Search This Blog

Monday, June 30, 2014

Britain and Cameron in EU danger zone, say experts

London (AFP) - David Cameron's failure to prevent Jean-Claude Juncker from becoming the new European Commission president risks pushing Britain out of the EU unless he builds bridges to secure reforms before a 2017 referendum, experts say.

Sunday, June 29, 2014

Consumer Sentiment in U.S. Rose in June From Month Earlier

Consumer sentiment improved in June as higher stock prices and an improving labor market helped bolster Americans' views of the economy.

Saturday, June 28, 2014

U.S. cuts Swaziland from trade benefits, reinstates Madagascar

(Reuters) - The United States cut Swaziland from a duty-free trade program on Thursday because of concerns about crackdowns on peaceful demonstrations and poor protection of workers' rights.

Friday, June 27, 2014

Pound Looks to Financial Stability Report to Drive BOE Rate Hike Bets

The spotlight turns to the Bank of England once again in European trading hours as Governor Mark Carney presents the bi-annual Financial Stability Report (FSR).

Thursday, June 26, 2014

Shinzo Abe launches 'third arrow' of Japanese economic reform

Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe outlined his long-awaited growth strategy on Tuesday spearheaded by promises of expanded childcare to bring more women into the workforce and an investment boom.