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Greek creditors report progress in talks for new bailout

Athens and its global lenders share the view that banks must complete their recapitalisation by…

Eurozone economy sluggish in second quarter

August 21, 2015

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Eurozone economy sluggish in second quarter

That was below forecasts of a 0.2 per cent rise and marked a sharp slowdown…

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras to Resign

August 21, 2015

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Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras to Resign

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has announced his resignation and called for early elections in…

China stocks slip amid global market weakness, concerns over China’s economy

August 21, 2015

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China stocks slip amid global market weakness, concerns over China’s economy

Like George Soros who sold his stocks to Alibaba an e-commerce giant more like Chinese…

Chinese shares trade lower again after days of volatility

August 21, 2015

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Chinese shares trade lower again after days of volatility

Most sectors in Hong Kong fell, with energy and consumer goods leading the declines. Hong…

Stock market endures worst day in 18 months

August 21, 2015

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Stock market endures worst day in 18 months

Macroeconomic pressures including oil price losses were the main market drivers forcing the indexes lower…

UK inflation came in a little stronger in July than analysts expected

August 21, 2015

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UK inflation came in a little stronger in July than analysts expected

Although inflation as measured by the consumer prices index (CPI) was just 0.1% in July,…

US stocks lower in midday trade as global markets fall

August 21, 2015

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US stocks lower in midday trade as global markets fall

Following yesterday’s Fed minutes, the upbeat data added to recent speculation that the central bank…

Greek PM announces to resign to pave way for snap polls

August 21, 2015

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Greek PM announces to resign to pave way for snap polls

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras will submit his resignation to the country’s president Thursday, making…

How the Dow Jones industrial average fared on Thursday

August 21, 2015

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How the Dow Jones industrial average fared on Thursday

Wall Street took a pounding overnight, as investors panicked about how a deceleration in the…