Economy

FirewoodFX guides traders to success in volatile market

FirewoodFX is helping its clients make the most of the extreme volatility that has rattled forex markets during the pandemic

With the German economy’s robust growth and the rest of the bloc following suit, forecasters are predicting a golden era of European growth

German GDP grows by 3.3 percent in the third quarter

The German economy’s accelerating pace, on target for its best annual performance since 2011, boosts Europe’s expansion

Is Germany’s economic strength an illusion of figures?

Germany’s current account surplus is not the great evil Donald Trump proclaims, but it might be a sign the country needs to consider investing in infrastructure and public services

A new frontier

The US recovery has gathered pace since the turn of the year, with more and more growth hubs springing up across the country. European CEO contues its look at the most promising locations for European companies to invest

Across the Atlantic

As an increasing number of firms look to the US for expansion and growth, European CEO explores 10 of the country’s best investment destinations for European businesses

Ireland – it’s all boom and bust

European CEO editor-in-chief Michael McCaw speaks about the future of the country’s economy

Google’s EU HQ in Dublin’s Silicon Docks area. The city is an ideal place for businesses to set up, with lower costs than locations such as London and a positive tax regime

Dublin: a gateway to the world

Ireland is increasingly being seen as an ideal business destination. Dublin attracts European and American investors for reasons beyond location

A European Commission shows that Ireland is set to become the EU's fastest-growing economy. Still, the country remains volatile, with a debt-to-GDP ratio of 115 percent

Ireland becomes EU’s fastest-growing economy

Growth expected to reach 3.5 percent over the next year would make Ireland the EU’s fastest-growing economy

Margrethe Vestager, commissioner in charge of the EU's competition policy, said that the union's decision to cap card payment fees would be good for consumers, business and Europe

EU backs deal to cap card payment fees

The European Union has agreed to cap fees retailers’ pay to process debit and credit card payments across all 28 member states

A carnival in Rio de Janeiro, a masterpiece of Brazilian project management. FIA Business School is helping to further the country's business prospects

FIA recognised for its innovative contribution to Brazilian business

Located in the heart of one of the world’s most thriving economies, FIA Business School is spreading a uniquely Brazilian management style throughout the world

Buildings on Lagos River in Nigeria. Innovative construction projects in Lagos are now entering the production phase

Engineering is critical to Nigeria’s economic development, says Stag

Nigeria has come to the fore as a major economic superpower in recent years, spearheaded by a thriving engineering sector

Headquarters of the ECB. In a controversial move, the bank has implemented negative interest rates in an attempt to stimulate economic growth in Europe

Could negative interest rates be positive for the economy?

The ECB has lowered interest rates to a negative level for the first time. Such a move has only ever been tried in smaller economies before – and with little effect. Will this move be positive for the economy?

The European Commission's latest figures indicate Europe is in recovery, though Olli Rehn, the Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs, was keen to emphasise that the figures were "modest"

Europe is finally in recovery, says EC

After five difficult years, the European Commission is adamant that the region is finally in recovery. Figures certainly seem to support the claim, but how are people faring post-crisis

At the WEF meeting in Davos today, George Osborne debated the effectiveness of monetary policy in supporting a modern economy

Davos update: “Monetary policy works” says Osborne in fiery debate

Osborne, Summers and Kuroda debated the effectiveness of monetary policy on supporting economic growth on Day 3 at Davos

Managing the recovery: Is Europe finally creeping out of recession?

With companies across Europe beginning to make the first tentative steps towards managing the challenges of a return to economic prosperity, now would be the ideal time to introduce an interim manager

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