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G8 members split on bank levy
Sat, 26 Jun 2010 16:33:45 GMT
At the G8 summit in Canada, leaders of the world's largest economies seem to be on different grounds with no deal on global banking in sight.
Business
"Crony capitalism reigns US economy"
Sun, 20 Jun 2010 21:57:36 GMT
A prominent US economic and banking expert has portrayed a grim outlook for the world's most powerful economy, saying the "crony capitalism" runs rampant in the US.
European growth boosts global markets
Mon, 14 Jun 2010 18:24:18 GMT
Global markets have risen following news that Europe's industrial production in April climbed beyond expectations, despite fears over the European Union debt crisis.
European shares fall over debt, BP
Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:58:01 GMT
European shares have fallen sharply on Tuesday, hitting a near two-week closing low, on intensified worries about debt levels in Europe and the BP oil spill.
GM recalls vehicles due to fire risk
Tue, 08 Jun 2010 22:10:01 GMT
General Motors has announced a recall of about 1.5 million trucks, crossovers and cars from model years 2006-2009 because of a risk of fire in the heated washer system.
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Mon, 07 Jun 2010 15:13:01 GMT
Chrysler recalls 600,000 US cars
Major US carmaker Chrysler Group LLC has recalled 600,000 vehicles, citing what safety regulators have described as an array of technical problems.
Sun, 06 Jun 2010 07:21:10 GMT
UK mulls financial disaster scenarios
Britain's Financial Services Authority (FSA) has asked the country's largest banks to model a number of disaster scenarios in response to Europe's deepening financial crisis.
Wed, 02 Jun 2010 18:41:46 GMT
High jobless rate fosters 'protectionism'
The head of the World Trade Organization says the growing unemployment provokes a threat to the global economy by promoting protectionism.
Wed, 02 Jun 2010 14:54:34 GMT
HP to cut 9,000 jobs in 10 years
Nine thousand workers at the Hewlett-Packard are going to lose their jobs over next several years as the computer giant pushes to modernize its infrastructure.
Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:21:35 GMT
Eurozone jobless rate hits record high
Amid a festering financial crisis in Europe, the unemployment rate across countries using the euro currency has jumped to a historic %10.1 in April.
Sun, 30 May 2010 13:16:24 GMT
Iran orders six LNG tankers from China
Iran has ordered six tankers worth $1.2 billion from China for exporting the liquefied natural gas (LNG) it produces in the country's gas fields.
Fri, 28 May 2010 13:14:55 GMT
US stockpile of money shrinks in Q1
New data presented by M3 Money Supply shows the stock of money in the United States has fallen from 14.2 to 13.9 trillion dollars in the first quarter of 2010.
Thu, 27 May 2010 07:52:35 GMT
Apple grabs tech crown from Microsoft
With the latest share price changes, Apple takes over its archrival Microsoft and becomes the world's greatest technology company for the first time in 11 years.
Wed, 26 May 2010 15:29:57 GMT
'Bank independence must be preserved'
US Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke has warned central banks against letting politics influence their decisions, and instead, opt for long-term objectives.
Wed, 26 May 2010 06:53:29 GMT
89 deaths linked to Toyota acceleration
Toyota faces more trouble as a new report suggests that unintended acceleration of its vehicles may have been involved in the deaths of 89 people since 2000.
Tue, 25 May 2010 16:18:03 GMT
Euro concerns pull down world stocks
Stock markets across the world have seen heavy drops on worries over Europe's debt problems with US shares tumbling about 2 percent in morning trade.
Tue, 25 May 2010 09:33:59 GMT
Crude oil leaks into Singapore Strait
Emergency teams are trying to contain 2,000 tons of crude oil leaking into the sea, after a collision between a tanker and a bulk carrier off Singapore.
Mon, 24 May 2010 15:48:00 GMT
China to resist push on yuan policy
With intensifying US pressure on China to raise the value of its yuan, Beijing says it will not succumb to an outside force to revalue its currency.
Thu, 20 May 2010 20:42:05 GMT
World markets tumble on EU crises
World markets have tumbled over concerns that the debt crisis in Europe could delay the global economic recovery.
Wed, 19 May 2010 06:43:35 GMT
Euro slides to new four-year low
There seems to be no end in sight to the financial woes in Europe, as the euro slumps to a new four-year low against the US dollar in currency markets.
Mon, 17 May 2010 11:36:52 GMT
Euro plunges to four-year low
The euro has fallen to a four-year low against the US dollar in currency markets, amidst an on-going debt crisis across Europe.
Fri, 14 May 2010 06:18:45 GMT
Euro plummets drastically
The euro has touched its lowest rate against the US Dollar since March 5, 2009, due to economic measures adapted by European Union countries who are trying to manage their debts, Bloomberg reported.
