Alarm bell of slower growth, says British Chambers of Commerce
The results for domestic manufacturing and exports in Q3 could be “the first alarm bell” warning us of slower economic growth ahead, John Longworth,...
German exports fell 1 percent in August, imports declined by 2.4 percent
German exports and imports fell by -1% and -2.4% respectively in August 2014 compared to August 2013, the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) reported on...
Canadian cross-border shopping in US rose 72 percent in six years
The amount Canadians spent cross-border shopping in the United States increased by 72% from 2006 to 2012 from $4.7 billion to $8billion, Statistics Canada...
£24.5bn Hinkley Point nuclear power plant gets EU green light
The European Commission gave the green light on Wednesday to the UK’s £24.5 billion ($39.36 billion) nuclear power plant project at Hinkley Point near...
Monsanto posts smaller Q4 loss
On Wednesday, American multinational agrochemical and agricultural biotechnology giant Monsanto Co. posted a smaller loss for the fourth quarter, with seeds and traits sales...
Ruble decline continues against the dollar
The Russian ruble continued its decline on Wednesday against the US$ but gained against the euro, Russian shares dropped for the second day running.
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London Mining shares have little or no value, company says
As iron ore prices fall, London Mining plc warned on Wednesday that its stocks currently have ‘little or no value’. The news sparked panic...
Economic impact of Ebola epidemic could reach $32.6 billion by the end of 2015
If the Ebola epidemic continues in Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia and infects people in neighboring countries, the economic toll could reach $32.6 billion...
TSX fell on Tuesday following weak global growth predictions
The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), Canada’s largest stock market, fell on Tuesday following the publication of weak global growth forecast from the IMF and...
Valeant to raise Allergan bid by $4.5 billion
Canadian firm Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. with activist investor William Ackman plan to raise their hostile offer for Allergan Inc. by $4.5 billion, which...