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German Factory Orders

Tuesday, 8 October 2013, 12:08 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

German Industrial orders for the month of August came in at -0.3%, much lower than the 1.1% expected....

US in Federal shutdown as the debt clock ticks

Tuesday, 8 October 2013, 12:07 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

As the government of the United States remains in shutdown and entered its eighth-day on Tuesday, focus was predominantly shifted towards the Federal debt ceiling, which is currently at $16.7...

Shutdown takes its toll on White House operations

Tuesday, 8 October 2013, 09:15 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Now in its second week, the partial government shutdown has taken its toll on the White House, where about 3 of 4 staffers have been furloughed, barred even from checking the Blackberries they usually...

French Trade deficit narrows for the month of August

Tuesday, 8 October 2013, 09:05 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

While still in deficit, the French trade balance figure eased to 4.907 billion euros from a previous -5.084 billion euro (also revised lower from -5.109 billion euro)....

UK makes royal coin for baby prince's christening

Tuesday, 8 October 2013, 06:48 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Superstition holds it's good luck to cross a newborn's palm with silver to wish the child riches and health, but Britain's baby Prince George is getting something more: A whole new set of...

US government shutdown enters 2nd week, no end in sight

Monday, 7 October 2013, 15:10 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

Stock markets fell Monday as the federal government shutdown entered its seventh day with no end in sight and the prospect of a U.S. default loomed.   Lawmakers appeared to be making little...

Building permits plunge in Canada

Monday, 7 October 2013, 14:48 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

Permits for new buildings plummeted in Canada in August data showed on Monday....

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