India disappoints with 5.5 percent growth

NEW DELHI (AP) — India's economy grew a disappointing 5.5 percent in the last quarter ending June, marking a sharp slowdown from the 8 percent growth in the same period a year ago.

Markets will wait for ECB silver bullet, but not for long

(Reuters) - Investors have put their faith in the European Central Bank's ability to get on top of the euro zone debt crisis and even if detailed plans take longer to materialize than expected, the momentum in financial markets may prevent an immediate meltdown.

Greece plans 'special economic zones' to boost growth

ATHENS: Greece plans to set up "special economic zones" to attract private investment and help lift its debt-laden economy out of depression, the government said on Tuesday.

China announces £800bn stimulus to boost confidence

China has announced a total of 8 trillion yuan (£800bn) of "stimulus projects" to try to boost confidence in an economy that appears to be cooling faster than expected.

Hollande approval rating slips to 54 percent: Ifop poll

PARIS (Reuters) - French President Francois Hollande's approval rating fell to 54 percent in August, continuing a steady decline since he came to office, according to a poll released on Saturday.

Israel's slowing economy may pose trouble for Netanyahu

JERUSALEM — Israel's once-envied economy, which dodged the recent credit crunch and grew even amid the international recession, is heading toward choppier waters.

German Economy Confirmed to Have Grown Slightly in Q2

German economic growth in the second quarter was confirmed at 0.3% (seasonally adjusted), confirming an initial estimate released last week.