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 14 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 14 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 14 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...
Chinese Premier’s Comments drives sentiment higher in Asia
Friday, 28 March 2014, 09:22
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
EUR/USD price action pushes the currency pair 0.31% lower throughout yesterday’s session to close at 1.3741. Today price is struggling for direction as we have so far seen a very tight range ahead of...
Growth in business prompts Alert to invest in new head office
Thursday, 27 March 2014, 15:10
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
The Alert Group has invested over €1 million in a brand new head office in Qormi as it marks 15 years of operation and looks toward further growth, particularly in overseas...
GO ‘did well in a challenging environment’
Thursday, 27 March 2014, 11:33
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Last week, GO announced profits before tax of €15.6 million and cash generation from operations of €39.6 million for 2013. The company is proposing a dividend of €0.07 net of...