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New players drive turnover in currency markets Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 11:09PMThe global economic crisis has driven investors to the forex markets where turnover has soared to a staggering $US4 trillion ($4.4 trillion) a day - equal to what Germany produces in a year.
Asia stocks gain on brighter US manufacturing data Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 11:08PMAsian stock markets advanced Thursday as stronger manufacturing growth in the U.S. snapped a run of gloomy economic indicators and sent Wall Street soaring.
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Global crisis drives investors to forex Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 11:06PMThe global economic crisis has driven investors to the forex markets where turnover has soared to a staggering four trillion dollars a day.
Asian shares rise but off early gains Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:58PMLOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) -- Asian stock markets traded higher in midday action Thursday, tracking overnight gains in the U.S., though with several key indexes moving off earlier highs. Japan's Nikkei Stock Average was up 0.7% in early afternoon trading, down from gains above 1% in the morning, while the broader Topix was 0.4% higher. An advance in the yen against the dollar and euro helped ...
FOREX-Dollar on defensive after data whets risk appetite Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:54PMFOREX-Dollar on defensive after data whets risk appetite
GLOBAL ECONOMY: Factories busier in China and US, Europe slows Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:53PMManufacturing output in China, the United States and Russia accelerated in August, but European factory activity expanded more slowly.
Sensory Overload: Anna Ranger Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:46PMFor at least a year, I knew Nathan Snell as the quiet, scrawny guy who served me turkey Reubens at the deli by my office. I’m not sure when I realized he was also the man who had been performing melancholy pop tunes under the name Anna Ranger since 2003, but I know I had never seen one of his rare performances until last Saturday evening at Used Kids.
10 great new cars coming to India! Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:33PMWith more and more Indians buying automobiles on the back of a rise in income and easy loans, car majors too are launching newer models to offer a wide choice to prospective customers.
Japanese Yen Strengthens Against Majors Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:28PM(RTTNews) - The yen strengthened across the board on Thursday morning in Asia as a weaker-than-expected Australian trade surplus data prompted traders to seek safe-haven Japanese currency.
Forex: EUR/USD approaches 1.2700 zone Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:58PMFXstreet.com (Buenos Aires) – EUR/USD Current price: 1.2688. Euro managed to post some shy gains this Tuesday, following a recovery in Wall Street indexes: DJIA regained the 10,000 level, while S&P bounced again from the 1036 static support zone.
France defends Gypsy expulsions before the EU officials Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:57PMFrench officials met with European Commission counterparts on Tuesday to defend a Gypsy-expulsion policy that has been characterized as racist by critics, including the Catholic Church and a United Nations anti-discrimination panel.
Soccer Capsules: Bradley aware of mixed record of repeat coaches Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:57PMCHICAGO (AP) — Bob Bradley led the U.S. men to an upset of World Cup champion Spain, their first appearance in a final at a major FIFA tournament and the top spot in their group in South Africa.
Blair 'desperately sorry' for Iraq war deaths: memoirs Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:41PMFormer British prime minister Tony Blair said he was "desperately sorry" over the deaths in the Iraq war, in extracts released Tuesday from his memoirs.
Dollar slips as US economic recovery jitters persist Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:37PMNEW YORK: The dollar on Tuesday slipped against the euro and the yen amid persistent jitters over the US economic recovery.
US oil slumps on economy Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:37PMCrude prices fall 8.9 per cent in August. 1 Sep 2010 8:26 AM
AM Doha Time Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:34PMTheo Walcott refuses to blame anyone for his failure to make England’s World Cup squad and believes he is ready to reignite his international career in Friday’s Euro 2012 qualifier against Bulgaria.
Forex: EUR/AUD trims gains in America, approaches to 1.4200 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:28PMFXstreet.com (Córdoba) - The Euro managed to close Tuesday consolidating gains against the Australian Dollar despite a late pullback during the American session. EUR/AUD rallied over 200 pips through the European session and peaked at 1.4328 setting a 2-day high before retreating.
