Latest headlines in Economy News
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UK toymakers unveil their Christmas wish-list (BBC Economy 2018-11-15 00:32:40)
The UK's toymakers unveil what they hope will be this year's most sought-after Christmas presents.
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Will superfast 5G mobile be worth it? (BBC Economy 2018-11-15 00:18:39)
Superfast 5G mobile promises lots of benefits, but will it be worth the money?
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Should we pay people for donating blood or not? (BBC Economy 2018-11-15 00:15:34)
Worldwide sales of blood plasma are increasingly strongly, but is it ethically right that people should be paid to donate it?
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UK inflation holds steady at 2.4% in October (BBC Economy 2018-11-14 11:07:43)
Falls in the cost of food and clothing are offset by rising utility bills and petrol prices.
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German economy contracts for first time since 2015 (BBC Economy 2018-11-14 08:15:00)
Europe's largest economy contracted from July to September, its first decline in three years.
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Japan GDP: Natural disasters hit economic growth (BBC Economy 2018-11-14 02:45:08)
Rising protectionism could threaten exports and the growth outlook for the world's third largest economy.
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Australia animals: Making 'baby formula' for native wildlife (BBC Economy 2018-11-13 22:40:37)
Wombaroo develops species-specific formulas to feed injured and orphaned wildlife.
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Oil price drops amid fears over demand (BBC Economy 2018-11-13 21:12:38)
The latest falls come after oil cartel Opec reduces its forecast for global oil demand next year.
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Pound surges on hopes of Brexit breakthrough (BBC Economy 2018-11-13 18:10:39)
Analysts have warned the rally could be short lived if a deal isn't agreed by the cabinet.
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Wages show fastest rise in almost a decade (BBC Economy 2018-11-13 11:16:54)
Wages rise at the fastest pace since 2008 but unemployment edges higher, official figures show.
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Purple Tuesday: 'Embarrassment' of going shopping in a wheelchair (BBC Economy 2018-11-13 00:19:26)
Holly Greader from Cardiff tells the BBC what going shopping is like for her as a wheelchair user.
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Pound's rollercoaster ride continues (BBC Economy 2018-11-12 17:56:45)
The pound sinks in volatile trading after reports that a Brexit deal was near were downplayed.
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Volatile pound regains some ground (BBC Economy 2018-11-12 14:36:47)
A report quoting the EU's Michel Barnier spurs hopes of a Brexit deal, bolstering the fragile pound.
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Tech boss: 'Get trust right and you will succeed' (BBC Economy 2018-11-12 00:17:13)
Technology incubator CEO Ben Brabyn says if new firms can gain customers' trust, they'll succeed.
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Firms 'struggling to recruit as overseas staff stay away' (BBC Economy 2018-11-12 00:08:42)
A reversal in working migrant numbers is said to show the UK is now less of a destination for workers.
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What do tampons and WWI have in common? (BBC Economy 2018-11-11 00:06:41)
Tampons, drones and more surprising innovations from World War One that changed the world.
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Gracie: Pay discrimination 'embedded' in our culture (BBC Economy 2018-11-09 13:30:47)
Carrie Gracie, who quit as the BBC's China editor in protest over being paid less than her male peers, says pay discrimination is embedded in our culture.
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UK economy grows at fastest rate since late 2016 (BBC Economy 2018-11-09 10:28:49)
Warm weather boosted consumer spending, but growth is tailing off, official figures show.
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Alibaba Singles Day: Dollars or data? (BBC Economy 2018-11-09 00:14:27)
Singles Day is the biggest online shopping day, and possibly Alibaba's biggest for data collection.
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How the teddy bear became a million dollar idea (BBC Economy 2018-11-09 00:08:40)
The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how the teddy bear became a million dollar idea.