Greece was living beyond its means even before it joined the euro. After it adopted the single currency, public spending soared.When the global financial downturn hit - and Greece's hidden borrowings came to light - the country was ...
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George Osborne has delivered his sixth Budget, and the last of the current Parliament. The key points are as follows: Economy The UK grew 2.6% in 2014, faster than any other advanced economy but lower than 3% predicted in December ...
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Economists are calling for more proactive fiscal policies to counter the deepening slowdown in growth, as China's annual Central Economic Work Conference is set to start on Tuesday. The meeting, usually held in early December, sets the ...
China's economic reform is one of the key issues that will impact sovereign ratings and growth prospects of developing Asian economies this year, according to a global credit rating agency. In its latest reports "2014 Outlook: Emerging ...
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Frank Polich/Bloomberg News Construction spending rose 1% in November to the highest pace in more than four years, the Commerce Department reported Jan. 2. The increase brought spending to an annual $934.4 billion annual rate, the ...
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An unusual surge in public construction in October pushed total construction spending to its highest level since May 2009 despite a dip in both private residential and nonresidential activity, according to an analysis of new Census Bureau ...
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Construction firms added jobs in 39 states over the past 12 months, while employment nearly stabilized in the remainder, according to an analysis released today by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data. ...
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According to federal officials, the budget sequester and the government shutdown have drained approximately $85 million from the FDA's financial reserves. These reserves came from user fees that pharmaceutical and medical device companies ...
According to Brazil Steel Institute (IABr), the Brazilian steel industry expects to increase its production in Brazil in 2014. The CEO of IABr, Mr. Marco Polo de Mello Lopes said the industry is still working on the outlook for next year, ...
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Oman Cement has said that its sales dropped by around 6.6% in value terms to $108.5m (OR: 39m) in the first nine months of the year, although profits increased by 2% to $38.6m. Although public spending continues to drive the ...
The German economy is on the verge of an upturn driven by domestic demand. The improving global economic climate and decreasing uncertainty are fuelling investment. Private consumption is benefitting from favourable employment and income ...
World number two truck maker Volvo (VOLV-B.ST) said on Wednesday deliveries of its trucks dropped four percent year-on-year in August as shipments fell in both Europe and North America, held back by an extensive renewal of its product line. ...
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A grand NHS patient record system that was intended to computerise every patient record - before being abandoned - has cost UK taxpayers £10bn so far. Furthermore, hundreds of millions of pounds more in costs are expected to emerge ...
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Mooncake is being snubbed in China for the first time anyone can remember, despite of the forthcoming Mid-Autumn Festival, while the fate of crabs is only a little bit better - or worse, depending on your point of view. Luxury mooncakes - ...
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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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