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ECB ups growth forecast but remains cautious
3 hours ago
European bonds tumbled as the ECB upped its forecast for growth throughout the eurozone, though the central bank kept interest rates at 1% and maintained its special lending facilities to help cash-strapped European banks.
ECB ups growth forecast but remains cautious
European bonds tumbled as the ECB upped its forecast for growth throughout the eurozone, though the central bank kept interest rates at 1% and maintained its special lending facilities to help cash-strapped European banks. 3 hours ago
Eurozone PMI turns lower
Manufacturing activity throughout the eurozone cooled a little in August, though the overall reading still indicated a healthy picture overall. Yesterday
India grows fastest in over 2 years
The Indian economy grew 8.8% in the second quarter, its fastest pace in two and a half years, official data revealed Tuesday. 2 days ago
Japanese stocks fall despite Bank intervention
Japan's latest measures to try to curb its currency's rise have failed to reassure the market, with the yen continuing to climb and stocks falling sharply. 2 days ago
Japan's prices fall again
Prices fell again in Japan in July, the 17th month in a row that inflation has fallen. 6 days ago
Ireland hits back after S&P downgrade
Ireland has hit out at a downgrade from the rating agency Standard & Poor's, saying it overestimates the tasks facing the country as it bails out its stricken banking sector. 8 days ago
