http://www.javno.com/RSS channel, News from Portal Javno, category Economy.Copyright Info izlog d.o.o.15en Traders said the dollar's overall weak tone was due to the prospect of US interest rates remaining close to zero for some time yet. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/gold-rockets-to-record-high-above-1150-dollars_282662 The company said it wanted to "modernise and expand its product line" and to enter "new markets and sectors." http://www.javno.com/en-economy/volkswagen-board-approves-porsche-takeover_282652 The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 10.95 points (0.11 percent) in opening trades to 10,321.49 after two consecutive losing sessions. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/wall-street-down-on-technology-jitters_282614 The Britain-based carmaker had a bumper year in 2008 when it sold a record 2,012 cars worldwide and 200 across Asia. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/rolls-royce-says-car-market-picking-up-in-asia_282588 In dollar terms, the value of global gold consumption advanced almost 13 percent to 24.7 billion dollars in the third quarter. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/gold-demand-climbs-quarter-on-quarter_282481 Four billion euros would be injected in the digital economy and another 4.5 billion euros spent on encouraging green cities. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/france-moves-to-raise-35-billion-euro-grand-loan_282425 New "reverse flow" projects, which would allow EU countries to help supply their worst-hit counterparts are being implemented. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/europe-well-prepared-for-any-winter-gas-crisis_282312 M&S currently has more than 600 British stores, and another 295 branches are dotted around the world. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/mamps-appoints-dutchman-to-head-retailer_282303 Sothebys said it was the highest price ever paid for a green diamond, which was also the largest of its kind ever to appear at auction. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/buyer-pays-record-price-for-rare-vivid-diamond_282271 There is now a clear window of opportunity for President Karzai and his government to make a compact with the people of Afghanistan. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/clinton-says-afghanistan-faces-critical-moment_282251 The news could remould the chocolate-making sector with a takeover costing more than 10.0 billion pounds. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/hershey-and-ferrero-will-buy-cadbury_282249 At about 1710 GMT, gold surged to the new record level in trading on the London Bullion Market. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/gold-hits-record-peak-above-1135-dollars_281960 The - will help keep personal consumption on a positive track as far as fourth quarter GDP is concerned - he said. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/wall-street-buoyed-by-strong-retail-data_281922 He also said that a game of "gotcha" was being played, in response to building criticism from the opposition. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/truth-of-brazil-blackout-will-be-told_281914 An electricity company said no damage the lines had been found, contradicting the energy ministry official explanation. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/blackout-mystery-casts-shadow-on-brazils-olympics_281804 The national employment agency HZZ said the number of job seekers at the end of October stood at 273,265, a rise of 19.6 percent in a year. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/unemployment-soars-in-croatia_281714 The leaders were to be treated to a spread of Singapore cuisine -- made less spicy and pungent than usual. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/obama-joins-apec-leaders-for-dress-up-dinner_281701 However union leader Schild expressed doubt that GM had executives competent to restructure Opel or would give them sufficient autonomy. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/opel-turnaround-would-cost-gm-twice-as-much_281693 The world of art however would seem not to have been one of the Madoffs' passions. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/madoffs-magnificent-spoils-go-under-the-hammer_281658 France's Minister for European Affairs Pierre Lellouche said during a visit to Kiev that a new crisis would be in no one's interests. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/russia-urges-eu-help-to-avert-ukraine-gas-crisis_281642 Growth of 0.7 percent in Germany, Europe's most powerful economy, and 0.3 percent in France lay behind the upturn. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/europe-crawls-out-of-recession_281532 Dassault's Merialdo would not discuss prices, citing a confidentiality clause in the tender. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/dassault-lashes-out-at-rivals-in-brazil_281481 Chief executive of Swiss conglomerate Nestle, echoed Diouf's calls, saying industry -has to be a part of the solution. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/private-sector-must-help-tackle-hunger_281474 The company said the loss over the financial year, which ended in July, reflected its failed bid to take over Volkswagen. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/porsche-reports-loss-of-44-billion-euros_281472 The signing will take place in Moscow on the same day the national squads of the two countries will play at the football World Cup. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/slovenian-pm-to-sign-agreement-for-gas-pipeline_281467 The euro also lost ground to the Japanese currency, falling to 134.42 yen from 134.58 yen late on Wednesday. