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Yen slips as investors take on risk

Wednesday, 14 May 2014, 10:56 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Global equity markets rallied at the start of the week dampening demand for safe-haven assets. The yen slipped for the third consecutive day on Tuesday versus the dollar on signs that tensions between...

Aussie jumps above 0.94$, pound rises ahead of key data

Wednesday, 14 May 2014, 09:04 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Higher-yielding currencies were once again in demand led by the Aussie and the kiwi as stocks continued to rally yesterday. The euro hovered near its five-week low hit last night after coming under...

Radar centre problem snarls Chicago air traffic

Wednesday, 14 May 2014, 06:35 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

About 700 flights were canceled Tuesday at Chicago's two airports after an electrical problem sent smoke into the control room of a regional radar facility, forcing officials to temporarily halt...

Eden Cinemas gives away Children’s Bedroom from Fino

Tuesday, 13 May 2014, 21:03 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

The Eden Cinemas gave away a children’s bedroom suite from Fino worth over €3870 to one competition winner last week. The competition ran throughout the month of April, were every parent...

DHL dodges traffic with LA helicopter service

Tuesday, 13 May 2014, 15:16 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

DHL, the world’s leading international express services provider, has found an even better route to meet urgent delivery commitments in the midst of traffic gridlock in the United States:...

More brand new TV series on GO

Tuesday, 13 May 2014, 15:01 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

GO’s TV subscribers will be able to enjoy a range of brand new TV programmes and the return of popular series throughout May across a number of channels including FOX, FOX Life, Food Network,...

Tunis economy

Tuesday, 13 May 2014, 14:20 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Tunisia formally became a Privileged Partner of the EU under a political agreement signed during the Tenth Association Council meeting in Luxembourg on 14 April.   Reflecting the EU's...

Leading Tunisians focus on investment issues

Tuesday, 13 May 2014, 14:15 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Kamel Bennaceur, Minister of Industry, Energy and Mining   “Developing Mediterranean energy interconnections between Italy, Malta, Algeria, Libya could bring many benefits and...

Yen slips as stock gains boost risk appetite

Tuesday, 13 May 2014, 08:56 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

The Japanese yen slipped overnight as investors favored riskier assets and Asian stocks jumped higher. The Nikkei was up almost 2 percent on Tuesday after Wall Street shares also recorded strong...

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