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20 Apr 2011 17:04:14 GMTGreek debt is 'viable', says finance minister
Greece's finance minister insisted Wednesday that his country's crushing debt was "viable" and that Athens still intends to raise money on markets early next year despite currently exorbitant rates.
13 Apr 2011 17:35:54 GMTBehavioral Finance Funds Misbehave
Behavioral finance is the study of the influence of psychology on the behavior of investors and the subsequent effect on markets. According to Martin Sewell, University of Cambridge, behavioral finance is of interest because it helps explain why and how markets might be inefficient.?
19 Apr 2011 13:20:55 GMTFinance House Reports Net Profit of AED Million for Q1 2011
Abu Dhabi, 19 April, 2011 - Finance House Finance House PJSC ( FH FH ), has kicked-off 2011 on a positive note by registering a net profit of AED Million for the first quarter of 2011, compared to AED Million for the same period last year.
20 Apr 2011 19:54:47 GMTSonoco finance chief to retire at 65
Manufacturer Sonoco Products Co. is getting a new numbers cruncher. The company said Wednesday that its chief financial officer, Charlie Hupfer, will retire next month at age 65, after nine years as CFO.
20 Apr 2011 16:48:41 GMTFinance panel to study budgets, services
Powell City Council's finance committee will hold a series of meetings analyzing the budget and services of each city department.
20 Apr 2011 06:21:18 GMTFinance House earns net profit of
Abu Dhabi: Finance House Finance House PJSC ( FH FH ), has kicked off 2011 on a positive note with a net profit of million for the first quarter of 2011, compared to million for the same period last year.
20 Apr 2011 19:56:47 GMTFinance Ministry and industry to discuss Takeover Code today
NEW DELHI: Seeking to take wide ranging view point on board, the Finance Ministry is holding consultations with industry and stakeholders on Thursday before finalising the proposed changes in the Takeover Code on mergers and acquisitions.
19 Apr 2011 10:44:39 GMTSpanish finance minister promises more reforms
Spain's Finance Minister Elena Salgado said Tuesday that the government will introduce more reforms in the coming couple of months to boost confidence in its struggling economy and that the percent economic growth target for this year will be met.
19 Apr 2011 16:01:11 GMTSpanish Finance Minister Salgado Pledges ?Another Quarter of Reforms?
Spanish Finance Minister Elena Salgado pledged to push ahead with ?another quarter of reforms? as the government seeks to win the confidence of investors.
19 Apr 2011 19:32:30 GMTBusiness : Finance House deposits hit all-time high of
ABU DHABI - Abu Dhabi?s Finance House PJSC has reported a 30 per cent increase in customers? deposits during the first quarter of 2011 while its assets grew by 33 per cent.

Economic History

20 Apr 2011 06:14:00 GMTEconomic optimism up but Lib Dem support falls - poll
Economic optimism in Britain has risen to its highest level since last July following surprise falls in unemployment and inflation a poll published on Wednesday showed.
19 Apr 2011 04:01:00 GMTEconomic anxiety threatens Obama in 2012, but in poll he edges GOP rivals
Deepening economic pessimism has pushed down President Obama?s approval rating to a near record low, but he holds an early advantage over prospective 2012 rivals in part because of widespread dissatisfaction with Republican candidates, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll.
19 Apr 2011 14:02:49 GMTCuba approves economic changes at party summit
Cubans hoped to get details Tuesday of the sweeping economic changes and new leadership choices their government approved in closed-door meetings as the Communist Party held its last day of talks, to be concluded with a closing speech by President Raul Castro.
20 Apr 2011 17:55:15 GMTPutin warns Russia against economic complacency
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday Russia was emerging powerfully from the global financial crisis but must reduce its reliance on energy and raw materials to see off external threats to its economy.
19 Apr 2011 10:22:37 GMTConn. drafting Malloy's economic development plan
Connecticut's new economic development chief said Monday she and other state officials are working up the details of Gov. Dannel P. Malloy's signature economic development program even while the legislature considers its merits before voting on the proposal.
20 Apr 2011 12:10:14 GMTDel. treasurer's economic development plan nixed
A state panel on Tuesday shot down a proposal by Delaware's treasurer to spur economic development by depositing taxpayer money in local banks to free up other capital for loans to small businesses.
19 Apr 2011 17:11:51 GMTA look at economic developments around the globe
A look at economic developments and activity in major stock markets around the world Tuesday: ------ ATHENS, Greece -- Greece had to pay a higher rate to raise $ billion as market pressures increased amid fears the government will have to default on its massive debt load.
20 Apr 2011 09:00:36 GMTEconomic optimism up but Lib Dem support falls
LONDON, April 20 - Economic optimism in Britain has risen to its highest level since last July following surprise falls in unemployment and inflation, a poll published on Wednesday showed.
20 Apr 2011 13:18:36 GMTEconomic Outlook: Where stakes are high
By ANTHONY HALL United Press International By shedding light on a cluster of fees and frustrations for passengers, the . Department of Transportation has kept airlines in a class by themselves.
19 Apr 2011 16:40:37 GMTEconomic angst threatens Obama in 2012, but in poll he edges GOP rivals
Economic pessimism has pushed down President Obama?s approval rating, but he holds an early advantage over prospective 2012 rivals.
 
 

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