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/dollar-rises-over-euro-before-eurozone-data_281444 Peugeot launched a voluntay departure scheme last January for non-production staff, which was later enlarged to incorporate other workers. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/peugeot-says-it-needs-to-cut-6000-jobs_281426 The market showed little reaction to news that weekly US jobless claims fell for a second straight week. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/wall-street-sputters-on-rally-fatigue_281425 World leader in making sunglasses under licence for top fashion brands, said that recapitalisation by Dutch fund Hal might collapse. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/luxury-sunglass-maker-safilo-warns-rescue-may-fail_281381 Although recovery was highly uncertain, the central bank forecast that Britain would grow again by more than four percent. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/strength-of-british-recovery-highly-uncertain_281259 With some US markets closed on Wednesday for Veterans Day, the DoE energy report is due one day later than normal. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/oil-prices-advance-before-us-energy-report_281234 With the limitations envisaged by the agency, demand would come to only 89 million barrels a day by 2030. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/iea-says-opec-could-lose-in-climate-deal_281138 Earlier on Tuesday, the UN's World Tourism Organisation said the sector would enjoy a 'moderate recovery' in 2010. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/economic-crisis-swine-flu-hit-tourism_281114 Operating profit rose 2.9 percent to 7.5 billion pounds during the first half, while revenues climbed 9.3 percent. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/vodafone-posts-soaring-profits-doubles-cost-cuts_281073 In Copenhagen, world leaders will try to seal a new accord to fight climate change after the Kyoto Protocol requirements expire in 2012. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/oil-prices-rebound-on-hurricane-threat_280864 The unlikely duo, Joe Cada and Darvin Moon, outlasted seven other competitors in a marathon 17-hour session that took 276 hands of poker. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/lumberjack-eyes-85-mln-dlr-world-poker-jackpot_280804 Yemen joined the international club of gas exporters with pumping starting at a newly built gas plant in the Gulf of Aden. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/yemen-joins-gas-exporter-club_280741 Gordon Brown called on the G20 here Saturday to consider a tax on financial transactions to make banks more accountable to society. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/brown--g20-should-consider-financial-transaction_280738 The improvement was not enough however to prevent the jobless rate from surging to the first double-digit level. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/us-jobless-rate-rises-to-102-percent_280678 Gold had struck a series of highs already this week after the IMF said it had carried out a massive sale of the precious metal to India. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/gold-price-hits-record-after-sri-lanka-purchase_280674 Economists and the Obama administration have warned that unemployment is likely to continue to rise. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/euro-advance-on-dollar-fades_280571 Croatia's gross domestic product (GDP) was to contract by 5.0 percent this year, the finance ministry has forecast. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/croatia-issues-15-billion-dollar-eurobond_280381 The Nasdaq composite added 9.86 points to 2,067.18 while the broad Standard & Poor's 500 index increased 6.90 points to 1,052.31. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/wall-street-shakes-off-doubts-powers-higher_280379 Johnson & Johnson said it expects to take a pre-tax restructuring charge of 1.1-1.3 billion dollars in the current fourth quarter. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/jampj-to-cut-more-than-7000-jobs-worldwide_280234 Economists say the Obama's swift action allowed the world's biggest economy to avert deeper problems, but joblessness remains problem. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/obama-praised-on-economyjoblessness-clouds-future_280013 Europe on Saturday told Russian leader Vladimir Putin that heating for tens of millions of elderly EU citizens is no electoral plaything. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/eu-tells-putin-to-quit-gas-scaremongering_279960 Obama said the 787-billion-dollar Recovery Act stimulus package passed earlier this year had helped create or save over one million jobs. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/obama-assures-economy-moving-in-right-direction_279959 Sharma defended India's record on intellectual property rights, saying implementation of copyright legislation was "rigorous." http://www.javno.com/en-economy/us-urges-india-to-tighten-copyright-laws_279351 The IMF said Ukraine's economic and financial situation was stabilizing under the support program,but "corrective actions" were needed. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/imf-demands-ukraine-veto-new-wage-pension-law_279251 The Nord Stream project will run under the Baltic Sea to bring gas from Russia to the European Union. