Italy Posts Biggest Consumer Price Decline on Record Amid Slump

Italy’s consumer prices this month dropped the most since records began after the euro-area’s third-largest economy slipped into recession, adding to concerns that the region might be headed toward deflation.

Record fall in youth unemployment pushes UK jobless rate to six-year low

A record fall in youth unemployment has pushed the jobless count to its lowest level for more than five years despite “dismal” wage growth, figures showed today.

UK unemployment total falls to 2.16m

The UK jobs market continued to improve in the three months to April, although the rate of wage increases slowed sharply, official figures show.

UK manufacturing growth remains strong

The UK's manufacturing sector continued to see strong growth last month, according to a closely watched survey.

BOJ holds first policy meeting under new governor

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's central bank is holding its first policy meeting under a new governor amid expectations of fresh moves to ease monetary policy and spur a recovery in the world's third-largest economy.