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Bold predictions of US recovery

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  THURSDAY, 2 FEB 2012
... the economist maintained. "Companies are moving back to the country to build their next plant or expand production in the United States. If that indeed happens we look for the dollar to continue to strengthen and equity markets in the US will probably ...

Asia vital for Aus business: Harcourt

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  THURSDAY, 2 FEB 2012
... when the economists were quizzed on whether it would only lead to a rise in income inequality here, as is the case in the United States. "I would argue that it's useful to think of the issue in two distinct halves, one is how you generate growth in income. ...

German FM defends Euro

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 FEB 2012
... the Deutsche Mark with very comparable inflation rates. "There is no good future for Germany without a good future for a united Europe," he said. "Going it alone is not an option for Germany, however strong our economy may be. History has taught us ...

Aus can deal with another GFC: Shorten

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  THURSDAY, 19 JAN 2012
... tightening "in order to combat rising inflationary pressures". "As a result, and despite a strengthening of activity in the United States and Japan, global growth and world trade have slowed sharply. " While not directly referencing Australia, the report ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 JAN 2012
... indicated that while the economy was clearly slowing as a result of troubles in its key export markets in Europe and the United States, it was not having a worrying impact. WELLINGTON - Wellington closed up 0.75 per cent, or 24.17 points, at 3,234.81 ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 17 JAN 2012
... Beijing-friendly President Ma Ying-jeou being handed a second term in weekend elections, a result that came as a relief to the United States and China. WELLINGTON - New Zealand shares fell to near a four-week low after a mass downgrade of European nations' ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  MONDAY, 16 JAN 2012
... finances. The euro was also holding on to strong gains made on late Thursday trade while dealers shook off weak data from the United States. Tokyo jumped 1.36 per cent, putting on 114.43 points to 8,500.02, while Seoul closed 0.60 per cent, or 11.11 ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 DEC 2011
... at $35.48, while Rio Tinto had gained six cents to $62.82. There was a muted tone on the market from the open, after the United States Federal Reserve disappointed global markets by holding off with further monetary easing. The Fed also held interest ...

Investec appoints new head asset finance ad leasing

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 DEC 2011
... said it hopes to replicate the success of a similar Asset Finance & Leasing model adopted by its parent business in the United Kingdom, Investec Plc.

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 DEC 2011
... because of the continuing eurozone uncertainties. It said "major downside risks" included a deep recession in Europe and the United States, higher protectionism and persistent inflation. WELLINGTON - New Zealand shares fell after Standard & Poor's put ...