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NBK Capital: Kuwait real estate activity recovers following summer lull
November 10th, 2014
Real estate sales recovered in September after experiencing slower activity during the summer months, according to a new economic update from NBK Capital. “Total sales reached KWD 372 million, up 16 per cent year-on-year (y/y). Activity during the month ...
The UAE’s pressing need for legislative reform
November 10th, 2014
There is no doubt that, in the past 15 years, the UAE has managed to build what is, by any standards, the most developed infrastructure, the highest quality of life, the most diversified economy, and the most efficient government ...
In Japan, Moves to Stimulate Economy Reach a Critical Stage
November 6th, 2014
In Japan – Hiroyuki Hara has increased prices at his flower shop in recent months, part of a broad reversal of the deflation that has long plagued Japan’s economy. Japan’s audacious campaign to reinvigorate its economy is entering a ...
Qualcomm sees more China trouble, faces probes in U.S., Europe
November 6th, 2014
Qualcomm Inc (QCOM.O) warned on Wednesday that an antitrust investigation and problems collecting royalties could harm its business in China next year and it also disclosed new regulatory investigations in the United States and Europe. China’s expanding high-speed 4G ...
Japan economy minister calls for fiscal stimulus
November 3rd, 2014
Japanese Economy Minister Akira Amari said on Monday that the government should deploy fresh fiscal stimulus to prop up the economy if third-quarter preliminary gross domestic data due on Nov. 17 turns out weak, public broadcaster NHK reported. Amari ...
Hello Markets Enters Partnership With Bullion Capital
October 31st, 2014
Hello Markets’ collaborates with Bullion Capital and expands the company’s product offering to include online trading in precious metals in forex. Hello Markets, a leading white label software provider for online trading, has announced that it has begun collaboration ...
Japan’s Central Bank unexpectedly moves to stimulate economy
October 31st, 2014
The Bank of Japan will buy larger quantities of government debt in an effort to battle deflation. After insisting for more than a year that its aggressive monetary policy was sufficient to revive Japan’s economy and end deflation, the ...
Banker in Middle of Fight Between Goldman Sachs and Libya
October 30th, 2014
The emergence of Jaber George Jabbour in a battle between Libya’s sovereign wealth fund and Goldman Sachs reveals the complex relationship between banks and public sector entities. As an analyst at Goldman Sachs, Jaber George Jabbour learned the intricacies ...
Japan Factory Output Enjoys Fastest Pace in Eight Months
October 29th, 2014
Japan’s industrial production rose at its fastest pace since the beginning of the year in September, data showed on Wednesday. Industrial production rose 2.7 percent on month, above expectations for a 2.2 percent rise and up from a 1.9 ...
Vodafone Starts Audit Into Possible Tax Fraud at Ono Unit
October 27th, 2014
Vodafone Group Plc (VOD) said it has begun an audit into possible tax fraud at Grupo Corporativo Ono SA, the Spanish cable operator Vodafone bought in July. “As soon as Vodafone became aware of the issue we instigated a ...
