Yen rallies and gold soars as investors seek safety
Friday, 11 July 2014, 08:26
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
The yen soared yesterday and was set to end the week sharply higher as forex investors scrambled for safety after a Portuguese banking firm missed debt payments....
Economists downgrade forecasts for US growth
Friday, 11 July 2014, 06:52
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
U.S. business economists have sharply cut their growth forecasts for the April-June quarter and 2014, though they remain optimistic that the economy will rebound from a dismal first...
Are foreign owned firms competing against local firms unfairly?
Thursday, 10 July 2014, 15:42
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Wide interest has been aroused in the business community following the GRTU statement at last week’s TMBW Business Breakfast that foreign companies/individuals are recouping 6/7 of their tax...
A dive into highly technical watchmaking
Thursday, 10 July 2014, 14:58
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Cartier explain that "With its powerful lines and strong design, the original Calibre de Cartier watch, launched in 2010, is a symbol of confident masculinity." they add "Its dial...
The Federal Reserve marks the end of its asset purchasing program
Thursday, 10 July 2014, 10:55
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Minutes from the last US Federal Reserve meeting acknowledged what market analysts have been assuming for some time now; that the US economy is strengthening. However, the minutes also suggested that...
Energy matters
Thursday, 10 July 2014, 09:00
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Today and tomorrow the Ministry for Energy and Health will be hosting an energy conference here in Malta, discussing the potential for the development of the energy sector in the Mediterranean....
Fed gives no clear direction; dollar retreats
Thursday, 10 July 2014, 08:42
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
The dollar slipped to a one-week low yesterday against a basket of its major rivals after minutes from the latest Federal Reserve FOMC meeting gave little indication on the timing of a future interest...