Greece to get next bailout loans by end of month
Tuesday, 1 April 2014, 15:09
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Greece will start receiving its next 8.3 billion euros ($11.4 billion) in bailout loans at the end of the month, eurozone finance ministers said Tuesday, citing progress after "many painful...
Negative day for European stocks
Tuesday, 1 April 2014, 09:47
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
European stocks had a negative day yesterday notwithstanding some progress in the Russian-Ukrainian crisis and dismal inflation data which increases the chances for stronger ECB action. Contrary to...
RBA stays on hold
Tuesday, 1 April 2014, 09:23
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
The USD is on the defensive this morning despite continuing to cede ground to the euro. The EUR/USD has been testing higher ground since last Friday. Despite this move higher the greenback has so far...
Japan raises sales tax, balancing debt, growth
Tuesday, 1 April 2014, 06:49
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Japan raised its sales tax Tuesday, moving to stabilize government finances but at the risk of undermining a shaky economic recovery. It's a gamble the world's No. 3 economy cannot...
Eurozone inflation drops further below target
Monday, 31 March 2014, 11:24
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Official data show the eurozone's inflation rate in March decreased for the third consecutive month to a new low of 0.5 percent, a development likely to add pressure on the European Central Bank...
Euro softer ahead of CPI estimates
Monday, 31 March 2014, 09:26
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
The euro looks hesitant this morning, while gaining against the Aussie it is mostly flat across the rest of the majors. We see the EUR/USD just 50 pips off last week’s lows – currently at 1.3750. The...
Vatican bank's ousted president comes out swinging
Saturday, 29 March 2014, 07:02
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
The ousted president of the Vatican bank came out swinging Friday after he was cleared in a money-laundering investigation, accusing the bank's board of causing "grave damage" to the...
Technology hindered, helped search for Flight 370
Friday, 28 March 2014, 12:20
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
The disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 has presented two tales of modern technology. The limitations of tracking and communications devices allowed the plane to vanish from...
Mixed economic data Asian economies to increase stimulus
Friday, 28 March 2014, 10:47
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Yesterday stock markets showed mixed performances, with the Eustoxx advancing shyly and US equities declining after economic data provided contrasting signals (revised Q4 GDP growth was below...
GO acquires shareholding in Cypriot telecommunications company
Friday, 28 March 2014, 10:24
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
GO plc, Malta’s leading quad play telecommunications company, has today entered into a share purchase agreement with Cablenet Communications Systems Limited and Mr Nicolas Shiacolas, beneficial...