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30 Jan 2011 12:27:04 GMTBritish finance minister warns of 'turmoil'
British finance minister George Osborne insisted on Sunday he would resist pressure to drop his deficit reduction plan, saying to abandon it would unleash "financial turmoil" within minutes.
31 Jan 2011 17:33:58 GMTFinance minister expects little impact from Egypt unrest
Finance Minister Korn Chatikavanij expressed concern yesterday about the effects on Thailand of the unrest in Cairo, but said measures had been set up to minimise them.
31 Jan 2011 13:04:00 GMTFinance Secretary Chawla retires, no successor named
New Delhi, Jan 28 (PTI) Ashok Chawla, who took over as Finance Secretary during the turbulent times in the aftermath of the global economic downturn more than two years ago, retired today from service without any successor named for the the Union Budget just less than a month away, government appointed R Gopalan, a 1976 batch IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre, as the Economic Affairs ...
31 Jan 2011 19:16:15 GMTEgypt's new finance minister pleads not to sacrifice country
Egypt's newly appointed finance minister Samir Radwan has urged protesters trying to topple President Hosni Mubarak's regime not to risk the country's security and prosperity for short-term gain.
31 Jan 2011 14:03:11 GMTMortgage Finance Overhaul to Raise Costs, Reduce Home-Ownership
In spite of differences between Democrats and Republicans on reforming housing finance, both sides back proposals that would make mortgages more expensive and difficult to obtain.
31 Jan 2011 17:54:35 GMTHeed the call for personal finance at school
Following my call for personal finance education in schools last week here, it seems things have been heating up. Today, an all party parliamentary group was formed comprised of more than 140 members - ...
29 Jan 2011 19:22:11 GMTIrish senate passes finance bill
A crucial finance bill - a condition of an 85bn euro (?72bn) bailout package - is passed by the Republic of Ireland's upper house, the senate.
30 Jan 2011 10:44:05 GMTSeanad passes Finance Bill
The Finance Bill did not have to go to the D?il last night after the Seanad passed the Bill by 30 votes to 20 without accepting any Opposition amendments.
31 Jan 2011 19:13:13 GMTMayor Gray Announces Finance Group
Mayor Jim Gray today announced the formation of a finance advisory group to help the city address short-term budgetary challenges, and begin long-term financial planning. ?This group includes people who have been among the top leaders of our state in public sector budgeting and finance,? Gray said.? ?The city faces significant financial challenges, both now and in the future.? This work group ...
29 Jan 2011 07:42:06 GMTFinance Bill passes all stages in Seanad
The Finance Bill passed all stages in the Seanad and will now go to the President to be signed into law.

Economic History

31 Jan 2011 16:56:26 GMTHow Egyptian Unrest Could Unravel Economic Recovery
As anti-government protests continue to roil Egypt, some analysts are exploring the economic dimension of the unrest. Is rampant unemployment among recent college graduates fueling the uprising, or should we instead attribute the demonstrations to Egypt's economic isolation or the heightened expectations of its citizens following a period of economic growth?
30 Jan 2011 23:06:00 GMTEconomic events for the week beginning Jan. 31
A busy week of economic news will be highlighted by a January jobs report and a semi-, quasi-press conference by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke.
31 Jan 2011 20:18:33 GMTA look at economic developments around the globe
A look at economic developments and activity in major stock markets around the world Monday: ------ CAIRO -- A week of growing upheaval in Egypt with no quick end in sight enflamed investor concerns.
30 Jan 2011 06:20:58 GMTWhy economic indicators really matter to you
The economic recovery is top of mind in our national consciousness. Listen to the news and you?re likely to hear some nugget of information about the state of our economy, with leading economic indica
30 Jan 2011 05:34:42 GMTCuba's economic changes create new entrepreneurs
Where some might see a rotten window frame pocked by termites, Julio Cesar Hidalgo envisions a polished takeout counter, the rich smell of garlic and oregano wafting out onto a warm Havana street.
30 Jan 2011 03:41:45 GMTEconomic Reports for the Week of Jan. 31
Among reports for this week will be the . manufacturing index for January and construction spending for December.
30 Jan 2011 09:41:58 GMTModel for Nevada's economic success thrives in Utah
An economic development success story out of Utah is coming Northern Nevada's way this week.
28 Jan 2011 11:28:16 GMTUN chief: economic model an environmental threat
The world's current economic model is an environmental "global suicide pact" that will result in disaster if it isn't reformed, . chief Ban Ki-moon warned Friday.
29 Jan 2011 05:41:00 GMTEconomic risk and geopolitical risk share agenda at World Economic Forum
For the past two years, the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, has been dominated by fears for the global economy. This year, cautious optimism about the economy has returned. But as economic risk declines, geopolitical risk seems to be on the increase.
31 Jan 2011 16:20:43 GMTEconomic picture grim for 6 of poorest communities
State's 6 lowest-income communities struggle to plug budget holes, pay bills; tax hikes not an easy option
 
 

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