NZ dollar falls Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:23PMThe NZ dollar fell further overnight, following Tuesday's bail out of South Canterbury Finance and Monday's evidence of weaker business confidence.
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - The biggest decisions most 16-year-old boys have to make involve a choice of which ... Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:15PMBut Theo Walcott was not your typical 16-year-old. Instead of facing such life-altering decisions, Walcott's biggest concern involved which English soccer powerhouse he would allow to pay him millions of dollars.
Arrest report released in Paris Hilton case Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:14PMAn arrest report detailing the events leading to the weekend arrest of Paris Hilton on the Las Vegas Strip was released this morning.
Egypt urges EU to bolster US-led Mideast peace bid Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:14PMPARIS - Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak urged Europe on Monday to throw its weight behind U.S.-led efforts to secure a peace agreement between Palestinians and Israelis.
Batteries for battery powered cars are more environmentally friendly than expected Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:14PMBattery powered cars will play a major role in future of mobility. What was not known so far, was how environmentally friendly the manufacture, operation and disposal of the batteries are. Researchers have now calculated the ecological footprint of the most commonly used type, the lithium-ion battery. A car with a petrol engine must consume less than 4 liters of fuel per 100km or about 70 mpg ...
European Shares Edge Down As Traders Await More Clues Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:13PMEuropean shares closed mostly in the red Monday, as investors hesitated to add long positions and waited for more clues regarding the prospects of global economy. A holiday in Britain kept volumes thin.
Oil Prices Struggle Alongside Stocks Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:13PMThe October delivery contract for crude on the Nymex was falling 65 cents to $74.52 a barrel.
Summering In The Emerging Markets Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:12PMA sojourn through the developing world offers a glimpse of possible future returns for equity investors.
Summary Box: Eurozone economic sentiment up again Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:12PMBy The Associated Press SPRING IN PARIS: Economic confidence in the 16 countries that use the euro rose to its highest level in nearly two-and-a-half years during August.
Summary Box: Eurozone economic sentiment up again Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:05PMSPRING IN PARIS: Economic confidence in the 16 countries that use the euro rose to its highest level in nearly two-and-a-half years during August. DATA: The European Commission said its main economic sentiment indicator rose to 101.8 in August _ its highest... European Commission - Eurozone - European Union - Government - Multilateral
Dollar mixed as caution pervades trades Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:05PMThe dollar was mixed Monday as caution pervaded trading before a key U.S. jobs report later this week. The U.S. currency fell against currencies perceived as safe havens, the Japanese yen and the Swiss franc. But it rose against most other major currencies.... Currency - Swiss franc - Japanese yen - United States dollar - Economic
PRODUCT PROFILE Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 2:50AMSome dole claimants are to be made to work in the community in return for receiving benefits. The scheme has been announced by the Minister for Social Protection Eamon O Cuiv.
German Bonds Rise Amid Renewed Recession Concern on Both Sides of Atlantic Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 2:44AMGerman government bonds rose after the Bank of Japan said uncertainty about the U.S. economy is growing, fueling concern that Europe’s economic recovery will stall as the global outlook worsens.
Yen firms as BOJ disappoints, global stocks rise Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 2:42AMHONG KONG (Reuters) - The yen rose and Japanese shares gave up some of their strong early gains on Monday after the Bank of Japan made only minor tweaks in policy, disappointing markets looking for more aggressive action against deflation.
PAIR DOUBTFUL FOR SCOTLAND Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 2:35AMScotland's medical staff will assess the fitness of Lee Wallace and Chris Iwelumo on Monday when the players meet ahead of the start of their Euro 2012 qualification campaign.
Intel To Buy Infineon's Wireless Solutions Unit For $1.4 Bln Cash - Update 1 Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 2:34AMChip makers Intel Corp. and Germany-based Infineon Technologies AG have entered into a definitive agreement to transfer Infineon's Wireless Solutions business to Intel for about $1.4 billion in cash. The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2011 and when done, the wireless business will operate as a standalone business serving its existing customers, including support for ARM-based ...
