The Dow Jones Industrial Average has endured as the most widely reported figure for measuring the state of the US economy. In 2017, the Dow demolished several records. We trace the many changes it has seen over its 120-year history

The language used by central banks is ill-suited to the needs of the average consumer. To successfully manage expectations, banks must learn to communicate more effectively

The global economy is currently accelerating, but positive growth never lasts forever. There are three possible paths world leaders can now take to either prolong this recovery, or destroy it

While the Bank of Canada is yet to be convinced of the benefits of introducing its own cryptocurrency, other central banks may be swayed

After nearly four decades in power, Robert Mugabe has resigned as the leader of Zimbabwe. The country must now find its feet without its longstanding prime minister

As he looks to shake the burden of Argentina’s recent past, President Macri is planning significant economic reforms to secure the country’s pivot to financial openness

The Bank of Korea has increased its benchmark interest rate for the first time since 2011. The move is a sign of confidence in the country’s ongoing recovery

Agile fintech players are digitalising the payments industry, leaving traditional banks in the dust

Limited supply and speculative buying will likely prevent bitcoin reaching the masses. However, the blockchain technology behind it looks set to upend the world of finance

The Internet of Things is set to bring a seismic shift to the way we use technology. But first, cities must work out how to power the new masses of internet-dependent devices

Increasingly, start-ups issue their own digital currencies through ICOs. Critics fear another digital bubble is forming, whereas tech enthusiasts predict a financial revolution

Measuring progress in women’s economic status by income alone underestimates the extent of the financial disparities that remain between the sexes

As society gets richer on paper, measured GDP figures tell us less and less about the real state of inequality and welfare

Material cooperation would benefit both the UK and the EU, but it’s up to Theresa May’s government to change the tenor of negotiations

The world should learn from the suffering Latin America has endured as a result of poorly planned populist policies, rather than continuing to dance with death