspaper, is backing the Make It Fair campaign