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/finland-may-ok-nord-stream-pipeline-by-end-of-year_279249 Finnish mobile phone giant Nokia filed last Thursday at the American Federal County Court in Delaware a law suit against Apple http://www.javno.com/en-economy/nokia-suing-apple-over-the-iphone-patent-theft_279228 American military bases could recently become a constituent component of the Black sea shores in Bulgaria and Rumania http://www.javno.com/en-economy/usa-ready-to-declare-war-on-russia_279227 Credit Suisse records new deposits intake, while the new assets' net worth increased to 16,7 billion of Suisse Franks http://www.javno.com/en-economy/credit-suisse-great-revenue-increase_279225 Danone, widely-known by his trademarks of bottled water Evian and Activia yogurt, reported a total revenue of 3,78 billion Euros http://www.javno.com/en-economy/french-alimentary-giant-financial-troubles_279224 Russia is out of recession and its economy will grow by two percent in the fourth quarter owing to a rise in oil prices. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/russia-is-out-of-recession_279214 Schaeuble, 67, will have to keep the situation under control while also making room for tax cuts promised by Chancellor Angela Merkel. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/wolfgang-schaeublegermanys-new-finance-minister_279204 Kenya sells more than 80 percent of its flower exports to the European Union, with nearly half of those snapped up by British flower lovers. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/kenya-flower-production-dips-30-percent_278993 The dollar has been suffering recently from the near-zero interest rate policy of the US Federal Reserve. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/euro-slips-back-under-150-dollars_278977 The report said inflation and wage pressures remained subdued and that deflationary pressures may still be an issue. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/us-economy-extends-modest-recovery_278917 New York's main contract, light sweet crude for December delivery, soared as high as 81.73 dollars per barrel. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/crude-oil-spikes-above-81-dollars_278914 It said "certain feeders" who brought investment funds to the Madoff scheme were allowed to participate in the activity. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/madoffs-office-had-wild-sex-drug-parties_278911 Putin said the he expected to hold talks Thursday with the Italian prime minister. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/berlusconi-in-russia-meets-putin_278908 Wall street's bid to simultaneously support financial firms' innovation and not enrage a downtrodden public facing a tough economy. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/washington-wary-of-opposing-wall-street-bonuses_278507 The US government closed its 2009 fiscal year with a record 1.417 trillion dollar budget deficit. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/us-budget-deficit-hits-record-14-trillion-dollars_278406 India's richest man, Mukesh Ambani, has won government praise for taking a 66 percent pay cut. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/indias-richest-man-praised-for-pay-cut_278404 The European commission supports the raising of taxes and demands the reforms of the social expenses in order to assure the sustainability http://www.javno.com/en-economy/brussels-warns-spain-on-public-finances_278382 The economic, social and environmental council recommends the relinquishment of the daily allowances taxability arousing a strong debate http://www.javno.com/en-economy/occupational-accidents-taxation--the-disputed-levy_278378 As a commonly elected representative of the French electorate, Jean Sarkozy pursues with his candidacy for the head of Epad http://www.javno.com/en-economy/in-spite-of-the-debate-jean-sarkozy-goes-with-it_278374 In the middle of a violent debate around his candidacy in Epad, the son of the Head of State answers "attacks" estimating his initiative http://www.javno.com/en-economy/jean-sarkozy-dolphin-among-the-sharks_278372 Jean Sarkozy reacts to the attacks of him taking the managing position as the head of Epad http://www.javno.com/en-economy/jean-sarkozy-denounces-the-sharks_278369 Since affair Epad already took caused divided opinions across the French daily newspapers, here's some practical advice to Sarkozy's son http://www.javno.com/en-economy/few-words-from-giscards-son-to-jean-sarkozy_278367 Six trade unions called the pensioners of the public and the private sector to come down to the streets almost everywhere in France http://www.javno.com/en-economy/trade-unions-and-pensioners-on-the-streets_278366 The Finnish company Nokia, world-wide leader of cellular telephony, registered a 622 million Euros net loss in the third trimester http://www.javno.com/en-economy/finnish-company-continues-with-the-decline_278364 After numerous intentions of proclaiming a constutive independce, the Scottish pro-independents denounce pretensions towards it http://www.javno.com/en-economy/the-scottish-pro-independents-now-to-say-no_278362 The dollar remains under broad pressure with investors emboldened to add to risk positions on solid company earnings, says Patrick Bennett. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/dollar-falls-to-14-month-low-vs-euro_278167 GM Daewoo is seeking a one trillion won (855 million dollar) loan after using up a two billion dollar credit line from creditors. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/gm-has-dialogue-with-skorean-credit-bank_278162 Google, in a statement on Monday, did not give any reason for Arthur Levinson's decision to step down from the Google board. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/genentech-chairman-resigns-from-google-board_277938 Julius Baer said the acquisition will add 10 percent to its overall private-client assets and double its presence in Geneva. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/julius-baer-acquires-ings-swiss-unit_277443 These changes will take place from the end of November. They will not .. reduce the number of working crew on board, said BA in statement. