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Malta slides to sixth lowest place in unemployment stakes

Thursday, 6 September 2018, 09:51 Last update: about 9 years ago The Malta Business Weekly

Almost without noticing it, Malta has slid to the sixth lowest place in the unemployment stakes in Europe. There was a time when Malta was in the second lowest place and there was much boasting about...

Economic update: Economy continued to grow at a sustained rate

Thursday, 6 September 2018, 09:44 Last update: about 9 years ago JP Fabri

Activity The economy continued to grow at a sustained rate. Provisional estimates issued by the National Statistics Office indicate that the Gross Domestic Product for the first quarter increased...

Shaky markets

Wednesday, 5 September 2018, 13:26 Last update: about 9 years ago

U.S. stocks kicked off September on a weak note Tuesday, with all major indexes finishing lower, as investors focused on latest developments on the trade front however recovered from the...

The end of summer showers pennies from heaven

Tuesday, 4 September 2018, 11:41 Last update: about 9 years ago George M Mangion

Is it the low humidity or lack of St Maria showers that remind us how enjoyable summer is? We have beaches packed with smiling tourists (lured by low-cost airlines and hotels offering cheerful...

Samsung to unveil foldable smartphone

Tuesday, 4 September 2018, 11:21 Last update: about 9 years ago

US stocks remain unchanged; the market was closed on Monday as it was Labor Day.  Europe’s stock markets finished little changed on Monday, reflecting the lower level of trading as US...

The week ahead

Monday, 3 September 2018, 12:29 Last update: about 9 years ago

The stock market throughout 2018 has been surprisingly durable, highlighting a healthy economy and strong corporate results, amid heightened tensions from President Trump’s continued trade war...

Markets fall in light of trade news

Friday, 31 August 2018, 12:17 Last update: about 9 years ago

US stocks snapped a four-day positive streak to finish lower Thursday. Trade-related news has been central to heightened tensions between the US and its major trading partners, which could derail the...

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