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Dollar rallies as market brings rate hike expectations forward

Thursday, 20 March 2014, 09:13 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

The US dollar rallied strongly on Wednesday, and held near a two-week high against its major rivals on Thursday, after the Federal Reserve suggested an end to its record bond-buying program this fall...

US says Boeing 787's design, manufacture safe

Thursday, 20 March 2014, 05:43 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

Boeing's design and manufacture of its cutting-edge 787 jetliner is safe despite the many problems encountered since the plane's rollout, including a fire that forced a redesign of the its...

Keep calm and guide forward

Wednesday, 19 March 2014, 09:19 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

The Nikkei closed slightly in the green posting a small performance of 0.36% ahead of the Fed meeting tonight....

APS Bank opens a new branch in the centre of Attard

Tuesday, 18 March 2014, 18:08 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

APS Bank officially inaugurated a new branch in Attard, extending its network across Malta and Gozo. With this investment Attard Branch was relocated in the village core to better reach existent APS...

GO records another year of strong levels of profitability

Tuesday, 18 March 2014, 16:07 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

GO plc today 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...

Greece reaches long-delayed deal on bailout loans

Tuesday, 18 March 2014, 14:14 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Greece concluded its tortuous negotiations with its international debt inspectors Tuesday, reaching a deal that will allow the release of a long-delayed rescue loan installment.   The deal...

Why do airplane transponders have an 'off switch?'

Tuesday, 18 March 2014, 09:34 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Ever since Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 disappeared, a fascinated public has asked: Why can somebody in the cockpit shut off the transponder?   It turns out there are several legitimate...

Investors follow aftermath of Crimea referendum

Tuesday, 18 March 2014, 09:29 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Investors were pretty much glued to their screens and monitors yesterday, closely following the aftermath of the weekend’s Crimean referendum and the possible repercussions the 96% majority...

Risk aversion is back on the currency market

Tuesday, 18 March 2014, 09:17 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

US equities rallied strongly despite continued tensions over Crimea. In addition, the Chinese housing market slowdown didn’t worry Asian investors and most of the major Asian exchange rallied today,...

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