Blaming the weather for high US unemployment
Snowstorms have repeatedly battered parts of the US this winter, making it more difficult to discern returning weakness in the economy from seasonal distortionsThat means key US data on jobs and manufacturing for February, which hold big implications for global financial markets, could lead to a befuddled reaction from investors.
Confusion will also...
MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICAS Africa's PMI hits three year high
South Africa's purchasing managers' index (PMI) rose to its highest level in nearly three years in February, reinforcing the view that factories are the key driver of growth after ...
USAUS Q4 economic growth revised up on inventories
The US economy grew faster than initially thought in the fourth quarter as businesses drew down inventories at a much slower pace and boosted investment, a government report shows...
EUROPEEU exec says no 20bn euro aid plan for Greece
The European Commission has denied there was any EU plan for 20-25 billion euros aid for Greece, and Germany's finance ministry said it had made no decision on aid for Athens...
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Faced with a shortage of small banknotes, people in Myanmar are resorting to bartering cigarettes, shampoo and other items...
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In our latest print edition: Gruma's Chairman Roberto Gonzalez Barrera shares his experiences in growing and maintaining his business, and branching out into global markets.
