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...