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03.11.2008, 15:52
Until a couple of months ago, some economists argued Russia’s robust growth of recent years had effectively “decoupled” it from a direct correlation with the US economy. While the financial crisis proves the theory wrong, the Russian governmen
20.11.2008, 10:35
As all the attention turns to the Rouble and whether or not it is going to be devalued, sight seems to be turning from what is actually happening with the Russian currency and what other currencies this relates to, as well as what the recent currency move
24.11.2008, 03:11
The leaders of some of the world’s biggest economies say globalisation and free trade can help revive the world economy. The comments were made in a statement at the APEC summit in Peru. The forum’s final declaration covered 12 main topics on how APEC mem
26.11.2008, 16:56
The world's biggest automaker, Toyota, which recently lost its AAA rating from Fitch is counting on Russia to save its global business from operating at a loss.
16.10.2010, 01:30
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The tide of fear against Socialism is on the rise in America. At a time when the economy is so rough, why this debate over capitalism vs. socialism?
21.10.2010, 22:14
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The European Parliament has voted for a budget increase that would cost UK taxpayers an additional 900 million pounds next year.
03.03.2010, 00:49
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Violence breaks out as students at the flagship school of the University of California protest stiff tuition hikes.
23.10.2010, 00:52
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Finance ministers from the G-20 nations will meet in South Korea to address the global financial crisis. US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner is expected to push his plan aimed at rebalancing the world economy.
23.10.2010, 02:59
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The US has long regarded itself as an exceptional nation, a beacon of democracy and progress throughout the world. Yet the statistics don’t exactly match the rhetoric.
30.04.2010, 13:37
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Greece faces years of painful cuts to salaries in return for a multi-billion-dollar bailout from the International Monetary Fund and the EU. The Greek finance minister called it a “choice between collapse or salvation.”
Published: 26 November, 2008, 09:14
One of the few groups who benefit from economic uncertainty and stock market turbulence are those with privileged information. They can use their insider knowledge to bet against currencies or shares rising or falling. But government regulators say insid
