Apr. 7, 2008 21:31
In order to continue its operations, the IMF has announced that it will sell over $6 billion from its gold reserves. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/business/7335749.stm
Apr. 7, 2008 21:30
Potential Japan-EU trade agreement
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This article discusses the potential Japan-EU trade agreement. See http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/33ef59f6-03eb-11dd-b28b-000077b07658,noOfParas=2,emailFormat=plainText,storyType=ultralight,dwp_uuid=f4ebce78-e821-11db-b2c3-000b5df10621,print=no,_i_email=y.html
Apr. 7, 2008 21:28
German/Polish border prosperity
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This article discusses the economic benefits enjoyed by the German residents of a town near the Polish border due to the increased prosperity of Poland. What are the implications of this phenomenon on the idea of sovereignty? See http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/04/07/business/polecon.php
Apr. 7, 2008 21:26
French union confrontation
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This article discusses the mounting tension in the French economy between labor unions and stores which wish to open on Sundays. See http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/04/07/business/franc.php
Apr. 7, 2008 21:25
IMF statements on governmental intervention
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The IMF has just announced its opinion that governmental intervention is necessary in order to correct the markets. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/business/7333948.stm
Apr. 7, 2008 21:23
Sotheby's sale decision
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This article discusses the decision of Sotheby's to stop a potential sale of Sikh armor. What are the larger implications of this particular case on the rights of cultures to their artifacts versus the idea of free trade in antiques? See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/south_asia/7334229.stm
Apr. 7, 2008 21:21
EU emissions trading allegations
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Allegations have surfaced that there are some improprieties in the way that the EU allows its member states to engage in the emissions trading market. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/europe/7334175.stm
Apr. 7, 2008 21:20
French business investment in China
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A French energy firm has just invested in a Chinese water firm. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/business/7334173.stm
Apr. 7, 2008 21:18
China-New Zealand free trade agreement
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New Zealand has just signed a free trade agreement with China. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/business/7333983.stm
Apr. 7, 2008 21:17
After much political wrangling, the Japanese government has finally nominated a new candidate to lead the Bank of Japan. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/business/7334105.stm
Apr. 7, 2008 21:16
Latest WTO banana war case
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The EC has just lost the latest round of the banana wars to a combination of Latin American nations. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7335070.stm
Apr. 7, 2008 21:15
Impact of foreign investment on the US
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This article discusses the various ways in which foreign investments in the US have impacted American workers and the economy. See http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/04/07/business/07sale.php
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