13 February 2012 Last updated at 07:06 ET

Background

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Lost decade? Watch: How the US went from boom to bust Despondent traders on the New York Stock Exchange in September 2008 Watch

Timeline From the euro's creation to Greek woes A protestor in Berlin in June 2011

An American Dream deferred Occupy Wall Street vs conservative critics A young woman holds a notebook

Our Experts

Robert Peston Article written by Robert Peston Robert Peston Business editor

Barclays, citizenship and bonuses

12:37 UK time, Friday, 10 February 2012

Barclays is putting a big stress on non-financial performance, such as charitable work and supporting economic growth. Will Barclays chief Bob Diamond take his bonus or give it to charity?

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Stephanie Flanders Article written by Stephanie Flanders Stephanie Flanders Economics editor

The meaning of 'negative' for Mr Osborne and the UK

14 hours ago

Officials are trying to appear "disappointed, but not surprised" by Moody's decision to put the UK's sovereign credit rating on negative outlook.

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Expert Views

  • Paul MasonPaul Mason

    The economics editor of Newsnight gives his take on the economic turmoil

  • Gavin HewittGavin Hewitt

    Views and analysis from the BBC's europe editor

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The best credit rating that can be given to a borrower's debts, indicating that the risk of borrowing defaulting is miniscule.
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