Thu, 13 May 2010 17:05:53 GMT
'Europe crisis poses threat to Asia'
Australia's central bank has warned that renewed financial turmoil in some European countries could pose a risk to the Asian growth.
Thu, 13 May 2010 16:48:05 GMT
Merkel warns against euro plunge
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has warned against the devaluation of euro against other currencies, saying it is threatening the whole European Union project.
Thu, 13 May 2010 14:44:55 GMT
US dollar puts pressure on oil prices
Oil prices have fallen below $75 in the United States after the US currency gains in value and puts extra pressure on oil.
Fri, 07 May 2010 10:27:11 GMT
Oil prices triple Statoil profits
Norwegian oil company Statoil has announced that its profit for the first quarter of the year has almost tripled following an increased production and a hike in oil prices.
Fri, 07 May 2010 07:15:41 GMT
Asian markets slide on Greek debt
Shares in Asian stock markets have fallen sharply over mounting fears that the Greek debt crisis could stop the global economic recovery.
Fri, 07 May 2010 07:06:53 GMT
Horror and chaos in Wall Street
A computerized error has caused a historic rollercoaster ride in Wall Street, plunging the markets into a loss of almost 10 percent in values in less than an hour, before recovering most of it before the end of the session.
Thu, 06 May 2010 07:36:58 GMT
Crude oil prices rise in Asian trade
After days of sharp decline in crude value, oil prices have climbed in Asian trade as Japanese traders returned to the market following a long holiday.
Thu, 06 May 2010 05:52:47 GMT
Euro falls to dollar over Greece crisis
The euro has fallen to its lowest level against the dollar in 14 months amid growing concern Greece's fiscal woes will spread to other indebted nations.
Wed, 05 May 2010 17:48:13 GMT
GM recalls more than 160,000 Hummers
The US carmaker General Motors has recalled over 162,000 of its H-3 type Hummer model due to problems with the hood that the company says may cause injury or damage.
Wed, 05 May 2010 01:38:03 GMT
Volvo warns of unintended acceleration
The Swedish automobile manufacturer Volvo has issued a warning to customers across Europe of a potential unintended acceleration in several of its latest models.
Tue, 04 May 2010 09:37:53 GMT
UBS profits rise in first quarter
Swiss banking giant UBS reports a net profit of 2.2 billion Swiss francs ($2 billion) in the first-quarter after a marked recovery in almost all of the bank's activities.
Mon, 03 May 2010 09:54:27 GMT
Goldman takes some blame for crisis
The Goldman Sachs chief executive has conceded that his company is partly to blame for the real estate bubble that led to the global financial crisis.
Mon, 03 May 2010 07:23:33 GMT
Euro slides on Greece bailout doubts
The euro has fallen in Asian trade as doubts and fears surfaced about the outlook of the 110-billion-euro bailout package announced over the weekend for Greece.
Sat, 01 May 2010 08:23:50 GMT
Spanish jobless rate soars
Spain's unemployment rate has breached the twenty percent benchmark in the first quarter of 2010, meaning that 4.6 million people are out of work.
Sat, 01 May 2010 06:37:38 GMT
Think-tank suggests UK tax rise
Income taxes in the UK should rise considerably in the next decade to make inroads into its huge deficit, a think-tank that advises the British Treasury says.
Sat, 01 May 2010 06:33:43 GMT
Honda to recall 167,000 Acura TSX
Honda Motor Co. Ltd. has announced its plans to recall 167,255 Acura TSX models sold in the United States as the automaker is struggling hard to restore its reputation.
Fri, 30 Apr 2010 05:20:03 GMT
Sales boost Samsung profit in Q1
Continuous surge in demand and rising prices of computer memory chips has boosted Samsung Electronics' net profit in the first quarter of 2010.
Thu, 29 Apr 2010 16:48:01 GMT
Obama to reshape Fed Reserve Board
US President Barack Obama has nominated three new members for the Federal Reserve Board in a move to reshuffle the top ranking officials at the United States Central Bank.
Thu, 29 Apr 2010 12:06:12 GMT
Russia launches new oil platform
Russia's largest independent oil producer LUKoil has officially started operating a modest offshore oilfield in the Russian parts of the Caspian Sea.
Thu, 29 Apr 2010 09:35:38 GMT
US Fed keeps interest rates near zero
The US Federal Reserve has voted to keep its interest rates at a near zero level for an extended period while admitting that US economy continues to strengthen.
Wed, 28 Apr 2010 10:05:36 GMT
Shell profits hike 50% on oil price
Oil giant Royal Dutch Shell has reported a 49 percent increase in its first-quarter net profit, crediting higher oil prices and production performance.
