Brazil 'overtakes UK's economy'

Although notorious for taking loans, BBC reports that Brazil has become the sixth-biggest economy in the world, quoting Brazil's finance minister.

The Latin American nation's economy grew 2.7% last year, official figures show, more than the UK's 0.8% growth.

The National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR) and other economic forecasters also said  that Brazil had now overtaken the UK.

Read details: BBC News Business

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Look Where Europeans Are Going In Search Of Jobs And Economic Growth

[ via Business Insider ]

Drawing attention back to the narrowing economic opportunities for average citizens in Greece, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Ireland is this article from the Guardian (h/t Counterparties) and another from the BBC look at where Europeans are going to find jobs.

Destination !!

The list of destinations for jobless Europeans includes some obvious choices, as well as more than a few you might not expect.

• Albania
• Angola
• Australia
• Belgium
• Brazil
• Canada
• Cyprus
• Germany
• Israel
• Turkey

Read details on each above at: Business Insider

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