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/british-airways-to-cut-1700-jobs_277436 According to IDC analytical house the information technology industry in the next four years will produce millions of new posts http://www.javno.com/en-economy/it-industry-soon-to-generate-6-million-of-posts_277432 Oil firm DNO was among the first foreign firms authorised to operate in Iraq following the fall of Saddam Hussein. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/norwegian-oil-firm-dno-says-iraq-suspension-lifted_277328 Twenty-two governments have ordered 149 million svine flu vaccine doses since the last figures issued by the company on August 4. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/gsk-gets-orders-for-440-million-vaccine-doses_277329 After Lisabon agreement takes effect Slovenia would gain eighth seat in the European Parliament, which would go to Janša's party http://www.javno.com/en-economy/lisabon-agreement-profitable-to-smaller-states_277199 The International Monetary Fund on Sunday endorsed a Group of 20 programme for sustainable global economic growth. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/imf-policy-panel-endorses-g20-economic-plan_277163 Former Japanese finance minister Shoichi Nakagawa, has been found dead at his home, police said Sunday. He was 56. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/japans-ex-finance-minister-nakagawa-found-dead_277160 Oil prices are expected to average 63 dollars in 2010, after 55.5 dollars in 2009. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/world-bank-sees-oil-at-63-dollars-a-barrel-in-2010_277100 Finance chiefs on Saturday said the global economic crisis was far from over. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/finance-chiefs-warn-on-recovery-as-g7-meets_277097 Lets pay the pupils with the French taxpayers money so that they deign to follow the courses which the Republic offers them gracefully http://www.javno.com/en-economy/should-we-pay-the-pupils-against-the-absenteeism_277063 We have to reflect on perfecting cooperation with foreign investors, told Putin to a government investment committee. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/putin-cuts-red-tape-for-foreign-investors_276849 The suit charged that Microsoft used the technology in Windows XP, Office XP, and Windows Server 2003 software. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/microsoft-dodges-388-million-usd-hit-in-patent-case_276848 Europe's main stock markets fell for the second day running after worse-than-expected US jobs data dimmed investors hopes for a recovery. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/european-markets-fall-on-us-data_276846 Cyber-criminals trick people into revealing Facebook account names and passwords at bogus Web pages, and then assume their online identities http://www.javno.com/en-economy/facebook-warns-of-phony-friends-asking-for-cash_276844 French, British and American State leaders and officials made a common statement regarding latest Iranian nuclear efforts http://www.javno.com/en-economy/ultimatum-of-g20-handed-out-to-teheran_276841 How to promote and emphasize female accomplishments in a company. The French tell us what should we do if we want to prosper http://www.javno.com/en-economy/how-to-promote-a-woman-inside-a-company_276833 Former french Minister of Defence, mr. Dominique de Villepin offered new insights in the Clearstream affair in the court of justice http://www.javno.com/en-economy/mr-de-villepin-denies-any-plot-against-sarkozy_276827 Prime Minister François Fillon announced that the public deficit of France will reach 140 billion euro or 8,2 % of the GDP in 2009 http://www.javno.com/en-economy/fillon--wel-only-stabilize-the-deficits-in-2010_276624 New allegations on the line between de Villepin and Sarkozy before the Magistrates' court or should we say "The justice is blind." http://www.javno.com/en-economy/novelties-on-the-french-clearstream-affair_276621 At the recent german parlimentary elections, after long time Socialists reached a historical defeat and hit the opposition benches http://www.javno.com/en-economy/the-rise-and-the-decline-of-german-spd_276607 Swiss voters in a majority of cantons approved a seven-year increase in value-added tax. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/swiss-approve-higher-vat-tax_276507 Of german chancellor ms. Merkel's political tips and tricks in surmounting actual economic crisis by all means http://www.javno.com/en-economy/new-cdufdp-coallition-in-sight_276459 The Obama administration does not exclude the appeal to weapons to force the Islamic Republic of Iran to suspend the enrichment of uranium http://www.javno.com/en-economy/obama-does-not-exclude-an-offensive-against-iran_276458 Even incarcerated, Bernard Madoff goes on with his latest financial agendas in getting richer and richer. It really never gets old! http://www.javno.com/en-economy/the-senators-also-victims-of-the-amercian-swindler_276454 Regarding the latest developments in Clearstream affair, mr. Sarkozy really tried hard to pull this one off http://www.javno.com/en-economy/truly-sorry-but-this-is-no-time-for-a-small-talk_276451 In his recent address at the UN General Council, libian president Moamer Gadafi caused some serious problems to his translator's health. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/gadafi-wasted-his-own-translator_276449 Spain's socialist government Saturday approved a draft austerity budget providing for tax rises worth nearly 11 billion euros. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/spanish-government-seeks-tax-rises_276441 World leaders unveiled Friday a new vision for economic governance. