One of the most successful investment vehicles of the past decade could be sowing the seeds of the next financial crisis.

France on Tuesday slumped to 13th place in a eurozone league table of financial security.

Success is threatening to become a problem for Brazil.

After an inconclusive election in Athens, these are some economic scenarios and their likely impact on the Eurozone.

There is a sharp divide between those economists who view the jump in oil and food prices as part of a trend that will bring higher inflation.

Spain has crept closer to a bailout as the government leaked plans to cut pension spending.

Developments in Spain and Portugal demand urgent attention.

The International Monetary Fund chief has warned that the re-emergence of global imbalances could be a threat to stability.