Growth in Japan evaporated in the three months to September, sparking renewed concern about an economy not long out of…
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Insurance bosses plead guilty
Another three US insurance executives have pleaded guilty to fraud charges stemming from an ongoing investigation into industry malpractice. Two…
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Soaring oil ‘hits world economy’
The soaring cost of oil has hit global economic growth, although world’s major economies should weather the storm of price…
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Saudi ministry to employ women
Women will be employed in Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry for the first time this year, Foreign Minister Prince Saud Al-Faisal…
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Deutsche Boerse boosts dividend
Deutsche Boerse, the German stock exchange that is trying to buy its London rival, has said it will boost its…
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EU-US seeking deal on air dispute
The EU and US have agreed to begin talks on ending subsidies given to aircraft makers, EU Trade Commissioner Peter…
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Five million Germans out of work
Germany’s unemployment figure rose above the psychologically important level of five million last month. On Wednesday, the German Federal Labour…
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Court rejects $280bn tobacco case
A US government claim accusing the country’s biggest tobacco companies of covering up the effects of smoking has been thrown…
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ECB holds rates amid growth fears
The European Central Bank has left its key interest rate unchanged at 2% for the 19th month in succession. Borrowing…
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Optimism remains over UK housing
The UK property market remains robust despite the recent slowdown, according to mortgage lender Bradford & Bingley and housebuilder George…
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