US worker productivity grew 1.9 pct. rate in Q3
Thursday, 1 November 2012, 14:09
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
U.S. worker productivity grew at the same modest rate this summer as in spring, a sign that companies may be nearing the limits on how much output they can get from their employees. The...
US stock market reopens after two-day shutdown
Wednesday, 31 October 2012, 23:55
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
Wall Street is back in business. The New York Stock Exchange opened trading without problem Wednesday after a historic two-day shutdown caused by superstorm Sandy. New York City Mayor...
Chicago PMI shrinks unexpectedly
Wednesday, 31 October 2012, 15:13
Last update: about 15 years ago
Malta Independent
A business activity indicator in the US contracted unexpectedly in October, showing signs of a diminished role of the manufacturing sector in the economic recovery...
‘Paqpaq’ captures the magic of Cyprus
Wednesday, 31 October 2012, 15:02
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Always on the lookout for new and undiscovered driving destinations, the Paqpaq crew recently visited Cyprus, courtesy of Emirates Airline and Cyprus Tourism Organisation, to explore the options this...
Norges Bank shelve tightening plans
Wednesday, 31 October 2012, 14:58
Last update: about 15 years ago
Malta Independent
The central bank of Norway delayed plans to tighten its monetary policy on Wednesday saying it may not start hiking rates until March of next year, despite signalling earlier that they may raise rates...
Canadian GDP softer than expected in August
Wednesday, 31 October 2012, 13:40
Last update: about 15 years ago
Malta Independent
The office of national statistics released on Wednesday the Canadian GDP m/m which shrank by -0.1% in August its lowest level since February 2012 from July’s final reading of 0.2%, compared to...
Halloween descends on The Point
Wednesday, 31 October 2012, 12:38
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Halloween activities descended on The Point early this year with families and children packing the shopping mall early last Saturday morning. The mall was festooned with special...
Eurozone unemployment rises to new record
Wednesday, 31 October 2012, 11:55
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
Unemployment in the 17-country eurozone rose to a record 11.6 percent in September, official figures showed Wednesday, in another grim development for a region that is struggling to get to grips with...