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China denies currency undervalued
Sunday, March 14, 2010Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao rejects criticism that Beijing keeps the yuan undervalued in order to boost exports.
US bank regulation bill expected
Sunday, March 14, 2010A new bill to tighten regulation of US banks is due to be unveiled, but it may struggle to get backing in the Senate.
BA strike is unjustified - Adonis
Sunday, March 14, 2010Transport Secretary Lord Adonis attacks the planned strike by British Airways cabin crew staff, calling it "totally unjustified".
Market abuse 'unacceptably high'
Sunday, March 14, 2010Market abuse in the UK's financial services sector is "unacceptably high", says the head of the City watchdog.
EU 'nearing' Greece bail-out deal
Saturday, March 13, 2010The EU is putting the finishing touches to a multi-billion euro bail-out for Greece after weeks of crisis, senior officials tell the BBC.
California sues Toyota for faults
Saturday, March 13, 2010Prosecutors in California are suing Toyota, claiming the carmaker sold hundreds of thousands of vehicles it knew had defects.
Lehman bosses severely criticised
Friday, March 12, 2010A report into the collapse of US bank Lehman Brothers criticises senior executives and auditor Ernst & Young for serious lapses.
China oil demand is 'astonishing'
Friday, March 12, 2010Oil demand in China rose by an "astonishing" 28% in January compared with a year ago, the International Energy Agency says.
Trichet backs new bail-out fund
Friday, March 12, 2010The head of the European Central Bank gives his tentative support to a bail-out fund to bolster the eurozone's financial stability.
Portugal passes austerity budget
Friday, March 12, 2010Portugal's parliament backs an austerity budget aimed at cutting its deficit to the level permitted for countries using the euro.
US retail sales in surprise rise
Friday, March 12, 2010US retail sales showed a surprise rise in February as consumers braved extreme bad weather to get to the shops
Vauxhall gets UK loans guarantee
Friday, March 12, 2010The UK announces a 300m-euro (£270m) loan guarantee for Vauxhall and Opel, the European arm of General Motors.
Feathers fly: Bank of America sorry for confiscating parrot
Thursday, March 11, 2010Bank of America has apologised to a woman in Pennsylvania after one of its contractors entered her house and confiscated her parrot.
Vauxhall gets UK loans guarantee
Friday, March 12, 2010The UK announces a 300m-euro (£270m) loan guarantee for Vauxhall and Opel, the European arm of General Motors.
VW and BMW report lower profits
Thursday, March 11, 2010German carmakers Volkswagen and BMW report falling profits after the global downturn hit demand for cars.
Red Knights get advisers for bid
Thursday, March 11, 2010The Red Knights group eyeing a possible bid for Manchester United says investment bank Nomura will advise it.
HMRC ready to back Pompey set-up
Thursday, March 11, 2010The validity of Portsmouth's administration will not be challenged by HM Revenue & Customs, the BBC learns.
Guidelines for financial journalists
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Sunday, March 14, 2010A start-up that lets anyone make their own newspaper
Shanty town
Sunday, March 14, 2010How the internet is helping the poorest Brazilians
Port exports
Friday, March 12, 2010Portuguese exporters hit by strong euro
Fighting poverty
Thursday, March 11, 2010How Malawi hopes social enterprise will help
Tough task
Wednesday, March 10, 2010Economic challenge for new president in quake-hit Chile
Booting up Brazil
Thursday, March 11, 2010Brazil exploits potential as web use spreads
New mortgages 'halved in January'
Friday, March 12, 2010The number of mortgages agreed with house buyers fell 49% in January from the month before, mortgage lenders say.
Eurozone industry grows strongly
Friday, March 12, 2010Factory output in the eurozone rose 1.7% between December and January, the biggest monthly rise since records began.
China hits back at Obama on yuan
Friday, March 12, 2010China has hit back at comments by US President Barack Obama that Beijing should change its currency strategy.
Royal Mail quality tests 'rigged'
Saturday, March 13, 2010The postal watchdog is considering taking action against Royal Mail after finding that delivery quality tests were rigged.
Superdry founder in line for £80m
Friday, March 12, 2010The Superdry clothes label founder is in line for £80m as it completes a transformation from market stall to the stock market.
China's stern warning to Google
Friday, March 12, 2010China's top internet official warns that Google will "pay the consequences" if it does not comply with censorship laws.
SA starts World Cup countdown
Monday, March 1, 2010With 100 days to the World Cup, South Africans talk about their hopes and fears for the tournament
Zimbabwe move on firms' ownership
Monday, March 1, 2010A Zimbabwean law that forces companies to sell a majority stake in their businesses to indigenous people comes into effect.
US trade deficit in surprise fall
Thursday, March 11, 2010The US trade deficit narrowed unexpectedly in January as fewer foreign cars and less crude oil were imported.
BP to explore for oil in Brazil
Thursday, March 11, 2010Oil giant BP announces a $7bn (£4.7bn) deal that will allow it to begin exploring for oil off the coast of Brazil.
Daihatsu recalling cars in Japan
Thursday, March 11, 2010Carmaker Daihatsu, a subsidiary of Toyota, is recalling 274,551 vehicles in Japan because of a number of possible defects.
Japan's economic growth rate cut
Thursday, March 11, 2010Japan's economy grew by less than first estimated in the final quarter of 2009, revised government figures show.
HSBC admits huge Swiss data theft
Thursday, March 11, 2010About 24,000 clients of HSBC's private banking operation in Switzerland had personal details stolen, the bank admits.
Greeks stage fresh general strike
Thursday, March 11, 2010Greek public and transport services grind to a halt and clashes break out during a third strike over austerity measures.
EU: Settlement goods not Israeli
Friday, February 26, 2010The European Court of Justice rules that Israeli goods made in Jewish settlements cannot be considered Israeli.
Iraq given its largest IMF loan
Thursday, February 25, 2010The IMF is to lend Iraq $3.6bn to rebuild its infrastructure as low oil prices slash its revenue.
India's Essar 'planning UK float'
Monday, March 8, 2010Indian conglomerate Essar Group is reported to be planning to float on the London Stock Exchange, a move that could raise up to $3bn.
India to review economy stimulus
Friday, February 26, 2010India's government unveils its annual budget, saying that stimulus measures introduced to boost growth must be reviewed.
Lloyds aids mortgage overpayments
Friday, March 12, 2010UK mortgage lender Lloyds Banking Group is encouraging borrowers to pay off up to 20% of their mortgages early.
Online shoppers' data passed on
Saturday, March 13, 2010The Information Commission warns online shoppers to be vigilant against agreeing to data-sharing links.
Interns 'exploited by employers'
Friday, March 12, 2010The TUC is claiming that young people are being exploited by employers through internships in which they do not get paid.
FSA to clamp down on mis-selling
Friday, March 12, 2010The head of the Financial Services Authority says the regulator will toughen up protection for consumers against poor financial products.