Stories for September 3rd 2004

Friday, September 3rd 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Penguin News Update.

Headlines:
Knowledge of Islands' ecology to grow with Darwin Initiative £100,000 grant; New boss at C&W; Cruise up for auction; Falklands/military theme at Southampton weddings; Summer time begins.

Friday, September 3rd 2004 - 21:00 UTC

Eurozone interest rate remain unchanged.

The European Central Bank, ECB, left Eurozone interest rates unchanged at a record low 2% and anticipated stronger economic growth in spite of oil prices.

Friday, September 3rd 2004 - 21:00 UTC

IMF optimistic about world growth.

The International Monetary Fund, IMF, raised world growth estimate above the original 4,6% forecast and asked country members of APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) to advance in the implementation of “flexible exchange rate” systems.