US not worried over oil threats The US energy secretary has been bullish about how the country would cope if countries such as Venezuela and Iran cut oil supplies.
Italian public debt 'a disaster' A member of Italy's new government describes the country's large public deficit as a "disaster".
Russia 'fails to meet gas need' Russia will fail to meet future Western demand for its gas until it boosts investment and reform, a global body warns.
MPC appointment ruffles feathers Controversy surrounds the Chancellor's appointment of a US-based academic to the UK's rate-setting committee.
OECD warns on global imbalances The OECD warns that the global imbalances in world trade are unsustainable and must be tackled.
India and China 'to boost Africa' French-based economic think-tank the OECD says booming economies in India and China can help Africa.
