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14 May 2011 06:50:11 GMTFinance ministers tackle Greek bailout No. 2
European finance ministers will huddle Monday for discussions certain to centre on a second Greek bailout, while anointing an Italian to head the pivotal European Central Bank.
13 May 2011 00:28:17 GMTXinhua Finance Ex-CEO Fredy Bush Vows to Fight . Insider-Trading Charge
Loretta Fredy Bush , the former chief executive officer of Xinhua Finance Inc. , denies that she was part of a $50 million insider-trading scheme that defrauded investors and . regulators, her lawyer said today.
14 May 2011 04:14:15 GMTMarlborough Finance Committee presses schools for budget answers
The Finance Committee chose not to vote on the School Department's budget during its all-day session yesterday, with members saying they want more details about the request for $ million more.
14 May 2011 09:37:13 GMTEx-Finance Sec. Pardo elected PSE Chair
Former Finance Secretary Jose Pardo was elected chairman of the Philippine Stock Exchange, the latest change at the top of an organization that had two presidents resign last year and which has had differences with the Department of Finance and Securities and Exchange Commission.
13 May 2011 03:49:54 GMTSchool finance bills are stalled in Texas Legislature
Measures that spell out spending cuts seem to be dead, which means a special session may be necessary.
13 May 2011 23:13:38 GMTBoard of Finance approves $23 million for Mill River project
STAMFORD -- The Board of Finance approved $23 million in borrowing to finance the next phase of the 28-acre Mill River Park to be be paid back by local property owners and developments in the area.
14 May 2011 06:24:38 GMTAustralian Finance Minister Wong Says ?Positive? Budget Aims to Boost Jobs
Australia?s Finance Minister Penny Wong said this week?s budget was aimed at boosting jobs growth as the government stays committed to returning the country?s finances to a surplus.
13 May 2011 05:59:05 GMTNatick finance officials grill educators over laptops
The Finance Committee pressed school administrators last night about when they knew they were going to tap into the new high school contingency fund to pay for $2 million worth of student laptops.
14 May 2011 06:46:53 GMTAustralia?s Finance Minister Says Budget Focus on Boosting Jobs
Australia?s Finance Minister Penny Wong said this week?s budget was aimed at boosting jobs growth as the government stays committed to returning the country?s finances to a surplus.
13 May 2011 07:45:40 GMTNine Phila. candidates late with finance filings
Nine Philadelphia candidates on Tuesday's primary election ballot are a week late filing reports on their campaign fund-raising and expenses - and one says it's part of his campaign strategy.

Economic History

13 May 2011 15:15:35 GMTGermany powers eurozone economic surge
Forecast-busting economic growth in Germany and a surprise rebound in Greece helped the 17-nation eurozone start the new year with a bang, with the region growing twice as fast as the . despite constant fears about debt.
13 May 2011 12:55:34 GMTGermany powers eurozone economic surge in Q1
Forecast-busting economic growth in Germany and a surprise rebound in Greece helped the 17-nation eurozone start the new year with a bang, with the region growing twice as fast as the . despite constant fears about debt.
14 May 2011 15:21:54 GMTEconomic Summit and Business Expo in Rochester
The economic summit and business expo next week is bringing in national experts with good news for Rochester. Eyes on the Future 2011 is an economic summit brought to you by Greater Rochester Enterprise and Small Business Council of Rochester.
12 May 2011 19:42:38 GMTEconomic growth slows: institute
Britain's economic growth slowed at the start of the second quarter, with the three-month rate dropping to percent, a respected think tank said Thursday.
14 May 2011 00:20:54 GMTEconomic reforms to be gradual despite state election results
The pace of economic reforms is expected to be gradual in the months ahead despite the strong showing of the Congress party and its ally the Trinamool Congress in the state elections.
13 May 2011 17:11:10 GMTA look at economic developments around the globe
A look at economic developments and activity in major stock markets around the world Friday: ------ LONDON -- Forecast-busting economic growth in Germany and a surprise rebound in Greece helped the 17-nation eurozone start the new year with a bang, with the region growing twice as fast as the . despite constant fears about debt.
13 May 2011 12:33:35 GMTRomania Ends Economic Decline as German Demand Boosts East European Growth
Romania?s gross domestic product rose an annual percent in the first quarter after a percent decline in the fourth, the country?s statistics office said today, while Hungary ?s economy grew an annual percent, the most in four years.
13 May 2011 12:30:20 GMTEconomic recovery delayed by property collapse
Ireland's economic recovery continues to be weighed down by the property collapse, according to the European Commission.
14 May 2011 04:56:51 GMTTreasuries Drop Amid Mixed Economic Data, $72 Billion Note and Bond Sales
. 10-year note yields touched the lowest since December yesterday on speculation that inflation may have peaked after the Labor Department reported the consumer price index rose percent in April, matching economists? forecast.
12 May 2011 00:01:09 GMTMississippi flooding drowns crops and casinos: What's the economic toll?
The economic toll of the Mississippi River flooding has yet to be calculated, as the crest pushes past Memphis towards New Orleans, but is expected to run in the billions.
 
 

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