I’m a fighter, insists under-fire Capello Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 2:32AMFabio Capello’s reputation suffered a blow after England’s disastrous World Cup campaign in South Africa. England manager Fabio Capello insists he is a fighter and will cling to his job as his players prepare to launch their Euro 2012 qualifying campaign.
Sammut ruled out by injury, Cilia dropped Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 2:32AMGoalkeeper Andrew Hogg repels a Macedonia attack during the August 11 friendly at the National Stadium. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi Valletta midfielder Kevin Sammut has been ruled out of Malta’s opening Euro 2012 qualifier against Israel after picking up an injury in Friday’s friendly match against Ħamrun Spartans at the Victor Tedesco Stadium.
Dozens more government buildings to get solar panels Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 2:27AMPembroke primary school is one of the 30 government buildings equipped with solar panels and plans are underway to install them in another 62 public buildings.
Double trouble hits England quest Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 2:25AMChelsea pair Frank Lampard and John Terry will miss England's Euro 2012 qualifiers against Bulgaria and Switzerland due to injury.
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Rooney ends Man United goal drought Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 1:25AMWayne Rooney ended his five-month goal famine for Manchester United while Chelsea maintained their perfect start to the Premier League season despite their incredible scoring spree being partially stemmed by Stoke City.
Hot Water Below Brings Pleasures Above in Germany Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 1:18AMABOUT 55 miles southeast of Berlin, the gentle landscape of Brandenburg unfolds: a patchwork of forests and flax fields. Like other parts of rural Germany, villages in this eastern state pop up every few miles. But here, distinctive flat boats float in river harbors. Country roads, lined with tall trees, cut through cucumber farms and marshes.
L'Oreal snub for celebrity photographer Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 12:50AMPARIS: France's richest woman has cut celebrity photographer FRANCOIS-MARIE BANIER out of her will, depriving him of an estimated 1.25 billion euros (BD720m), in the latest twist in a family saga that has gripped France and shaken the government.
Concerns viaduct diversions bad for business Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 12:25AMAuckland businesses are concerned traffic diversions put in place while the Newmarket Viaduct is developed will be bad for business on Father's Day, and create traffic mayhem.
West Ham bid for Hamburg defender Guy Demel Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:47PMArsenal West Ham United West Ham United have made an offer for Hamburg defender Guy Demel. Hammers boss Avram Grant has targeted a move for Demel as he looks to solve his problematic right-back position. Grant is keen to bolster his squad before the close of the transfer window and has tabled a 2million euro bid for the Ivory Coast international. Demel's agent, Saif Rubie, has confirmed West Ham ...
Photographer cut out of will Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 8:19AMPARIS - CELEBRITY photographer Francois-Marie Banier is no longer beneficiary of the will of L'Oreal heiress Liliane Bettencourt, France's richest woman, her lawyer said on Saturday. Georges Kiejman told AFP the change had been made in mid-July, and no-one else had been added to the will in his place.
L'Oreal heiress cut her man from will Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 8:17AMCelebrity photographer Francois-Marie Banier is no longer beneficiary of the will of L'Oreal heiress Liliane Bettencourt, France's richest woman.
HUNTELAAR SET FOR SCHALKE Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 8:05AMKlaas-Jan Huntelaar looks set to join Schalke from AC Milan after the clubs agreed a 14million euro fee.
HUNTELAAR SET FOR SCHALKE Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 7:54AMHuntelaar - Schalke bid accepted. Klaas-Jan Huntelaar looks set to join Schalke from AC Milan after the clubs agreed a 14million euro fee.
Development Construction Holding opens terminal of Kharkiv international airport Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 7:51AMThe group Development Construction Holding (DCH) has opened a new terminal of the Kharkiv international airport. Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Serbia Call-Up For Zigic Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 7:33AMNikola Zigic has today been named in the Serbia squad for their forthcoming Euro 2012 qualifying games against Faroe Islands and Slovenia.