Investors testing Draghi’s resolve in talking down the Euro
Wednesday, 7 May 2014, 17:01
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
Mid last week US GDP advance Y/Y was close to flat, barely rising from the previous 2.6% reading. Comments from the Fed that same day in the evening however provided some reassurance after this quasi...
German factory orders drop unexpectedly
Wednesday, 7 May 2014, 12:41
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
German factory orders plunged unexpectedly in March as demand slumped both at home and abroad, particularly from other nations using the euro, and the government cautioned the crisis in Ukraine could...
Tension in Ukraine continues to take its toll on the market
Wednesday, 7 May 2014, 10:26
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Most stock markets around the world fell yesterday, as persistent worries over the instability in Ukraine pushed investors to take profits with major indexes still near record levels. In...
Ball in Draghi’s court as euro edges closer to $1.40
Wednesday, 7 May 2014, 09:07
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
The euro inched higher yesterday against the dollar, edging closer to 1.40 and testing the European Central Bank’s commitment to ensuring the currency doesn’t hinder inflation in the region....
HSBC Malta Foundation supports IT Lab for disadvantaged youth
Tuesday, 6 May 2014, 11:31
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
A new IT laboratory has been opened in Santa Venera within the Foundation for Education Services (FES) ‘Youth.inc’ programme’s recently acquired premises. The laboratory, to be...
Credit markets remain complacent despite mixed economic data
Tuesday, 6 May 2014, 09:47
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Throughout last week, markets advanced overall but registered somewhat mixed reactions to different economic data releases. In the midst of a very busy week in terms of data releases and...
RBA upbeat on labour market
Tuesday, 6 May 2014, 09:23
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
Data out of the US economic docket was positive yesterday, overall PMIs for the services sector were confirmed stronger than the earlier readings for the Month of April. The ISM Non-Manufacturing...