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Facebook says it will sell 25% more shares than first planned in its forthcoming flotation in response to strong demand.
Bank warns of euro crisis 'storm'
The Bank of England warns that the eurozone is "tearing itself apart" with the "storm" threatening the UK recovery, as it cuts its forecast for growth this year.
The Federal Reserve is worried about the impact on the US economy if government spending is cut sharply, minutes of its April meeting show.
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Robert Peston
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11 hours ago
The $2bn loss made by JP Morgan’s chief investment office highlights that bankers have been forced by regulators to do almost nothing to eliminate the impenetrable complexity of how they operate.
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Stephanie Flanders
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2 hours ago
As Sir Mervyn was at pains to emphasise, this is not a simple matter of "in or out" - or even, in Prime Minister David Cameron's rather undiplomatic phrase, "make-up or break-up".
US April retail sales in slowdown
US retail sales barely grew in April, rising 0.1% compared with a gain of 0.7% the month before, while consumer prices stayed unchanged.
Eurozone economy avoids recession
The eurozone avoids returning to recession after recording zero economic growth in the first three months of the year, figures show.
Africa 'must boost food output'
The United Nations Development Programme says Africa needs to boost agricultural productivity if it is to sustain its economic boom.
India to cut Iran oil imports 11%
India says it will cut imports of Iranian oil by 11% in the current financial year as it continues to face pressure from the US.
IPL suspends 'corrupt' players
India's cricket authorities suspend five IPL players who are being investigated for corruption after a sting by undercover TV reporters.
Welcome to the social revolution
The social web and mobile technologies have accelerated the rate at which relationships develop, information is shared and influence takes hold, says Salesforce.com's Marc Benioff
Viewpoint: Why New York City is best for small businesses
As part of our continuing series looking at starting up and running businesses around the world, Rob Walsh, commissioner of the New York City Department of Small Business Services, explains the situation in his city, and the work of his department.
Flight delay payments move closer
Airlines are likely to be told they must pay compensation to passengers whose flights are delayed by three hours or more.
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