The Egyptian coup d'etat will do nothing to help the country's ailing economy, analysts said.

China planned to promote technology and boost the progress in energy-saving industries to unleash the economy's potential.

US Vice President Biden calls for trust between US and China while pushing for Chinese economic reforms.

Brazilian are hitting the streets to show dissatisfaction Brazil citizens are hitting the streets in mass protests as they rally poor public schools, hospitals and transport.

Global shares gained after the metal industry and the yen weakened. (Photo : Reuters)This is the facade of the Bank of Japan. Global shares increased as the metal industry weakened.

Asian factories were knocked again and the halt in growth is expected to last for nine months. (Photo : Reuters)The image is a tool and die firm floor.

Senior vice minister Nishimura said that Japan needs a plan to boost growth. (Photo : Reuters)The image is a stack of Japanese yen. Yasutoshi Nishimura, senior vice minister for fiscal policy and economics, said that Japan must embrace new and solid growth measures to help the economy endure an upcoming consumption tax increase and other red ink reduction efforts.

Confidurista said that Italy's economy will decline further. (Photo : Reuters)The image is the Italian flag with the Parliament at the backdrop. Further contraction is expected for the economy of Italy.

Ireland's economy is still in recession as the end of bailout approaches. (Photo : Reuters)Ths is the flag of Ireland. The Irish economy dipped into a state of recession during the last quarter of 2012 and proceeded to contract until early this year, according to the new and revised figures posted on Thursday.

Peru's president said he would be implementing a new set of reforms designed to boost investments in the country.