(LONDON) Shares of companies from the world's biggest developing economies are increasingly featuring in global fund portfolios, a possible reason why BRIC markets are underperforming in 2010 compared to emerging market peers.

(NEW YORK) The productivity of US workers fell more than previously estimated in the second quarter, pushing up labour costs and showing the slowdown in growth will limit profits.

(FRANKFURT) The European Central Bank held interest rates at a record low yesterday and extended its liquidity safety-net in response to a lopsided recovery and worries about vulnerable banks.