Tuesday, 8 July 2008 @ 12:27
Slovak euro exchange rate is set
The European Union formally invites Slovakia to join the single currency and sets the koruna's exchange rate with the euro.
Tuesday, 8 July 2008 @ 12:00
UK hits bear market as stocks dip
Asian and European stock markets fall, with the UK's FTSE 100 index heading towards a "bear market".
Tuesday, 8 July 2008 @ 11:33
Recession 'looming' for UK firms
The UK faces a "serious risk" of recession within months, a survey of firms suggests, as the FTSE 100 tumbles.
Tuesday, 8 July 2008 @ 08:51
Korea's won rises on support talk
South Korea's won hits a two-week high against the US dollar amid reports that the government had stepped in to support it.
Tuesday, 8 July 2008 @ 02:59
Recession 'looming' for UK firms
A survey of 5,000 small and medium-sized businesses suggests the UK faces a "serious risk" of recession within months.
Monday, 7 July 2008 @ 21:53
US and EU urged to cut biofuels
Rich nations should produce less biofuel and more food to help relieve hunger, the World Bank chief tells a G8 summit.
Monday, 7 July 2008 @ 20:26
Best Buys Since The Brady Bunch
Like today, the economy in 1974 faced huge headwinds. But it was the start of a big bull market in small-cap stocks.
Monday, 7 July 2008 @ 18:48
Divorce During Recession
The end of a marriage is never a pleasant affair, but with a lousy economy it can get even uglier.
Monday, 7 July 2008 @ 17:02
G8 urged to cut down on biofuels
Rich nations should produce less biofuel and more food to help relieve hunger, the World Bank chief tells a G8 summit.