British economy shrinks
The British economy unexpectedly contracts in the final quarter of 2010 — GDP data decline 0.5%.
The British economy unexpectedly contracts in the final quarter of 2010 — GDP data decline 0.5%.
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Fish for sale in Mumbai: India has the highest food inflation of any major Asian economy.
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India's central bank raises lending, borrowing rates
Reserve Bank of India moves to cool inflationary pressures by raising interest rates a quarter-point.
• Bank of Japan holds steady, tweaks forecast
• China should be wary of euro-zone debt: report
• Fed’s first 2011 meeting may go without dissent
• Investors betting Fed will hike by end of year
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India's central bank raises lending, borrowing rates
Reserve Bank of India moves to cool inflationary pressures by raising interest rates a quarter-point.
• Bank of Japan holds steady, tweaks forecast
• China should be wary of euro-zone debt: report
• Fed’s first 2011 meeting may go without dissent
• Investors betting Fed will hike by end of year
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• British stocks slip on news of GDP dip
• Asia stocks follow strong Wall Street lead
• Southeast Asia stocks find support after selloff
• U.S. stocks cheer Intel buyback, M&A;
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Ericsson's profit rebounds
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• Profit at Germany’s Siemens rises 16%
• Yahoo seen boosting profit as sales dip
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• British stocks slip on news of GDP dip
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TECH AND TELECOM
Ericsson's profit rebounds
Swedish telecoms-equipment maker's fourth-quarter profit leaps to $658 million, from $48 million, as net sales for the quarter grow 8%.
• Profit at Germany’s Siemens rises 16%
• Yahoo seen boosting profit as sales dip
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• Slow recovery ups stakes for Obama speech
• U.S. to grow 3% while China, India surge: IMF
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