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Economy

China's Wen sees risks to global recovery

Apr 26 2012 10:45

China's Prime Minister Wen Jiabao says while the global economy has improved, the recovery is still fragile.

Economy

UK economy in first double dip since 1970s

Apr 25 2012 10:53

Britain's economy has slid back into its second recession since the financial crisis after output unexpectedly slowed in the first quarter of this year.

International Markets

Shares down as eurozone fears grip investors

Apr 23 2012 13:17

Potential political turmoil in France and the Netherlands coupled with downbeat global economic data dragged down European shares and raised safe haven demand.

Economy

Eurozone business slump worsens in April

Apr 23 2012 10:49

A slowdown in the eurozone's private sector unexpectedly worsened in April, dashing hopes that the region will emerge from recession soon.

Economy

Petrol panic may help keep UK from recession

Apr 20 2012 11:51

Fears of a fuel shortage and warm weather boosted retail sales in Britain, raising chances that consumer spending may have helped the economy avoid recession.

Economy

Recovery reversal

Apr 19 2012 07:00

Should we worry about a double-dip or new recession?

Economy

Spanish minister admits to recession

Apr 16 2012 13:36

Speculation is growing that Madrid may have to apply for a bailout after the economy minister said it has probably fallen into its second downturn since 2009.

Currencies

Rand tanks on global woes

Apr 10 2012 16:20

The rand slid below R8/$ for the first time in two-and-a-half months on renewed concerns about the global economy.

Economy

Fewer orders suggest eurozone in recession

Apr 04 2012 11:13

The eurozone has probably entered a mild recession as factory orders sank again in March, the Eurozone purchasing managers' index shows.

Financial Services

JPMorgan to be fined over Lehman demise

Apr 04 2012 11:03

A US regulator is set to file a civil case against JPMorgan for actions linked to the demise of Lehman Brothers, reports the New York Times.

Economy

EU crisis won't force SA policy change

Nov 28 2011 10:38

Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan says SA has no need to change current policies to counter the effect of the eurozone debt crisis.

Economy

Motlanthe: SA exposure to euro crisis low

Nov 23 2011 16:33

Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe has told MPs that SA's direct economic exposure to countries at the epicentre of the eurozone debt crisis is reasonably low.

Economy

Slowdown fears as Chinese factories slump

Nov 23 2011 11:02

Chinese factories had their weakest activity in 32 months in November, igniting concerns of a skid towards a slowdown and compounding global recession fears.

International Markets

Market risks hit 2008 highs - survey

Nov 22 2011 18:00

UK market participants see risks of major crisis at their highest since just before the collapse of Lehman Brothers, a Bank of England survey shows.

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May 28 2012 09:33

Investors may not have a clue what they’re paying their money managers or they type of service they’re getting, or, whether they can actually negotiate lower fees. (Reuters)

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