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Economy grows more than previous estimate

Thursday, 29 November 2012, 14:53 Last update: about 15 years ago Malta Independent

Economic growth in the United States grew at a faster pace than the initial estimate, the Commerce Department said on Thursday...

Italy sells bonds at lower costs

Thursday, 29 November 2012, 11:49 Last update: about 15 years ago Malta Independent

The Italian Tesoro sold ten-year bonds at the lowest borrowing costs in two years on Thursday...

Obama says he'll do what it takes to avoid cliff

Thursday, 29 November 2012, 09:42 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

The White House and a key congressional Democrat hinted at fresh concessions on taxes and cuts to government benefit programs Wednesday as bargaining with Republicans lurched ahead to avoid the...

Swiss economic growth jumps in Q3

Thursday, 29 November 2012, 09:17 Last update: about 15 years ago Malta Independent

Switzerland third quarter growth managed to shrug off a negative second quarter as the country averted a technical recession...

Debt buyback programme 'must work' - Greece

Wednesday, 28 November 2012, 18:30 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

Greece's plan to back some of its bonds from private investors "must succeed" as it is a vital part of efforts to reduce the country's excessive debt, Finance Minister Yannis...

October US New Home Sales surprise negatively

Wednesday, 28 November 2012, 16:49 Last update: about 15 years ago Malta Independent

Purchases of new US home sales surprised negatively with New Home Sales slipping by -0.3% when compared to the previous month....

Spain's bailed-out banks to slash size by 60%

Wednesday, 28 November 2012, 15:55 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

European Union authorities have approved the payment of €37 billion ($47.96 billion) in bailout loans to four of Spain's struggling banks — provided each of them cut their loans and...

Inflations slows in November

Wednesday, 28 November 2012, 14:11 Last update: about 15 years ago Malta Independent

German inflation grew at a slower pace in November, on lower energy prices and as the debt crisis dampened economic growth...

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