Cracks over Franco-Germa, Pace of US job creation slows and other Economy news
The economy news of 2011-02-05 on Tamugaia - Cracks over Franco-German eurozone plan, and Pace of US job creation slows.
Cracks over Franco-German eurozone plan -
Despite backing for broader reform and closer co-ordination, resentment expressed at attempt by eurozone’s largest economies to establish new binding agreement...
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Pace of US job creation slows -
The American economy added a tepid 36,000 jobs in January, as severe winter weather slowed the pace of job creation, although the unemployment rate fell to 9%...
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Indonesia raises rates in inflation fight -
The country’s central bank makes its first move against soaring food prices, joining a regional war on inflation, lifting its key borrowing rate by 25 basis points in a move that will relieve nervous inv...
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Fed denies policy is causing food rises -
Asset purchases by the US Federal Reserve do not cause rising food prices in countries such as Egypt, the central bank’s chairman Ben Bernanke said...
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Chinese corn imports forecast to soar -
Corn prices – and with them, the price of meat – are set to explode if the latest import estimates from China are correct, writes Javier Blas...
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My dormant account racked up £4k debt -
A 38-year-old Londoner has told This Money how she unwittingly racked up £4,000 of debt on an overdrawn current account, thanks to sky-high charges...
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Councils raise parking fees by up to 150% -
Councils are increasing parking charges - some by up to 150% - in an attempt to offset austerity cuts, it has emerged...
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Can you stop junk mail forever? -
If you're plagued by unsolicited marketing letters, emails and phone calls a new website can help you to stop junk mail...
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UPDATE 1-Tencent acquires majority stake in Riot Games -
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UPDATE 2-News Corp taps Allen & Co for MySpace sale-sources -
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UPDATE 2-Icahn defends Dynegy deal with shares well above bid -
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