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German unemployment change ticked higher in October

Tuesday, 30 October 2012, 10:10 Last update: about 15 years ago Malta Independent

The German Federal Labour Office announced on Tuesday that the unemployment rate in Germany was unchanged at 6.9% in October as expected from a revised figure of 6.9% (6.8% initially)....

Spain's economy shrinks for 5th quarter in a row

Tuesday, 30 October 2012, 09:49 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Official figures show Spain's economy shrank for the fifth quarter in a row.   Spain's National Statistics Institute says Tuesday that the country's economy contracted 0.3...

Japan central bank ups asset buys to aid economy

Tuesday, 30 October 2012, 08:10 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

Japan's central bank expanded a government bond-buying program Tuesday, acting to spur growth following news of a further decline in industrial production.   The Bank of Japan's...

Foreign Exchange, New York prices

Monday, 29 October 2012, 20:09 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

     Rates for trades of $1 million minimum.             Fgn. currency    US$...

Spanish PM rules out imminent request for help

Monday, 29 October 2012, 16:46 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

Spain has no immediate need to ask for outside aid to help deal with its debts, Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy insisted Monday.   Spain, which is in recession for the second time in three...

US consumer spending up in September

Monday, 29 October 2012, 14:15 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Americans increased their spending in September at twice the rate their income rose, a sign of confidence in the economy.   The Commerce Department said Monday that consumer spending...

German inflation mostly in line with market sentiment

Monday, 29 October 2012, 14:10 Last update: about 15 years ago Malta Independent

The Federal office for statistics announced on Monday that German CPI preliminary m/m for October rose to 0.1% from 0.0% previously against expectations for 0.0%. On a yearly basis, the indicator...

Emirates announces companion fare offer to Cyprus

Monday, 29 October 2012, 12:41 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Travel to Cyprus in autumn, winter or spring with Emirates, the Dubai based international airline that flies daily from Malta to Larnaka, Cyprus. Passengers booking a flight to Cyprus between the 1st...

Hurricane Sandy grounds thousands of flights

Monday, 29 October 2012, 11:19 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Hurricane Sandy grounded thousands of flights in the U.S. northeast Monday and upended travel plans across the globe, stranding passengers from Hong Kong to Europe. The massive storm threatens to...

Microsoft sponsors President’s Bike Ride for l-Istrina

Monday, 29 October 2012, 10:30 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Coinciding with the launch of Windows 8 in Malta, Microsoft's Malta office sponsored the President's Bike Ride in aid if l-Istrina 2012 held today, Sunday 28th October. Over 500 cyclists,...

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