Stories for September 2nd 2008

Tuesday, September 2nd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Sarkozy calls for more regulation in financial markets

French President Nicolas Sarkozy wants Europe to play a stronger role in international financial markets regulation to strengthen governance rules and boost confidence, his office said in a statement on Tuesday.
Tuesday, September 2nd 2008 - 21:00 UTC
Brazil curbs credit confirms tough line against inflation

Brazil's Finance minister Guido Mantega said on Tuesday the government will not lower interest rates as long as inflation threatens to come in higher than the established target. He added that the country's benchmark lending rate will continue to rise until the government is assured that its original 4.5% inflation target will be met.

Sarkozy calls for more regulation in financial markets