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The US economy grew at 3.3% annually in the second quarter of 2008, beating estimates of 1.9%, according to the Commerce Department.

Morgan Stanley has launched five structured products, including a global infrastructure plan.

The UK economy failed to grow during the second quarter of 2008, making a recession appear increasingly likely.

As stagflation hits six economies, Fidelity FundsNetwork has produced an online map allowing advisers to easily compare global growth and inflation rates.

Fund managers have dismissed concerns next month's Beijing Olympic Games could mark the beginning of the end for rapid Chinese economic expansion.

The British Government has a far more optimistic view on UK growth than the International Monetary Fund (IMF), according to figures released today.

UK growth will slow to its lowest level in 17 years in 2009, as the economy feels the effects of rising commodity costs and weaker consumer demand, the CBI reveals.

Investors should exercise caution over the coming months as the UK is far more likely to suffer a recession than it was in 2001, according to James Carrick, investment strategist at Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM).

China expects its five consecutive years of double-digit GDP growth will not be repeated this year, predicting an 8% economic expansion.

Abbey has launched a capital protected product that pays out 50% growth if the FTSE 100 has risen by any amount at maturity.