Decline in US birth rate raises growth concerns

New census data show a marked decline in the US fertility rate since the onset of the severe...

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Global mining companies pull back capital expenditure

Brazilian miner Vale yesterday announced tax losses in cases in Brazil and Switzerland totalling...

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South Africa faced widespread strike-related disruptions to mining production this year. These...

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The Chamber of Commerce, the National Association of Manufacturers and the Business Roundtable...

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In theory, Gulf equity markets are attractive. The region's growth outlook outstrips that of the...

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With a per capita income of over 80,000 dollars, Qatar's hydrocarbons revenues have made it the...

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President Vladimir Putin told journalists on October 25 that he backed a deal under which BP...

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Construction is on the brink of bankruptcy despite the largest infrastructure investments in the...

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The government hopes soon to finalise with the European Commission/ECB/IMF 'troika' the details...

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The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) on September 13 announced bold new monetary policy...

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