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China is key for BRICS role in global demand
IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde yesterday warned that the "vicious cycle" in which poor...
InternationalCause of reform in Greece gains breathing-space
In a teleconference with President Nicolas Sarkozy and Chancellor Angela Merkel yesterday, Prime...
GreeceGlobal commodities prices drive inflation volatility
Central banks should target underlying inflation -- such as that measured by 'core' figures...
InternationalBRICS eye increased influence amid OECD weakness
Brazilian Finance Minister Guido Mantega yesterday said that he will on September 22 meet with...
InternationalLow interest rates add to pension funds challenges
Positive growth prospects and falling risks in recipient countries, as well as higher global risk...
InternationalVenizelos announces tax on Greek property owners
An emergency two-year property tax averaging 4 euros (5.45 dollars) per square metre and paid...
GreeceG20 has limited scope to boost global growth
The OECD yesterday forecast that, excluding Japan, G7 economies would expand less than 1% on an...
InternationalSocial unrest intensifies as Greek recession worsens
The economy shrank by 7.3% in the second quarter on an annual basis according to provisional...
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