Apr. 9, 2008 21:47

IMF assessment of UK economy

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The IMF has downgraded its economic assessment of the UK. See http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/04/09/business/ukecon.php
 

Apr. 9, 2008 21:46

Global banking reforms

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This article discusses efforts taken by banks around the world to reform themselves in order to avoid increased governmental oversight of their activities. See http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/04/09/business/crisis.php
 

Apr. 9, 2008 21:44

Joint Russian/Italian gas venture

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This article discusses the joint venture between Gazprom and Eni, an Italian enerfy firm, which would create an oil conduit between Libya and Europe. See http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/04/09/business/pipe.php
 

Apr. 9, 2008 21:42

EU sovereign wealth fund reforms

Posted by NancyOta under [International Politics ]
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This article discusses criticisms of the EU's proposed sovereign wealth fund reforms. See http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/16c0f1a2-058d-11dd-a9e0-0000779fd2ac,noOfParas=2,emailFormat=plainText,storyType=ultralight,dwp_uuid=7c485a38-2f7a-11da-8b51-00000e2511c8,print=no,_i_email=y.html
 

Apr. 9, 2008 21:41

Ties between US and Latin American economies

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This article discusses the impact of the US economy's downturn in the economic situation on various Latin American countries. See http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/94f80a60-05b0-11dd-a9e0-0000779fd2ac,noOfParas=2,emailFormat=plainText,storyType=ultralight,print=no,dwp_uuid=a22ad130-8ad8-11db-8940-0000779e2340,_i_email=y.html
 

Apr. 9, 2008 21:39

Mexican oil reforms

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This article discusses the Mexican government's proposals to reform the state-owned oil company. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/americas/7338211.stm
 

Apr. 9, 2008 21:38

Impact of rising food prices on Africa

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This article discusses the EU's concerns over the impact of rising food prices on Africa. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/europe/7336974.stm
 

Apr. 9, 2008 21:37

Most networked economy

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Denmark has been deemed the "most networked economy" in the world. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/business/7338252.stm
 

Apr. 9, 2008 21:36

Boeing Dreamliner delays

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This article discusses Boeing's issues in producing its Dreamliner aircraft, which a Japanese airline has already contracted to purchase. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/business/7338807.stm
 

Apr. 9, 2008 21:34

IMF world economic growth rates

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The IMF has dramatically reduced its expected growth rates for the world economy in 2008. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/business/7338326.stm
 

Apr. 9, 2008 18:58

Congress & the Columbia Trade Pact

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Democrats will seek to delay consideration of a trade agreement with Colombia, prompting the White House to accuse Democrats of threatening the next administration's bargaining power in trade talks. See the story.