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/emerging-nations-big-winners-at-re-born-g20_276420 British Prime Minister Gordon Brown said that world leaders agreed it was too early to exit strategies following the global economic crisis. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/g20-will-agree-to-maintain-stimulus-efforts_276376 Lustre of the biggest treasure in Brittish history was tarnished by a row between the two men who will share the fortune it is worth. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/row-brews-over-anglo-saxon-treasure-trove_276374 British Airways is to start charging passengers who want to choose their seats when they book their flights. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/british-airways-to-charge-fee-to-choose-seats_276346 The dollar fell to 90.56 yen and the euro rose meanwhile to 1.4691 dollars from 1.4654 dollars. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/yen-rises-against-rival-currencies-amid-g20_276343 If a man wants to be more productive, according to the latest sociologic polls, he should hire more members of the opposite sex. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/to-be-more-successful-hire-women_276309 Once again, Google have found themselves in the court - this time for publishing rights lawsuit. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/google-and-the-french-publishers-meet-in-court_276284 Putin opened the door to foreign investment in Russia's gas-rich Yamal Peninsula, in an unusual meeting with global energy bosses. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/putin-opens-arctic-to-foreign-energy-firms_276279 Wall Street shares swung higher at the open as a drop in new US weekly jobless claims helped reinforce the notion that an economic recovery. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/wall-street-gains-after-improving-us-labor-market_276277 In Pittsburgh, we will work with the world's largest economies to chart a course for growth that is balanced and sustained, said Obama. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/g20-must-boost-regulation-of-all-financial-centers_276212 Technically, the stock market trend remains intact although possibly overdue for a minor multi-day pullback, said Fred Dickinson. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/wall-street-keeps-momentum-as-fed-meets_276203 After the complete and utter shutdowns and sacks all around the automotive industry, more bad news from Opel follow http://www.javno.com/en-economy/inevitable-further-collective-dismissals_276210 Ettore Gotti Tedeschi is new chief of the Institute for Works od Religion. He teaches financial ethics and writes for L'Osservatore Romano. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/vatican-bank-picks-new-chief-executive-tedeschi_276202 World food production must increase by 70 percent by 2050, to nourish a human population then likely to be 9.1 billion. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/world-food-production-must-increase-by-70-percent_276200 Last week predicted a worsening employment outlook in Italy over the next 15 months, forecasting a rate of 10.5 percent at the end of 2010. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/italian-unemployment-inches-up_276087 The Dow Jones Ind. Average fell 41.34 points (0.42 percent) to 9,778.86 in closing trades after hitting a fresh 11-month high on Friday. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/wall-street-mostly-weaker-as-rally-pauses_276067 The dollar found strength Monday as investors turned cautious about potential surprises at this week's US Federal Reserve policy meeting. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/dollar-lifted-by-caution-ahead-of-fed-g20_276066 A nasty follow-up in the "Clearstream" affair and political duel between Sarkozy and de Villepin continues http://www.javno.com/en-economy/the-spy-who-loved-me-badly_276021 Since reaching a peak in July 2007 the leading index fell for 20 months but it has been rising since April, says Ataman Ozyldirim. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/us-leading-index-up-for-fifth-month-in-a-row_276017 Dell and Perot Systems have entered a definitive agreement for Dell to acquire Perot Systems, Dell said in statement. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/dell-buys-perot-systems-for-39-billion-dollars_275998 The finance sector could not afford to slip into complacency about rebounds in the markets after the worst global downturn in decades. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/global-bank-regulator-caruana-urges-caution_275959 While getting rid of Bush, new American foreign policy is turning a new page in history. Let us be patient. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/american-foreign-politics-turning-a-new-page_275953 Seven years after Lim's big gamble on Rex, the domestic carrier born out of the collapse of Ansett is turning in healthy profits. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/lim-kim-hai-pilots-australian-rex-to-profit_275944 Julius Genachowski is to make a speech at the Brookings Institution during which he will affirm his support for a free and open internet. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/fcc-chairman-to-outline-rules-for-net-neutrality_275940 The negotiations are at an advanced stage and we expect to reach an agreement in principle in this year, told a high level Suzuki executive. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/volkswagen-could-take-stake-in-suzuki-in-2009_275917 With Magna expected to cut 10,000 jobs, there are concerns throughout Europe over where the axe would fall. http://www.javno.com/en-economy/thousands-in-spain-protest-opel-job-cuts_275916