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German Companies Pull Out of Iran, Slowly Tuesday, February 2, 2010 @ 12:21PMAs the United States, Israel and others campaign for tougher U.N. sanctions against Iran, German companies are finding it increasingly difficult to do business there.
Indian stocks fall ahead of govt share sale; rupee rises Tuesday, February 2, 2010 @ 12:21PMBloomberg/Mumbai Indian stocks declined yesterday, led by NTPC Ltd, as investors withdrew funds ahead of the government starting to sell shares in the state-owned company tomorrow.
China-US tensions spiking over Taiwan, Dalai Lama Tuesday, February 2, 2010 @ 12:19PMChina is pledging to retaliate against the U.S. over arms sales to Taiwan and warning of further damage to ties if President Barack Obama meets the Dalai Lama.
Fourth-quarter results lead to optimism Tuesday, February 2, 2010 @ 12:17PMThe Canadian and U.S. economies put in a surprisingly strong performance in the final months of the year, raising optimism the recovery is on track.
Rare duck has the birdwatchers twitching Tuesday, February 2, 2010 @ 12:11PMTwitchers are flocking to a Shropshire market town to catch a glimpse of a rare Chinese duck.
Wheat Rises as U.S. Farmers May Be Limiting Sales After Slump Tuesday, February 2, 2010 @ 12:08PMFeb. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Wheat futures rose the most in five weeks in Chicago on speculation that U.S. farmers are holding onto grain, limiting supplies, after prices in January fell the most since June.
UPDATE: Fonterra milk powder falls for 2nd month Tuesday, February 2, 2010 @ 12:06PMFeb. 3 (BusinessWire) – The price of whole milk powder fell for a second month in Fonterra Cooperative Group’s online trading auction amid expectations of increased output from northern hemisphere producers.
Real Bottoms as Goldman Sachs Says Slump Is Over (Update2) Tuesday, February 2, 2010 @ 12:04PMFeb. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Options traders are dropping their bearish bets against the Brazilian real at the fastest pace since April as Goldman Sachs Group Inc. says the currency’s biggest slump in 15 months is over because growth is picking up.
Grain News Tuesday, February 2, 2010 @ 11:56AMArlington, VA— Oprah Winfrey is encouraged to give her viewers a more complete picture of the wonders of most all modern food production in a letter sent by the American Feed Industry Association this week.
The Jewish agenda in Washington for 2010 Tuesday, February 2, 2010 @ 11:45AMFollowing President Obama’s State of the Union address and the start of the new congressional year, JTA asked Jewish organizations operating in Washington the following questions: “What do you hope the administration and Congress will achieve this year, and what advice would you offer them to make it happen?”
U.S. Deal With Taiwan Has China Retaliating Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 2:57AMThe Chinese government announced late Saturday an unusually broad series of retaliatory measures in response to the latest United States arms sales to Taiwan, including sanctions against American companies that supply the weapon systems for the arms sales.
China Leading Global Race To Make Clean Energy Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 2:55AMChina vaulted past competitors in Denmark, Germany, Spain and the United States last year to become the world’s largest maker of wind turbines, and is poised to expand even further this year.
U.S. Deal With Taiwan Has China Retaliating Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 2:43AMKEITH BRADSHER China announced an unusually broad series of retaliatory measures in response to the latest U.S. arms sales to Taiwan, including sanctions against some American companies.
GE Healthcare eyes PPP route Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 2:25AMGE Healthcare is bullish on the public sector in India and is aiming to rake in substantial earnings through the public-private partnership (PPP) route. The company has already worked on projects with the Gujarat and Maharashtra governments and is looking to partner with West Bengal, among others.
Mandarin Growers Eye Export Potential Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 2:18AMCritical research work is nearing completion in Kerikeri that could trigger exports to Japan of a relatively new and easy-to-peel mandarin. The Richards Special Growers Group in Kerikeri is hoping that up to 500 tonnes of the fruit will be exported initially.
UN chief to send envoys to North Korea Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 1:42AMSEOUL : United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon is to send two special envoys to North Korea to discuss restoring high-level talks and helping revive the nuclear disarmament process, a report said Sunday.