Wed, 28 Apr 2010 08:47:37 GMT
Ash cloud costs Europe airlines $3.3bn
Europe's air transport sector is believed to have lost as much as $3.3bn after the eruption of an Icelandic volcano disrupted air travel across the continent.
Tue, 27 Apr 2010 17:22:08 GMT
Goldman exec says will defend himself
The executive director of Goldman Sachs denies the allegations that the US investment bank has misled its clients, vowing to defend himself against charges.
Mon, 26 Apr 2010 10:06:56 GMT
IMF warns on Japan fiscal problems
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warns Japan of its rising fiscal problems, saying the country needs to set up a credible plan to cut its public debt.
Mon, 26 Apr 2010 10:02:53 GMT
World Bank members to get more say
The World Bank has decided to give emerging country members more say in how the bank is run while also raising more funds for them to work with.
Sun, 25 Apr 2010 03:54:47 GMT
Austria, Russia sign South Stream deal
Moscow and Vienna have signed an agreement for the construction of the Austrian section of the South Stream gas pipeline.
Sat, 24 Apr 2010 13:13:02 GMT
World economy still fragile: IMF
With the unemployment rate continuing to rise in certain parts of the world, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) says the global economy is still fragile.
Sat, 24 Apr 2010 06:34:57 GMT
Toyota recalls 100,000 cars in Brazil
Toyota Motors Corporation has decided to recall 100,000 Corolla model cars sold in Brazil over acceleration problems, a consumer protection agency says.
Fri, 23 Apr 2010 08:12:55 GMT
Greece's debt clouding global recovery
With Greece's debt crisis lingering, Asia's major global stock markets have gone on a downward slide, signaling an adverse outlook for the world economy.
Thu, 22 Apr 2010 01:37:32 GMT
Ash crisis worse than 9/11 for airlines
A top American Airlines official says the Icelandic volcano crisis is worse than the immediate aftermath of the 9/11 attacks in the US for the airline industry.
Wed, 21 Apr 2010 07:56:11 GMT
Iran opens new trade centers in China
Iran is to open four more foreign-based commerce centers in China in an attempt to further develop economic relations between the two countries.
Wed, 21 Apr 2010 06:12:17 GMT
IMF proposes global bank tax plans
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has proposed new taxes on financial institutions to cover the costs of future potential bailouts, leaked documents show.
Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:46:07 GMT
Goldman Sachs welcomes British probe
The US bank Goldman Sachs says it will cooperate with the probe of British financial regulators into fraud allegations against the international bank.
Tue, 20 Apr 2010 06:06:25 GMT
Toyota recalls 34,000 SUV vehicles
Japanese automaker Toyota says it is to recall 34,000 vehicles in North America and other regions as part of a program to update their stability software.
Tue, 20 Apr 2010 01:58:56 GMT
US demands Chinese action on yuan
A top US lawmaker has threatened China with trade measures by Washington if Beijing does not raise the value of its currency yuan.
Mon, 19 Apr 2010 22:21:40 GMT
Toyota recalls Lexus GX 460's in US
Japanese automaker Toyota has moved to recall 6,000 sport utility vehicles in the US due to their rolling problems after a safety warning on the matter was published in a magazine.
Mon, 19 Apr 2010 07:51:22 GMT
Qatar says gas prices are unfair
Qatar says gas prices should be more closely connected to that of crude oil, refusing however to cut natural gas output to help boost prices.
Sun, 18 Apr 2010 15:31:16 GMT
Volcano blamed for $200mn daily loss
Air traffic disruption caused by Iceland's volcanic activity over Europe will make the airlines lose at least $200 million per day, the industry's governing body says.
Sat, 17 Apr 2010 10:18:21 GMT
US regulators close 8 banks
United States federal bank regulators have shut down eight more banks across the country with assets worth a total of over six billion dollars.
Sat, 17 Apr 2010 00:36:25 GMT
Goldman Sachs charged with fraud
A fraud charge has been filled on behalf of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against Goldman Sachs Group Incorporated.
Sat, 17 Apr 2010 00:24:10 GMT
Toyota to recall 600,000 minivans
Japanese auto giant Toyota Motor Corp. has said that it will recall 600 thousand Sienna minivans in the US over corrosion problems.
Fri, 16 Apr 2010 00:09:56 GMT
India, China to become equal partners
India and China say they have decided to develop their strategic trade partnership as two equal partners rather than competitors.
Thu, 15 Apr 2010 21:25:17 GMT
Pelosi slams 'reckless' Wall Street
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has said that the Senate may pass legislation to "rein in" Wall Street in order to counter those "reckless" in the market.
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