World economy
G-20 draft focuses on free trade, protectionism
31 Mar 2009
BRICs to demand a bigger say at G20 meet
31 Mar 2009
As the wealthy western economies reel under recession, fast-developing Brazil, Russia, India and China are demanding a bigger say in the affairs of G20
G-20 draft backs economic stimulus; India to fight protectionism
30 Mar 2009
A draft proposal by the Group of Twenty nations wants countries to refrain from currency moves that hurt each other's economies even as India seeks action against protectionism.
Detroit newspapers offer free online editions, cut down home delivery to three days a week
30 Mar 2009
UN Panel wants G-20 to discuss new global reserve currency
28 Mar 2009
A United Nations panel has called for deep reforms of global financial system and redesigning of the economic stimulus plans – both immediate and long term – and a the framing of a new set of regulations.
US beverage major Dr Pepper Snapple Group declares Q4 loss; shares rise on positive forecast
27 Mar 2009
France looking to ban bonuses at bailout banks
26 Mar 2009
China secretly funding Kevin Rudd’s economic rescue plan
26 Mar 2009
Last Saturday Australian PM Kevin Rudd had a secret meeting with the fifth-most powerful member of China's nine-person ruling politburo standing committee
US home sales rebound in February
26 Mar 2009
Agilent Technologies to lay off 2,700 employees
26 Mar 2009
Downturn bottoming out, says Australian banker
26 Mar 2009
House Democrats urge $100-billion cut in Obama's budget
26 Mar 2009
US president Barack Obama faces opposition from his own party as he pushes for approval of a $3.6-trillion budget for the fiscal 2010.
IMF eases lending rules, creates new line of credit
25 Mar 2009
The International Monetary Fund today overhauled its lending framework by easing credit conditionalities and also announced the creation of a new flexible line of credit.
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