US Economy
Wall Street Market Report
Wall Street Market Report
Economy worries hit world markets
European and US shares fall on more fears over the state of the economy and the prospect of slower Eurozone growth.
Profile: Muammar Gaddafi
A profile of Libya's maverick leader Muammar Gaddafi, who has brought his country back from international isolation.
Job market jitters add to US woes
Downbeat US employment ad retail data adds to economic jitters despite more positive figures from the service sector.
Slowdown 'to hit poor countries'
The global slowdown will take its toll on growth in developing countries, the UN agency Unctad says.
Time needed to judge Bank choice
It will only become evident next year if the Bank of England was right to keep interest rates on hold at 5%.
McCain to detail presidency goals
John McCain is to set out his vision for the US presidency, accepting his party's candidacy for the White House.
US Election issues guide
Find out the positions of Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain on key election issues.
Businesses send message to Brown
Scottish business leaders tell the BBC Scotland news website what they would like Gordon Brown to say in his speech in Glasgow.
Bank keeps UK interest rate at 5%
The Bank of England holds interest rates at 5% for a fifth month as it balances a weak economy and high inflation.
Brown defends UK economic record
Gordon Brown says Britain is better placed than in previous decades to weather a global financial crisis.
Voices: Pakistan's presidential race
People across Pakistan give their views on who should be the next president of their country.
Grim backdrop to UK rate decision
The Bank of England will announce its latest interest rate decision on Thursday against a backdrop of a looming recession.
US economy 'facing stagflation'
The US economy is facing slow growth and higher prices according to the Federal Reserve.
Full text: Sarah Palin
The full text of the speech given by Alaska Governor Sarah Palin to the Republican National Convention in St Paul, Minnesota.
US election at-a-glance: 3 Sept
VP nominee Sarah Palin takes the Republican convention by storm, after speeches by Rudy Giuliani, Mike Huckabee and Mitt Romney.
Full text: Rudy Giuliani
The full text of the speech given by former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani to the Republican National Convention in St Paul, Minnesota.
Crude oil price drops below $109
Crude oil prices slip further after Hurricane Gustav fails to disrupt output and on concerns slowing world growth will dent demand.
Georgia negotiates $750m IMF loan
The IMF is set to give Georgia a $750m loan to help tackle the economic damage from its conflict with Russia.
Pound dips further against dollar
The pound continues to fall against the US dollar, hitting its lowest level since April 2006 on fears the UK is set for recession.