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Chinese inflation rising faster than expected

Tuesday, 10 June 2014, 09:16 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Sentiment remained biased higher as investors eked out a 4th day of gains at US close yesterday. The economic docket was fairly quiet yesterday, but the echo of Friday’s better than expected Payrolls...

Subway strike suspended in Sao Paulo, may hit Rio

Tuesday, 10 June 2014, 06:39 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

A paralyzing subway strike has been suspended, though union officials warn that if their demands for higher pay aren't met they will call workers off the job again Thursday — the day Sao...

Bank of Valletta supports the Guardian Angel Resource Centre

Monday, 9 June 2014, 12:56 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

The Guardian Angel Secondary Education Resource Centre in Hamrun, has recently upgraded its outdoor fitness gym. The upgrade, which was partly financed by Bank of Valletta, was inaugurated by...

Boots on the ground: A look at World Cup cleats

Monday, 9 June 2014, 10:56 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Nike, adidas, Puma and other shoemakers are all trotting out new and innovative looks for this summer's World Cup. Gone are the old-school black boots like the fabled Puma Kings worn by...

Bright jobs data sparks optimism on US economy

Monday, 9 June 2014, 09:08 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

The dollar edged higher versus the yen, lifted by rising US Treasury yields after the Labor Department in the US announced stronger than expected jobs numbers on Friday....

ECB getting closer to Fed-style stimulus

Saturday, 7 June 2014, 18:36 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

The European Central Bank has deployed a raft of aggressive measures to boost Europe's economy, but stopped short of the one many economists insist would do the most to help: large-scale purchases...

Brazil strikes a threat to a smooth World Cup

Saturday, 7 June 2014, 07:15 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Brazilian police used tear gas, rubber bullets and stun grenades to disperse striking workers inside a subway station on Friday, adding to fears that labor unrest could disrupt the World Cup that...

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