Brazil’s inflation quickened in February to the fastest pace in 21 months, cementing expectations the central bank will raise interest rates as soon as this month.
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Brazil Inflation Quickens to Fastest in 21 Months
Brazil’s inflation quickened in February to the fastest pace in 21 months, cementing expectations the central bank will raise interest rates as soon as this month.
Brazil Economy Forecasted to Grow More Than 5% in 2010
Central Bank Governor states that Brazil economy is in its strongest macroeconomic position ever UBS wins high profile roles for Lloyds and RBS
* UBS, Merrill-led group share $309 mln Lloyds rights fees* UK gets back 144 mln stg from overall 500 mln fee pot
* RBS role may yield future rights-issue fees
By Victoria Howley and Daisy Ku
Down with the dollar
ON MARCH 5th an index of the value of the American dollar against six other big currencies touched 89.11, its highest point this year. Since then, however, it has been a steady downward drift for the greenback. On Tuesday October 20th, for example, the dollar index had slipped to 75.24, its lowest point in more than a year.The long climb
The world economy is recovering from financial disaster. But it will not return to normal as we know it, says Simon Cox.
NEWPORT BEACH, California, is not a bad place to contemplate the future of the world economy. Its information office promises nine miles of pristine sand, fine dining for devoted epicureans and an atmosphere of laid-back sophistication. Yet students of economic turmoil will find their subject matter conveniently close to hand.
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