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General election top concern for UK companies in 2015
January 5th, 2015
Political uncertainty ahead of May’s general election and the weakening eurozone economy are hitting confidence across British businesses. Two surveys on Monday show that firms began the new year fretting about domestic political upheaval and the possibility that geopolitical ...
Asia to test bond record again in 2015
December 30th, 2014
Asia could set another record for international bond issues in 2015 if Chinese companies continue to borrow offshore at the same voracious pace they did this year, while bankers expect a heavy redemption schedule and larger pipelines from India ...
Dollar Gains Fifth Day Versus Yen Before GDP as Aussie Weakens
December 23rd, 2014
The dollar rose for a fifth day against the yen before U.S. reports that analysts said will show economic growth was revised higher and durable goods orders increased. A gauge of the greenback climbed to a five-year high after ...
IMF holds back Cyprus bailout funds
December 19th, 2014
International Monetary Fund says expected tranche of €88m will not be paid after parliament suspended new foreclosure law The International Monetary Fund has said it will not release a further €88m (£69m/US$108m) in bailout money for Cyprus on Friday ...
Where Are Oil Prices Headed In The Long Run?
December 18th, 2014
Global benchmark crude oil prices have declined sharply this year on slower demand growth and rising supplies. The growth in demand for crude oil has slowed down significantly this year due to moderating economic growth in emerging markets, such ...
Investor sentiment in Germany rose sharply in December
December 17th, 2014
Investor sentiment in Germany rose sharply in December, spiking 23.4 points to 34.9 in December, according to an investor confidence index. It is the highest level since May 2014. The Centre for European Economic Research (ZEW – Zentrum für ...
Netherlands Growth Prospects Remain Subdued
December 8th, 2014
The Dutch Central Bank on Monday said the Netherlands is emerging from a lengthy economic crisis but that growth prospects remain subdued as a result of a weakening global economy. The central bank said it expects Dutch gross domestic ...
Sweetheart tax avoidance deals to receive greater scrutiny from the EU
December 3rd, 2014
Draft legislation to oblige sharing of corporation tax deals, as Germany, France and Italy pressure Juncker over Luxembourg The European commission has pledged to fast-track new legislation to establish greater scrutiny over sweetheart tax avoidance deals for big companies. ...
Forex and Professional Services Lead Employment in Cyprus
November 25th, 2014
The financial crisis experienced in Cyprus following the events of March 2013 had a knock-on effect on the employment sector. More than a year on from the onset of the crisis, Cyprus’ leading recruitment agency, GRS Recruitment, has provided ...
EU will give France and Italy more time to implement tough reforms
November 25th, 2014
The EU will give France and Italy until next spring to implement tough reforms, delaying a verdict on national overspending originally set for this week, a European source told AFP. The decision, to be approved by the European Commission ...
