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USD holds its gains ahead of NFP data

Friday, 7 February 2014, 09:16 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

Euro cedes some ground this morning, but overall still defending yesterday’s massive gains....

Marseille: A new acquisition for the Palumbo Group

Friday, 7 February 2014, 07:59 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

On Monday, the Commercial Court of Marseille declared Palumbo Group the winner of the tender for the acquisition of International Technic Marine (ITM) in Marseille.   There were two players...

Eurozone rates unchanged despite deflation fear

Thursday, 6 February 2014, 16:39 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

European Central Bank President Mario Draghi said the eurozone economy remains weak and will recover "at a slow pace" but that, for now, additional stimulus isn't needed.   The...

Euro pinned near lows ahead of ECB

Thursday, 6 February 2014, 09:02 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

Euro hovered near an eleven-week low on Thursday ahead of the European Central Bank policy decision later this afternoon....

Eurozone faces close call on interest rates

Thursday, 6 February 2014, 06:58 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

The European Central Bank is weighing conflicting signals from the economy as it considers whether to cut interest rates again for the 18-country euro bloc.   The bank's 24-member...

Softer EZ inflation pressures the euro

Wednesday, 5 February 2014, 15:20 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

Had we to sum up last week’s highlights, the limelight would certainly go to Wednesday’s FOMC post-meeting announcement. In line with expectations the Fed delivered a second $10 billion cut in its...

Eurozone retail sales in unexpectedly big slide

Wednesday, 5 February 2014, 11:55 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Disappointing retail sales figures are likely to reinforce concerns at the European Central Bank that the eurozone economic recovery is failing to gain momentum at a time when inflation is stubbornly...

Aussie gives back some of yesterday’s gains

Wednesday, 5 February 2014, 09:26 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

In the first month of the year the US economy is expected to have created 185k jobs, the actual figure for ADP employment change will be released later this afternoon. ADP is considered to be the...

US Treasury takes step to avoid hitting debt limit

Wednesday, 5 February 2014, 08:33 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

The federal government says it will temporarily suspend sales of U.S. Treasury securities to state and local governments starting at noon on Friday, its first step to avoid breaching the nation's...

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