Topic: Buisiness and Economy

The new items published under this topic are as follows.

Articles: Asda move sparks petrol price war

Posted by admin on Thursday, June 10, 2004 - 06:07 AM

	Asda has triggered a petrol price war after moving to cool prices by cutting unleaded and diesel to 79.9p a litre. Read full article: 'Asda move sparks petrol price war'

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Articles: Bank lifts interest rates to 4.5%

Posted by admin on Thursday, June 10, 2004 - 06:03 AM

	The Bank of England has increased interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point for the second month in a row, taking them to 4.5%. Read full article: 'Bank lifts interest rates to 4.5%'

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Articles: Crude oil closes higher despite mixed data

Posted by admin on Thursday, June 10, 2004 - 12:19 AM

	Crude-oil futures settled higher yesterday on the New York Mercantile Exchange, even though the latest U.S. inventory data showed crude and gasoline stocks climbed last week. Read full article: 'Crude oil closes higher despite mixed data'

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Articles: Euro Falls on EU Clash, Rate Speculation

Posted by admin on Thursday, June 10, 2004 - 12:16 AM

	The euro lost ground against major rivals on Thursday, hurt by a spat among European leaders and speculation that the U.S. Federal Reserve will raise interest rates more aggressively than previously thought. Read full article: 'Euro Falls on EU Clash, Rate Speculation'

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Articles: Terror 'costs Israel 15% of GDP'

Posted by admin on Wednesday, June 09, 2004 - 02:52 AM

	Terrorism has sliced 10-15% off the wealth of the average Israeli over the past three years, an academic study has calculated. Read full article: 'Terror 'costs Israel 15% of GDP''

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Articles: US opens roads to Mexico's trucks

Posted by admin on Wednesday, June 09, 2004 - 02:50 AM

	Mexican trucks may soon be allowed free access to North American roads, despite opposition from US pressure groups. Read full article: 'US opens roads to Mexico's trucks'

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Articles: House price rise 'gathers pace'

Posted by admin on Wednesday, June 09, 2004 - 02:45 AM

	Britain's housing boom continued to flourish in May according to Halifax, the UK's biggest mortgage lender. Read full article: 'House price rise 'gathers pace''

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Articles: Bank meets to decide UK rate fate

Posted by admin on Wednesday, June 09, 2004 - 02:43 AM

	The Bank of England's rate-setting committee is meeting to decide on whether to raise UK base rates for the fourth time in eight months. Read full article: 'Bank meets to decide UK rate fate'

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Articles: UK manufacturing output rebounds

Posted by admin on Wednesday, June 09, 2004 - 02:40 AM

	Manufacturing output grew at its fastest rate for nearly two years during April, figures have shown. Read full article: 'UK manufacturing output rebounds'

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Articles: Norwich Union cuts staff by 700

Posted by admin on Wednesday, June 09, 2004 - 02:38 AM

	Norwich Union is to cut 700 jobs in a bid to reduce costs, the UK's biggest insurer has announced. Read full article: 'Norwich Union cuts staff by 700'

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