G-7 nations agree to more sanctions on Russia
Saturday, 26 April 2014, 07:16
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
The United States and other nations in the Group of Seven agreed Friday to "move swiftly" to impose additional economic sanctions on Russia in response to its actions in...
BOV announces 21% decrease in profits
Friday, 25 April 2014, 13:11
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
The Bank of Valletta Group registered a pre-tax profit of €50.7 million for the first six months of Financial Year 2014, a decrease of 21% compared to the same period last year. The core...
S&P cuts Russia's credit rating
Friday, 25 April 2014, 10:08
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
The Standard & Poor's credit agency on Friday cut Russia's credit rating for the first time in more than five years, raising the financial stakes flowing from the crisis in Ukraine as...
Earnings and Ukraine moving the markets
Friday, 25 April 2014, 09:28
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Yesterday trading was marked by earnings releases, M&A and new indications that the conflict in Ukraine is re-escalating. Russia, reiterated its commitment to protect the Russian speakers in...
Japanese CPI registers strong growth in April
Friday, 25 April 2014, 09:22
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
Yesterday German IFO index for April released stronger numbers both for the Business Climate Index and even for the expectations – both figures also surprised consensus estimates positively....
Spanish economic growth seen fastest since 2008
Thursday, 24 April 2014, 15:40
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Spain's economy expanded by 0.4 percent in the first quarter, the Bank of Spain estimated Thursday, the fastest growth in six years and further evidence the recovery is gathering...
Leader: A cheer for European Parliament Elections
Thursday, 24 April 2014, 11:35
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Freedom House’s “Freedom in the World 2014” report indicates that for the eighth consecutive year global political rights and civil liberties have declined around the world. Their...
Companies continue to beat estimates
Thursday, 24 April 2014, 10:59
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
US stocks slipped on Wednesday following six days of gains. However, the highlights of the day centered around reported earnings by Apple, Facebook, Boeing and Delta Air Lines. Apple reported an...
RBNZ hikes rate to 3%, lifts the Kiwi
Thursday, 24 April 2014, 09:15
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
Wall Street closed slightly in the red, easing after a series of positive daily performances and also due to risk aversion trades motivated by earning releases coming from tech companies....
Obama offering Japan security, economic assurances
Thursday, 24 April 2014, 05:54
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
President Barack Obama is seeking to reassure Japanese leaders Thursday that he can deliver on his security and economic pledges to Asia even as the crisis in Ukraine demands U.S. attention and...