Ukraine is preparing what could be a wholesale review of the privatisation of thousands of businesses by the previous administration.…
Read More
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…
Read More
Fed warns of more US rate rises
The US looks set for a continued boost to interest rates in 2005, according to the Federal Reserve. Minutes of…
Read More
Ad firm WPP’s profits surge 15%
UK advertising giant WPP has posted larger-than-expected annual profits and predicted that it will outperform the market in 2005. Pre-tax…
Read More
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…
Read More
Newest EU members underpin growth
The European Union’s newest members will bolster Europe’s economic growth in 2005, according to a new report. The eight central…
Read More
Swiss cement firm in buying spree
Swiss cement firm Holcim has bid $800m (£429m) to buy two Indian cement firms and a holding company in the…
Read More
EU ministers to mull jet fuel tax
European Union finance ministers are meeting on Thursday in Brussels, where they are to discuss a controversial jet fuel tax.…
Read More
Market unfazed by Aurora setback
As the Aurora limped back to its dock on 20 January, a blizzard of photos and interviews seemed to add…
Read More
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.…
Read More
