Monday, July 07, 2014

ECB’s Noyer says seems deflation risk has been avoided

(Reuters) - European Central Bank (ECB) policymaker Christian Noyer said on Saturday it seemed that the risk of deflation had been avoided in euro currency zone, even if inflation remained too low.

Sunday, July 06, 2014

Irish Economy Returns to Growth With 2.7% Surge

Ireland’s economy returned to growth in the first quarter as pressure mounts on Prime Minister Enda Kenny to ease austerity after years of spending cuts and tax increases.

Saturday, July 05, 2014

Market Access, Currency Value to Top US-China Dialogue

WASHINGTON — U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew says the pace of economic reform and the need for further appreciation of China’s currency will be among the issues at next week’s (July 9, 10) Strategic and Economic Dialogue in Beijing.

Friday, July 04, 2014

US non-farm payrolls: what the economists say

There was a sharper than expected rise in the number of jobs created in the US in June, at 288,000. Economists had forecast a more modest rise in non-farm payrolls of 212,000.

Thursday, July 03, 2014

Housebuilding boosts UK construction again in June

An increase in housebuilding helped the UK construction industry to grow at its fastest pace for four months in June, a survey has suggested.

Wednesday, July 02, 2014

Security detail for Fed chairwoman irks neighbors

WASHINGTON—In the Georgetown gated community of Hillandale, residents live in secluded calm governed by some 50 pages of rules banning fences, motorcycles, certain paint colors, tree species and excess dogs and cats (no more than two total per household).

Tuesday, July 01, 2014

BIS: Central banks warned of 'false sense of security'

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has warned that ultra-low interest rates have lulled governments and markets "into a false sense of security".