Economy

Wednesday, October 21st 2009 - 10:28 UTC
Bank of England governor attacks banking industry failure to reform

Bank of England Governor Mervyn King has launched an attack on the banking industry's failure to reform despite “breathtaking” levels of taxpayer support. The Governor warned the public would be paying for the financial crisis “for a generation”.
Tuesday, October 20th 2009 - 11:36 UTC
Argentine economy shows sluggish recovery fourth month running

Argentine economic activity in September and for the fourth month running showed signs of a slight recovery, according to the latest index from private consultants Orlando J Ferreres & Asociados, OJF, released Monday.
Tuesday, October 20th 2009 - 08:03 UTC
Lula da Silva promises a million new formal jobs in 2009

President Lula da Silva said Brazil would end this year with a million new formal jobs and in 2010 the economy will expand 5%. Speaking at his program “Breakfast with the President”, Lula da Silva announced that 252.000 jobs had been created in September which means 2009 will end “with a million new formal jobs”.
Tuesday, October 20th 2009 - 07:54 UTC
Brazil to slap tax on foreign capital inflow “to avoid speculation”

Brazil will impose a 2% tax on purchases by foreign investors of Real-denominated, fixed-income securities and on purchases of stocks. The measures are being taken “to avoid an excess speculation in the stock market and in capital markets” said Finance minister Guido Mantega told reporters Monday in Sao Paulo.
Tuesday, October 20th 2009 - 07:35 UTC
Chinese economy performing better than expected

The Chinese economy grew above 7% in the first nine months of the year and is poised to surpass the 8% expansion target for this year, according to a top official from the financial sector speaking in Beijing.
Saturday, October 17th 2009 - 10:29 UTC
US federal deficit hits all time high record of 1.42 trillion US dollars, 10% of GDP

The United States federal deficit is at an all-time high, 1.42 trillion US dollars for fiscal year 2009, which ended September 30. However it was lower than forecasted In August, 1.58 trillion and much less than in May 1.84 trillion US dollars.
Saturday, October 17th 2009 - 10:27 UTC
US criticizes China’s Yuan “rigidity” and reserves accumulation

The US Treasury has criticised China for what it described as the lack of flexibility of the Chinese currency, the Yuan. It also criticised the rapid build-up of China's foreign exchange reserves in a report to the US Congress.
Saturday, October 17th 2009 - 10:26 UTC
UK Revenue looking into tax affaire of 27 Members of Parliament

The tax affairs of 27 British Members of Parliament are being investigated following inspections of their taxpayer-funded expenses payouts, it has emerged. It follows a warning from the head of HM Revenue and Customs Dave Hartnett in July that politicians would be placed under increased scrutiny in the wake of the exposure of their claims.
Saturday, October 17th 2009 - 05:29 UTC
Geithner committed to keep the US dollar as a reserve currency

United States Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said the dollar's role as a reserve currency carries special responsibilities, including the need to control inflation and get the nation's finances in order. In an interview on CNBC television, Geithner was asked about the dollar's recent decline and what the Treasury was doing to guard its value.
Friday, October 16th 2009 - 06:35 UTC
Chileans are all work and no play; best lifestyle Australia

Chileans are all work and no play, according a new study that suggests outsiders view the country as a good place for business but not for letting their hair down.