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-01-31 09:24 CORRECTED-PREVIEW-Indonesia Jan inflation seen up, rate on hold Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 1:41AM(Corrects time of CPI, trade data to 0400 GMT, not 0630 GMT) WHAT: Jan CPI, Dec trade data, central bank meeting WHEN: CPI, trade data on Feb. 1, 0400 GMT; c.bank on Feb. 4
China ready to deal with currency exchange issue Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 1:18AMChina ready to deal with currency exchange issue
Asia-Pacific trade deal faces skeptical Americans Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 1:14AMWASHINGTON (AFP) - Its share of trade dwindling in the Asia Pacific, the United States is scrambling to drum up support from a skeptical public for a regional trade deal that can boost exports and create jobs.
China will move on yuan when stimulus packages end: banker Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 1:14AMDAVOS, Switzerland (AFP) - China will look at revaluing its currency when global partners begin to withdraw their stimulus packages, a top Chinese central banker said Saturday.
Exports reach $4.9b, up 28% Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 12:41AMHA NOI — The country’s export value rose 28.1 per cent to US$4.9 billion in January alone compared with the same period last year, which saw the lowest export volume during the global economic crisis, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).
Asian stock markets slide for a 5th day Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 12:41AMAsian stock markets drop as South Korea slowdown adds to jitters over China lending curbs
Taiwan arms sale to test US-China ties Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 12:40AMChina has criticised the United States ahead of the expected announcement of new arms sales to Taiwan.
Taiwan arms sale latest test for US-China ties Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 12:39AMChina criticized the U.S. Tuesday ahead of the expected announcement of new arms sales to Taiwan, the latest in a series of disputes raising tensions between Washington and Beijing. The U.S. administration has been consulting with Congress ahead of a formal... China - United States - People's Republic of China - Republic of China - Arms industry
Crude Oil Falls on Slower South Korean Growth, China Concern Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 12:38AMJan. 26 (Bloomberg) -- Crude oil fell after South Korea, Asia’s fourth-biggest oil importer, said economic growth slowed and China’s stocks declined for a third day on concern the government will tighten credit growth.
Swedish December Trade Surplus SEK5.0B Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 12:38AMThe following is a press release from Statistiska Centralbyran, or SCB, the Swedish central government authority for official statistics. STOCKHOLM--Swedish foreign trade resulted in a net trade surplus of SEK5.0 billion in December 2009 according to preliminary calculations.
Henderson Global May Add China Banks, Property Stocks (Update1) Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 12:37AMJan. 26 (Bloomberg) -- China’s banks and property stocks are attractive after recent declines, said Henderson Global Investors, which said it may add the shares to its funds.
Ministry of Agriculture of Russia to secure the price stability of the domestic market of grains Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 12:36AMRussian grains is the strategic export product, and the commodity positions Russia as one of the guarantors of the global food security on the international market, declared Elena Skrynnik, the Minister of Agriculture of the Russian Federation.
Kenyan Tea Production Forecast at 358 Million Kilos (Update1) Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 12:33AMJan. 26 (Bloomberg) -- Kenya, the world’s biggest producer of black tea, today said production of the leaf may rise to 358 million kilograms this year.
Asian stock markets slide Tuesday for a 5th day Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 12:33AMBANGKOK: Asian stock markets fell for a fifth day Tuesday as China's lending curbs and slower growth in South Korea added to worries the global recovery will sputter once stimulus spending fades. Majo...
Rubber producers mull control on supply Tuesday, January 19, 2010 @ 12:14PMThe world's top three rubber producers are weighing plans for a fund to regulate supply flows of the commodity to markets, but stopped short of action to rein in rising prices, a...
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-01-19 19:49 WRAPUP 1-Canada data, central bank suggest rebound on track Tuesday, January 19, 2010 @ 12:13PMBy Ka Yan Ng
Some things have gotta give - II Tuesday, January 19, 2010 @ 12:12PMThe People's Bank of China ordered its banks to power a V-shaped recovery through an explosion of credit-a record CNY 10 trillion...
