Apr. 8, 2008 21:01

Russian energy firm privatization

Posted by NancyOta under [Finance ]
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This article discusses the privatization of Russia's largest energy supplier. See http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/04/08/business/electric.php
 

Apr. 8, 2008 20:59

Role of Asian inflation in the West

Posted by NancyOta under [International Politics ]
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This article discusses the impact of increased inflation in Asia on the West. See http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/04/07/business/inflate.php
 

Apr. 8, 2008 20:58

G7 agenda topics

Posted by NancyOta under [International Politics ]
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In advance of the G7 meeting, Japan is urging G7 members to place the current credit market instability on its agenda. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/business/7335945.stm
 

Apr. 8, 2008 20:56

Lowering of Indian trade barriers

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India has announced that it will lower its trade barriers with African nations. See http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/04/08/business/summit.php
 

Apr. 8, 2008 20:55

IMF estimate of credit costs

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The IMF has projected that the credit market issues currently being experienced around the world will cost banks and other market participants roughly $1 trillion. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/business/7336744.stm