Greece makes peace with bailout pledges

Finance ministers are piling the pressure on Greece to make good on pledges to slash public spending before closing a deal on a €130-billion bailout.
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Glencore Xstrata could irk authorities over merger plans

But Glencore and Xstrata executives maintain that they are merely consolidating their business.
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Greek prime minister optimistic of eurozone compromise

Greek coalition leaders failed to reach a deal on austerity cuts after marathon talks but Prime Minister Lucas Papademos is hopeful of an agreement.
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China's appetite boosts global commodity outlook

The year ahead may yet prove a tough time for commodities, but the outlook from the 2012 Mining Indaba is cautiously optimistic, thanks to China.
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The economic week ahead: Greece lightening

Negotiations aimed at lightening Greece's debt load to more sustainable levels are likely to dominate economic headlines this week.
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Asian trade flourishes for sanctions-hit Iran

China has become Iran's top trading partner as the sanctions against the Islamic republic have become progressively tougher.
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Eurozone ministers to continue 'tough' Greece talks

Finance ministers are to confer by telephone after 12 hours of talks in Athens failed to produce a breakthrough on a Greek bailout deal.
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EU summit edges towards new eurozone treaty

Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel appears to be getting support on the fiscal compact, but is left increasingly isolated over Greece.
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Angry Greeks condemn EU plot to control its finances

Germany's plan to install a commissioner in Athens with veto powers over the Greek budget has been dismissed as "laughable".
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Europe must clean up its own mess

Europe should get their finances in order.
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Let Greeks decide on debt

The process has been hijacked by a self-serving troika that has ignored the people.
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Gates lends Global Fund a helping hand

Bill Gates has rescued a beleaguered health fund by pledging $750-million to fight three of world's killer diseases -- Aids, malaria and TB.
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Women must banish men to the margins, Tutu tells Davos

Archbishop Desmond Tutu has warned the world's elite that it is time for women to seize control of the world and sort out the mess men have made.
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Stay calm and carry on, Gordhan tells SA

Pravin Gordhan has told South Africans to learn from Europe's mistakes, and not worry about bad news coming out of the World Economic Forum meeting.
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IMF slashes global forecast, eyes 'rhythm' of fiscal blues

The IMF has cut its growth forecasts for major countries in 2012 and urged governments to adjust the "rhythm" of measures to avoid derailing recovery.
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Greece's debt talks threatened by rising pressure

Hopes of a deal between Greece and creditors in time for Monday's eurozone meeting have been dashed amid increased pressure to accept bigger losses.
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The economic week ahead: Davos, data and rates

Economists and investors across the globe will be digesting a host of economic reports for signs that recent rallies may continue.
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Davos guide A-Z: what you need to know about the WEF

Our A-Z analysis unpicks the significance of the World Economic Forum talkfest taking place in Switzerland this week.
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'Global burnout' on the WEF agenda at Davos

The sovereign debt crisis is set to cast its shadow over Davos this year, where world leaders will meet to discuss the future of the global economy.
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David Attenborough calls on businesses to protect the world

David Attenborough has urged big businesses to play a leading role in protecting nature from the expanding human population.
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