BOE King: Fiscal Uncertainty Has Direct Bearing On BOE Policy Tuesday, January 19, 2010 @ 12:07PMBOE King: Fiscal Uncertainty Has Direct Bearing On BOE Policy
Bank of England Governor Mervyn King calls for merger of G20 and IMF Tuesday, January 19, 2010 @ 12:05PMBank of England Governor proposes radical overhaul of management of the international economy.
Exporters want easier tax norms Tuesday, January 19, 2010 @ 12:01PMExporters are looking at simpler tax norms and continued stimulus from the government in 2010-11, even as shipments from India enter a crucial phase as they move into a growth trajectory.
China calls for stronger trade with India Tuesday, January 19, 2010 @ 11:58AMChina has called for stronger trade and investment ties with India, stressing the world's two most populous nations are friends and not enemies.
SPA to undergo restructuring, expands cruise terminal Tuesday, January 19, 2010 @ 11:53AMState Ports Authority CEO Jim Newsome told the board of directors he is reviewing the organizational structure of the port authority and will be looking to cut expenses.
Vietnam May Pay Full Point More Than Indonesia in Debt Sale Tuesday, January 19, 2010 @ 11:51AMJan. 20 (Bloomberg) -- Vietnam may have to pay at least a percentage point more than the Philippines and Indonesia to sell international bonds as a weakening local currency and surge in developing-nation sales spur investors to seek a higher premium.
Eric Margolis: Haiti Must Be Rescued From Itself Tuesday, January 19, 2010 @ 11:50AMThe scenes of horror and chaos that followed Haiti's devastating earthquake were a stark reminder of that tormented nation's gravest problem: it has no functioning...
Exporters optimistic worst is over Sunday, January 17, 2010 @ 3:04AMOTTAWA -- Confidence among exporters has taken its biggest leap since the Sept. 11 2001 terrorist attacks as sales abroad continue to chug higher amid the rebound in the global economy. While figures...
TSX falls short as energy shares decline Sunday, January 17, 2010 @ 3:01AMThe Toronto Stock Exchange closed Monday's session just short of flat as positive news out of China was offset by forecasts for milder weather in the U.S. in the coming weeks, the latter of which hurt...
China FX reserves soar to US$2.4-trillion Sunday, January 17, 2010 @ 2:48AMBEIJING -- China's foreign exchange reserves, the world's largest, grew 23% in 2009 and bank lending for the year blew past government targets, keeping pressure on policymakers to take more action to ...
Canadian firms scramble to assess Haiti damage Sunday, January 17, 2010 @ 2:45AMMONTREAL -- Canadian companies operating in Haiti were still scrambling Wednesday night to reach employees and assess the impact to their businesses after a massive earthquake pounded the Caribbean na...
Record contraction for German economy Sunday, January 17, 2010 @ 2:42AMWIESBADEN, Germany-- The German economy contracted by a record 5 percent last year due to a slump in its key export sector, but the government is poised to raise slightly its forecast for modest growt...
Steel Min looking at demand for ban on iron ore exports Sunday, January 17, 2010 @ 2:35AMAhmedabad Jan 17 (PTI) Steel Minister Virbhadra Singh today said that he subscribes to the view that there should be a ban on exports of iron ore.
Myanmar forms national association to boost rice exports Sunday, January 17, 2010 @ 2:26AMYangon - Myanmar has created a new national rice industry association in an effort to boost the country's rice exports to rival those of Thailand and Vietnam, media reports said Sunday. The Myanmar Rice Industry Association (MRIA) was created on Janu...
Sugar imports get state nod to stabilize prices Sunday, January 17, 2010 @ 2:13AMThe government has given the go-signal for traders to proceed with a plan to import as much as 150,000 metric tons (MT) of raw sugar to stabilize prices, a ranking official said last week.
Egypt sees 5% growth in 2010 Sunday, January 17, 2010 @ 1:55AMEgypt sees 5% growth in 2010
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-01-17 09:25 TABLE-Israel PMI drops 5 points to 63.8 in Dec Sunday, January 17, 2010 @ 1:41AMJan 17 (Reuters) - Israel's purchasing managers index (PMI) slipped to 63.8 in December from a record high of 68.8 in November, Bank Hapoalim and the Israeli Purchasing Managers Association said on Sunday.