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ECONOMICS
Pound under attack as debt worries grow
Uncertainty over the general election and public finance concerns threaten to trigger a new wave of selling
US economy picks up speed
Growth in American GDP in the fourth quarter beat initial estimates, but economists say that the boost may not last
House price dip may be good news for economy
House prices fell by 1 per cent in February, but Nationwide says that this drop could be good for long-term stability
America cheers economy – but for how long?
As Britain teeters on dropping back into recession, the world’s biggest economy grew at an annual rate of 5.9 per cent
Lenders shy back as Greece makes €5bn cash call
Doubts surface over willingness of financial markets to take up multibillion-euro bond issue by debt-stricken country
St George’s Day misery in store for Gordon Brown
England’s patron saint’s day will bring new GDP forecasts expected to be bad news for the Scotsmen at the helm for Labour
New Falklands invasion won't be from Argentina
Drilling by a British oil company has raised hackles in Argentina and the prospect of a rush for black gold on the islands
Moneymen see trouble ahead for UK economy
Figures showing GDP grew by 0.3 per cent during late 2009 ignite concerns the rise in output has been ‘borrowed’