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 Financial Times - UK Homepage
Israel in 'all-out war' on Hamas
Dec 29 2008 21:49
Israel on Monday declared it was in 'all-out war' against militant Palestinian group Hamas as international calls grew for a diplomatic solution to be found Read more »
Sterling dumped in favour of euro
Dec 29 2008 21:57
The pound plummeted to its weakest level yet against the euro, reaching a low of almost £0.98, as investors responded to signs of gloom in the UK economy Read more »
Callaghan close to calling state of emergency in 1978
Dec 30 2008 00:07
A Labour government came close to mobilising thousands of troops as its incomes policy unravelled 30 years ago, paving the way for Margaret Thatcher's rise to power Read more »
Financial Times - US homepage
Israel in 'all-out war' on Hamas
Dec 29 2008 21:49
Israel on Monday declared it was in 'all-out war' against militant Palestinian group Hamas as international calls grew for a diplomatic solution to be found Read more »
IMF argues for large stimulus packages
Dec 29 2008 19:13
Across-the-board tax cuts or bail-outs of troubled industries such as the automotive sector are likely to waste government money while doing little to stimulate the global economy, the International Monetary Fund warned Read more »
BlackRock in voting rights shake-up
Dec 30 2008 01:08
BlackRock is altering the distribution of voting rights among its largest shareholders in a complicated arrangement that involves exchanges of common and preferred shares Read more »
Financial Times - Europe homepage
Israel in 'all-out war' on Hamas
Dec 29 2008 21:49
Israel on Monday declared it was in 'all-out war' against militant Palestinian group Hamas as international calls grew for a diplomatic solution to be found Read more »
IMF argues for large stimulus packages
Dec 29 2008 19:13
Across-the-board tax cuts or bail-outs of troubled industries such as the automotive sector are likely to waste government money while doing little to stimulate the global economy, the International Monetary Fund warned Read more »
Crackdown on hedge funds after Madoff affair
Dec 29 2008 19:46
Hedge funds are bracing themselves for a raft of more stringent requirements by investors and increasing regulatory scrutiny, following the discovery this month that up to $50bn has been lost through alleged fraud by Bernard Madoff Read more »
Financial Times - Asia homepage
Israel in 'all-out war' on Hamas
Dec 29 2008 21:49
Israel on Monday declared it was in 'all-out war' against militant Palestinian group Hamas as international calls grew for a diplomatic solution to be found Read more »
Japanese insurance companies in merger talks
Dec 29 2008 05:16
Three Japanese non-life insurance companies are considering a merger that would create the largest company in the sector with combined premium revenues of $30.2bn Read more »
China Eastern rescue package doubles
Dec 29 2008 17:14
The struggling airline is to receive a increased government capital injection to help it survive the economic downturn Read more »
FT.com - World
Israel in 'all-out war' on Hamas
Dec 29 2008 21:49
Israel on Monday declared it was in 'all-out war' against militant Palestinian group Hamas as international calls grew for a diplomatic solution to be found Read more »
IMF argues for large stimulus packages
Dec 29 2008 19:13
Across-the-board tax cuts or bail-outs of troubled industries such as the automotive sector are likely to waste government money while doing little to stimulate the global economy, the International Monetary Fund warned Read more »
Thai protests stop address by new PM
Dec 29 2008 18:36
Red-shirted demonstrators stopped Abhisit Vejjajiva, Thailand's new prime minister, from presenting his agenda to parliament – another blow to hopes for an end to the political deadlock Read more »
The undeniable shift to Keynes
Dec 29 2008 19:06
The sudden resurgence of Keynesian policy is a stunning reversal of the orthodoxy of the past several decades, which held that efforts to use fiscal policy to manage the economy and mitigate downturns were doomed to failure Read more »
Challenge for Pakistan's next bank chief
Dec 29 2008 21:03
Saleem Raza, newly appointed central bank governor, faces inflation near 25 per cent and dwindling foreign reserves, and has to implement a $7.6bn IMF rescue package Read more »
FT.com - Companies
GMAC gets $5bn injection from US Treasury
Dec 30 2008 01:28
The US Treasury department said it would buy $5bn in senior preferred equity from GMAC the financial services group that is critical to General Motors turnaround Read more »
Strong yen to bring price rises
Dec 29 2008 23:33
Electronic equipment is expected to increase after the post Christmas sales as Japanese companies are struggling to make a profit from European import market Read more »
Crackdown on hedge funds after Madoff affair
Dec 29 2008 19:46
Hedge funds are bracing themselves for a raft of more stringent requirements by investors and increasing regulatory scrutiny, following the discovery this month that up to $50bn has been lost through alleged fraud by Bernard Madoff Read more »
Dow Chemical fights for deal
Dec 30 2008 01:35
The Kuwaiti government's shock decision to pull out of a $17.4bn joint venture has left the US chemical manufacturer scrambling to raise capital for its acquisition of Rohm Read more »
Buffett and China banks top cash-rich groups list
Dec 29 2008 23:33
Listed companies are sitting tight on their cash during the economic downturn, leaving them in a strong position to survive the crisis and with the option of acquiring some bargains Read more »
FT.com - Financial Markets News
Overview: Mideast tensions drive haven assets higher
Dec 29 2008 19:35
Fears of supply disruption sent oil higher and offered support to gold, US Treasuries and the Swiss franc as investors sought havens Read more »
Firmer oil and metals undperin FTSE
Dec 29 2008 20:16
Firmer oil and metals prices helped underpin the London market, which benefited from end-of-year portfolio padding on very low volumes Read more »
Wall St stocks suffer on collapsed Dow deal
Dec 29 2008 22:29
Wall Street stocks began the final week of one of their worst years on record with another retreat, as the collapse of Dow Chemical's deal with Kuwait heightened concerns over the difficulties companies face in securing funding during the credit crisis Read more »
Pound at fresh record low against euro
Dec 29 2008 20:34
The pound dropped to a fresh record low against the euro on Monday, falling closer to parity against the single currency on expectations that UK interest rates were headed lower. Read more »
Commodities lead European shares higher
Dec 29 2008 20:30
European shares climbed on Monday in thin trade as firmer crude and metals prices supported commodity stocks Read more »
FT.com - Comment and analysis
Business in 2009: On the bright side, the chocolate-makers will be fine
Dec 29 2008 18:38
Businesses face depressed demand and credit difficulties, and banks are unpopular with taxpayers who bailed them out, writes John Gapper Read more »
Kudos for the contrarian
Dec 29 2008 18:48
It is mostly people who appreciate the uncertainty of our complex world who have worthwhile things to say about the future, writes John Kay Read more »
Outside Edge: An über language for the Zeitgeist
Dec 29 2008 18:35
German compound nouns – such as Schadenfreude – lend themselves to the complex nature of the financial crisis, writes Frederick Studemann Read more »
FT.com - Business Life
India has drama in store
Dec 29 2008 22:06
Shoppers in the subcontinent favour the colour and theatre of the bazaar over more minimalist western store designs Read more »
Departing words of wisdom
Dec 29 2008 22:06
The ideal farewell speech should be a subtle balance of humour, memories, reassurance and gratitude Read more »
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