Legislation that means the Senate can only vote for or against finalised trade deals has been approved after months of in disagreement

World Finance speaks with ING’s chief economist Mark Cliffe to find out what impact the internationalisation of the RMB will have

Figures for June indicate strong service sector growth and a stagnant manufacturing sector for the French economy

The US Treasury announces that a woman will replace Alexander Hamilton on the $10 note in 2020

The Fed says it is not yet in a position to raise interest rates, but expects to later this year

The appointment of Michalis Psalidopoulo comes as the prospect of a Greek default nears

Economist argues Japan’s macroeconomic saga is not over; economic recovery needs to continue before fiscal consolidation can take off

Following the unexpected departure of the IMF during negotiations, Germany prepares for an increasingly likely Greek default

Amid Brazil’s worst fiscal performance in 25 years and a string of rolling budget cuts, President Rouseff has revealed a new infrastructure strategy in hope of reviving the economy

World Finance speaks with Dr Bahadir Kaleagasi, international coordinator of Turkish Industry & Business Association on Turkey’s new global role

Brilliant academic and lawyer Lee Kuan Yew narrowly survived the Japanese occupation of Singapore to lead his stricken country to independence and once-unimaginable prosperity

World Finance speaks with Edgar Swamp, author of Glitch in the Machine, who takes a satirical look at America’s future

Turkey is approaching a general election on June 7, but the country – one of the MINTs – has been hit by neighbouring tensions and weakening investment outlooks

Senate Democrats recently blocked consideration of the bill on fast-track trade authority in what is considered by many as a major set back for the trade agenda

The US was angered recently by the support shown by various nations of the China-backed AIIB