Germany’s economy shrank 0.2% in the last three months of 2004, upsetting hopes of a sustained recovery. The figures confounded…
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US consumer confidence up
Consumers’ confidence in the state of the US economy is at its highest for five months and they are optimistic…
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US seeks new $280bn smoker ruling
The US Justice Department is to try to overturn a court ruling that threw out its claim for $280bn (£149bn)…
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Sales ‘fail to boost High Street’
The January sales have failed to help the UK High Street recover from a poor Christmas season, a survey has…
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BT offers equal access to rivals
BT has moved to pre-empt a possible break-up of its business by offering to cut wholesale broadband prices and open…
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Water firm Suez in Argentina row
A conflict between the Argentine State and water firm Aguas Argentinas, controlled by France’s Suez, is casting doubt on the…
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Mystery surrounds new Yukos owner
The fate of Russia’s Yuganskneftegas – the oil firm sold to a little-known buyer on Sunday – is the subject…
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US retail sales surge in December
US retail sales ended the year on a high note with solid gains in December, boosted by strong car sales.…
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Firms pump billions into pensions
Employers have spent billions of pounds propping up their final salary pensions over the past year, research suggests. A survey…
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Lufthansa may sue over Bush visit
German airline Lufthansa may sue federal agencies for damages after the arrival of US president George W Bush disrupted flights.…
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