Japan's economic figures show it grew more than expected late last year, for now remaining the world's second biggest economy.

• Date: 15.02.2010  |  Published on EGF: 15.02.2010  |  Markets  |  from bbc.co.uk

Germany's recovery from recession faltered in the final quarter of 2009, preliminary figures show.

• Date: 12.02.2010  |  Published on EGF: 12.02.2010  |  Markets  |  from bbc.co.uk

Google takes the wraps off its latest social network - known as Buzz - pitting it directly against rival sites such as Facebook and Twitter.

• Date: 10.02.2010  |  Published on EGF: 09.02.2010  |  Markets  |  from bbc.co.uk

A day after China was confirmed as the world's largest exporter, figures for January show continued export strength.

• Date: 10.02.2010  |  Published on EGF: 10.02.2010  |  Markets  |  from bbc.co.uk

Climate change will make the world more fragrant, as warming temperatures make plants release more chemicals, according to a major scientific review.

• Date: 09.02.2010  |  Published on EGF: 09.02.2010  |  Energy  |  from bbc.co.uk

With Germany suffering its worst recession since World War II, booming exports in China have given the Asian economy the global edge. But Europe’s largest economy is showing signs of improvement.

• Date: 09.02.2010  |  Published on EGF: 09.02.2010  |  Markets  |  from Deutsche Welle

The euro strengthens against the pound and the dollar ahead of a meeting of EU leaders later this week.

• Date: 09.02.2010  |  Published on EGF: 09.02.2010  |  Markets  |  from bbc.co.uk

The European Commission backs Greek plans to cut its soaring budget deficit, but says progress must be stringently monitored.

• Date: 03.02.2010  |  Published on EGF: 03.02.2010  |  Markets  |  from bbc.co.uk