This article discusses the expected low growth rate for 2008 in Ireland, which has been one of the most expansive economies in the EU for years. See http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/647776ec-f150-11dc-a91a-0000779fd2ac,noOfParas=2,emailFormat=plainText,storyType=ultralight,dwp_uuid=7c485a38-2f7a-11da-8b51-00000e2511c8,print=no,_i_email=y.html
New data indicates that US inflation rates for February remained relatively stable. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/business/7296449.stm
Cuba has announced that it will ease a ban on various electronic goods. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/americas/7295714.stm
Figures for February, 2008 indicate that inflation in the eurozone area rose more than expected. See http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/03/14/business/14eueconFW.php
Chrysler has announced that it will require all but its most essential employees and plants around the world to take a coordinated summer vacation in an effort to cut costs. See http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/03/13/business/chrysler.php