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ECB rate cut, S&P downgrade France

Friday, 8 November 2013, 09:12 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

The euro plunged to an eight-week low yesterday and was on its way to its steepest two-week fall in over a year after the European Central Bank cut interest rates yesterday. The ECB surprised markets...

ECB rate cut helps, won't transform economy

Friday, 8 November 2013, 08:04 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

The European Central Bank sent a message Thursday with a surprise cut in its benchmark interest rate: It's prepared to do more to fortify the euro alliance's economy.   The question...

US economic growth likely slowed in third quarter

Thursday, 7 November 2013, 13:43 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

U.S. economic growth is likely languishing in the second half of 2013, held back by federal policies and a slowdown in hiring that has kept consumers from stepping up spending.   Economists...

EUR/USD Forecast - November 07 2013

Thursday, 7 November 2013, 11:23 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

Ahead of the ECB interest rate decision this afternoon it is certainly worth taking a look at the short term technical picture in EUR/USD....

BOV, HSBC and I.T. equities push index higher

Thursday, 7 November 2013, 10:26 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

The Malta Stock Exchange (MSE) Index fully reversed last month’s negative return as it increased by 1.1 per cent throughout October, to close the month at 3,455.951 points. Twenty equities were...

ECB likely to leave rates despite weak recovery

Thursday, 7 November 2013, 07:10 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

An uncertain economic recovery has fueled discussion that the European Central Bank might take more steps to boost growth — such as cut its benchmark interest rate or make more cheap loans to...

Copy of Napoleon's will sold for $483,000

Wednesday, 6 November 2013, 17:58 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

The only known copy of the will of French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte has sold at auction for 357,000 euros $483,000 — more than twice the expected price.   The French buyer said...

Emirates says Hello Sialkot

Wednesday, 6 November 2013, 16:52 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Emirates, a global connector of people and places launched its services to Sialkot, its fifth destination in Pakistan. Emirates will operate four weekly flights with an Airbus A330-200 aircraft in a...

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