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Economy rebounds but faces risks - trade group
Apr 3rd, 2012
LONDON (Reuters) - The economy looks on track for a modest recovery after businesses across all sectors staged a rebound in the first three months of 2012, two surveys showed on Tuesday. The British Chambers of Commerce's latest quarterly economic survey of nearly 8,000 businesses pointed to 0.3 percent first quarter growth - a shade above economists' consensus - though the group also warned of uncertainties ahead. ... (Source: Reuters) -
PARIS (AP) - The man charged with reviving France's shrinking economy and attracting businesses to invest here is gaining a reputation for doing the opposite. (Source: Associated Press)... [Full Article]
By Herbert Lash NEW YORK (Reuters) - Global equity markets mostly rose on Monday, driven higher by a flurry of merger and acquisition activity, while a recent tumble in the yen against the dollar halted after Japan's economy minister suggested the currency might have weakened enough. Major American and European stock indices are up double digi... [Full Article]
By Sylvia Westall KUWAIT (Reuters) - After two lackluster decades, Kuwait is experiencing a quiet revival of an arts scene once known as the most avant garde in the Gulf, thanks to a new generation eager to tackle sensitive issues using cutting-edge art forms. The artists have been exhibiting works in the graphic arts, photography, animation and fa... [Full Article]
BEIRUT (AP) - An international aid organization is appealing for more funds to help Syrian refugees in Lebanon and Jordan, saying warmer weather will increase health risks due to lack of shelter, water and basic sanitation. (Source: Associated Press)... [Full Article]
NEW YORK (AP) - Stock indexes are edging higher in midday trading on Wall Street as investors look ahead to the Federal Reserve's next moves. (Source: Associated Press)... [Full Article]
BRUSSELS (AP) - The European Union is reassessing whether to declare the Lebanese party Hezbollah's military wing a terrorist organization, a move it has long shied away from despite pressure from the United States, officials said Wednesday. (Source: Associated Press)... [Full Article]
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