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German business confidence rises

BBC News - Europe — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:47:13 +0000

German business confidence has risen for the third month in row, reflecting a “positive” start to the year for Europe’s biggest economy, a survey suggests.

Chinese inflation falls to 4.1%

CNN.com - Business — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:17:05 +0000

Chinese inflation edged down in December, setting the stage for a continuation of cautious policy loosening to support the slowing economy.

VIDEO: Germany braced for 2012 recession

BBC News - Europe — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:33:04 +0000

Many exporters in Europe’s biggest economy enjoyed a year of success in 2011, but analysts believe Germany is heading into a recession in 2012

Cheaper gadgets in 2012

CNN.com - Business — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:05:41 +0000

As the tough economy drags on, cost remains a leading consideration that people use to decide which mobile devices and wireless services they'll purchase.

Cyprus confirms gas reserve find

BBC News - Europe — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:23:38 +0000

Cyprus announces a major gas find which could help boost the country’s struggling economy, but Turkey has opposed drilling.

UK ‘fully engaged’ in euro talks

BBC News - Europe — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:33:42 +0000

The UK will join talks over what should be in a eurozone fiscal pact, despite refusing to sign up to it, as the French finance minister adds to criticism of the UK’s economy.

Republic economy still shrinking

BBC News - Europe — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:25:46 +0000

The Republic of Ireland’s economy shrinks by almost 2% in the third quarter of 2011, compared with growth of 1.4% in the previous quarter.

French call to downgrade UK first

BBC News - Europe — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:50:51 +0000

French central bank head Christian Noyer says ratings agencies should downgrade the UK before France because its economy is weaker.

Switzerland cuts growth forecast

BBC News - Europe — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 07:59:07 +0000

The Swiss government cuts its growth forecast for next year, as its economy suffers from its exposure to the eurozone crisis.

Brazil’s economy sputters in third quarter

CNN.com - Business — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:44:36 +0000

Brazil¹s economy ground to a halt in the third quarter, hit by the eurozone crisis and slowing demand from trading partners like China.