David Cameron: it is 'make or break' for the euro Wed 16 May 2012 David Cameron has warned eurozone leaders it is now “make or break” for the single currency as the financial turmoil threatens to cause another global... (photo: AP / Susan Walsh) The Daily Telegraph Currency Eurozone Photos UK Wikipedia: European sovereign-debt crisis |
Gasoline, oil prices continue to drop Wed 16 May 2012 Pump prices continue to fall in the Knoxville area. The average price of a gallon of regular unleaded dropped nearly a penny overnight to $3.455 on Wednesday, according... (photo: WN / RTayco) Knox News Economy Energy Market Photos Wikipedia: Gasoline price website |
Oil price still falling as supplies grow Wed 16 May 2012 NEW YORK (AP) — The price of oil continues to decline as supplies grow in the U.S. Benchmark U.S. crude on Wednesday fell by 57 cents to $93.41 per barrel in New York. It... (photo: WN / RTayco) my SA Economy Energy Market Photos Wikipedia: Price of petroleum |
Obama hosting bipartisan talks on economy Wed 16 May 2012 After months of trading blame and criticism from afar, President Obama and GOPcongressional leaders will meet Wednesday to discuss the economy — and, presumably,... (photo: AP / David Karp) Chicago Tribune Economy Obama Photos President Wikipedia: Barack Obama |
Greece to decide on interim government Wed 16 May 2012 ATHENS, Greece - Greece's president convened the crisis-struck country's political leaders once more Wednesday, this time to appoint a caretaker government that will lead... (photo: AP / Aris Messinis, pool) CNBC Economy Election Greece Photos Wikipedia: Greek legislative election, 2012 |
Merkel says she wants Greece in euro, would consider growth measures Wed 16 May 2012 German Chancellor Angela Merkel insists she wants Greece to stay in the euro and has left open the option of agreeing more measures designed to boost growth. "I want... (photo: AP / Markus Schreiber) Kathimerini Europe Germany Greece Photos Wikipedia: Greek government-debt crisis |
Toyota's budget-beating Etios driven Wed 16 May 2012 The new Toyota Etios is not as stylish as the Lamborghini Aventador nor can it quite match the top speed of the Bugatti Veyron. Yet I'm willing to bet that this new... (photo: WN / Rubielyn Bunag) Independent online (SA) Business Economy Motor Photos Wikipedia: Toyota |
Gold hits 4-1/2 month low on Greek turmoil Wed 16 May 2012 Tweet SINGAPORE: Gold extended losses on Wednesday and slipped to its weakest since December after Greece's failure to form a government prompted investors to cut their... (photo: WN / Sayali Santosh Kadam) The Times of India Business Economy Gold Photos Wikipedia: Gold |
Half of South Sudan facing food shortages, warns UN Wed 16 May 2012 More than half the population of South Sudan are facing food shortages due to the continuing conflict with Sudan, the UN is warning. It says fighting on the border... (photo: UN / /Isaac Billy) BBC News Food Photos South Sudan War Wikipedia: South Sudan |
Food prices double in UPA's term as demand outstrips supply Wed 16 May 2012 Tweet NEW DELHI: If inflation has broken the back of the aam aadmi, the biggest contributor to the pain in the UPA's term is food prices. Government data on wholesale... (photo: WN / Geeta) The Times of India Food India Inflation Photos Wikipedia: Economy of India |
India ranked 46th in trade logistics performance Wed 16 May 2012 Washington, May 16 (IANS) Global trade logistics performance slowed down over the last two years amid the global recession, but India and others that pursued aggressive... (photo: WN / prajkta) Newstrack India India Photos Trade Washington Wikipedia: Trade |
Free up petrol prices; shrink gold imports: RV Kanoria Wed 16 May 2012 Tweet RV Kanoria, President, FICCI The Indian rupee is trading dangerously close to 54-to-a-dollar mark. This is proving to be a challenge for companies dependent on... (photo: WN / Aruna Mirasdar) The Times of India Fuel Gold India Photos Wikipedia: Petroleum |
Home prices crash in Ahmedabad, panic grips builders Wed 16 May 2012 Developers in Ahmedabad, the largest real estate market in Gujarat, are currently sitting on a pile of unsold inventory worth over Rs 3,000 crore. While large developers... (photo: WN / Sayali Santosh Kadam) Indian Express Ahmedabad Economy Photos Property Wikipedia: Indian property bubble |
Honda's electric car like a bicycle on a vacuum Wed 16 May 2012 HONDA unveiled its latest electric vehicle, but it is unlike any of the cars and motorcycles the company is best known for. Rather, the UNI-CUB single-seat, unicycle-like... (photo: WN / Yolanda Leyba) The Daily Telegraph Australia Business Economy Market Photos Wikipedia: Honda |
Merkel, Hollande promise joint growth strategy Wed 16 May 2012 BERLIN (Reuters) - New French President Francois Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel acknowledged differences on Tuesday over how to boost growth in... (photo: AP / Steffi Loos) The Star Europe France Germany Photos Wikipedia: François Hollande |
Shell, Partners Move Forward with Kitimat Export Facility Tue 15 May 2012 Shell, Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS), Mitsubishi Corporation, and PetroChina Company Limited on Tuesday announced they are developing a proposed liquefied natural gas... (photo: WN / Priya Dashini) Rig Zone Economy Industry Korea Photos Wikipedia: Royal Dutch Shell |
Jerry Brown On California's Budget Deficit: 'Cutting Alone Really Doesn't Do It' Tue 15 May 2012 SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- California Gov. Jerry Brown called on state lawmakers to embrace austere cuts and urged voters to approve tax hikes in outlining a revised budget.... (photo: AP / Rich Pedroncelli) Huffington Post Business Lawmaker Photos Politics Wikipedia: Jerry Brown |
Greece to go back to the polls after President fails to form Coalition Tue 15 May 2012 "It is absolutely necessary to have the broader support of political parties" ... Antonis Samaras, New Democracy leader. Photo: AFP ATHENS: Greece will be going to... (photo: AP / Aris Messinis) Canberra Times Economy Election Greece Photos Wikipedia: Greek legislative election, 2012 |
U.S. April consumer prices flat as gasoline drops Tue 15 May 2012 WASHINGTON May 15 (Reuters) - U.S. consumer prices were flat in April as households paid less for gasoline and natural gas, possibly giving the U.S. Federal Reserve more... (photo: WN / Sweet Radoc) Reuters Economy Energy Industry Photos Wikipedia: Gasoline and diesel usage and pricing |
DSS 2011 brings Dh8.8 billion to Dubai’s economy Tue 15 May 2012 Dubai Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment (DEPE) said, more than four million visitors visited Dubai’s summer attractions last year that boosted Dubai’s... (photo: WN / Prajkta) Gulf News Dubai Economy Market Photos Tourism Wikipedia: Dubai |