Personal care and pharmaceutical copacker UPL’s managing director Mike Peters has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List Peters is to receive an MBE in recognition of his services to industry in the North ...
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The 113th China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, saw an increase in international visitors during its most recent run, which ended May 5. Fair officials reported the event drew 200,000 overseas buyers, which was up ...
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The Australian dollar slumped to a near three-year low during Asia trade after local economic data disappointed and Goldman Sachs warned the resource-rich country was at risk of a steep economic downturn. New government figures today ...
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THE Australian share market extended its losses today as investors continued to move their money offshore amid concerns about a weak global economy. The ASX closed lower for the 12th day in 16 trading sessions, representing a fall in ...
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It’s reported that Jindal Stainless, the largest stainless steel producer in Indian announced a consolidated net loss of INR8.42 billion for the fiscal year 2012/13 ended on March 31st, 2013. Jindal Stainless stated that the net loss ...
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Atlas Copco has introduced a compressor that sets a new standard in energy efficiency. The new compressor can cut energy consumption roughly by half compared to traditional fixed-speed compressors. The new compressor gained immediate ...
The worst month on the stockmarket in a year has taken the wind out of investors, with confidence retreating from highs earlier this year amid increasing concern about the global economy and the endgame for stimulus from central banks. ...
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George R Hoguet, General Manager and global investment strategist of State Street Global Advisors said that China economy growth in the next half year will be almost the same as the first one's, maintain 7.5%. China economy has achieved a ...
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The global economy is moving forward, but divergence between countries and regions reflects the uneven progress made toward recovery from the economic crisis, according to the OECD's latest Economic Outlook. The OECD indicated that ...
U.S. cotton demand in 2013/14 is expected to decline 10 percent to 15.0 million bales, compared with nearly 16.7 million bales estimated for 2012/13. A smaller U.S. cotton supply and reduced foreign import demand—particularly from ...
U.S. cotton demand in 2013/14 is expected to decline 10 percent to 15.0 million bales, compared with nearly 16.7 million bales estimated for 2012/13. A smaller U.S. cotton supply and reduced foreign import demand—particularly from ...
In terms of the global economy, the alarm bells have stopped ringing. According to Cliff Waldman, senior economist for the Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation (MAPI), that’s one of the key takeaways from the U.S. ...
Reminders that many of the products we use aren’t manufactured in the U.S. are everywhere. Just look at the tag inside your work gloves, or the nameplate on your woodworking hardware. There’s a good chance that both of them are ...
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“In a disturbing report, the Federal Reserve announced that U.S. industrial production (manufacturing, mining, and utilities) contracted by 0.6 percent after strong gains in February and March,” said Cliff Waldman, senior ...
The sharemarket consolidated yesterday as high-yield plays reacted negatively to reduced hopes of further interest rate cuts following the release of stronger-than-expected domestic jobs statistics. Meanwhile, profit-taking pushed ...
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