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Retail Sales in US Climbed Less Than Forecast – Bloomberg
Globe and Mail Retail Sales in US Climbed Less Than ForecastBloombergDec. 13 (Bloomberg) — David Semmens, a US economist at Standard Chartered Bank, talks about Federal Reserve monetary policy and the possibility of the central bank expanding its quantitative easing …Americans spend more at the mall for sixth straight monthUSA TodayRetail sales rises for... »
Economist named Italy’s new prime minister – Los Angeles Times
Globe and Mail Economist named Italy's new prime ministerLos Angeles TimesMario Monti, a former European Union commissioner, is expected to name nonpoliticians to his Cabinet. Next, he must try to steer Italy out of the debt crisis with austerity measures sought by the EU. Newly appointed Prime Minister Mario Monti speaks to …Well Qualified,... »
Economist Mario Monti is named to form new Italian government – Los Angeles Times
CTV.ca Economist Mario Monti is named to form new Italian governmentLos Angeles TimesREPORTING FROM ROME — Eager to win back the confidence of financial markets, Italy's president Sunday night named economist Mario Monti to form a new national government. The appointment came less than 24 hours after Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi …Mario Monti Tapped... »
Economist Named to Lead Greek Unity Government – New York Times
Globe and Mail Economist Named to Lead Greek Unity GovernmentNew York TimesThe new premier, Lucas Papademos, center, said Greek participation in the euro zone “is a guarantee for the country's stability.” By SUZANNE DALEY ATHENS — Lucas Papademos, a respected economist and former vice president of the European Central Bank, …Saving Greece: Can New... »
How Nokia Can Stave Off Smartphone Irrelevance – Wired News
Sydney Morning Herald How Nokia Can Stave Off Smartphone IrrelevanceWired NewsIn a smartphone ecosystem dominated by Apple and Android-based products, Nokia and Microsoft are much like those two kids who are always picked last for kickball: They're clearly in the line-up, but seen as bloated, slow-moving players …Nokia Starts Marketing Blitz to Win Customers... »
Obama taps labor economist for top White House job – Houston Chronicle
Los Angeles Times Obama taps labor economist for top White House jobHouston ChronicleAlan Krueger stands by as he President Barack Obama, not seen, announces him as as chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, Monday, Aug. 29, 2011, in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington. …Obama Aide to Join Growth DebateWall... »
Obama nominates Alan Krueger to lead economic council – Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times Obama nominates Alan Krueger to lead economic councilLos Angeles TimesKrueger is a highly respected but relatively unknown specialist in employment and the workforce. He served as chief economist at the Treasury Department in the Obama administration's first two years. President Obama, right, promises to rely on Alan …Princeton economist tapped to... »
Fischer Sets Up Comparison With Lagarde – Wall Street Journal
Telegraph.co.uk Fischer Sets Up Comparison With LagardeWall Street JournalIsraeli central banker Stanley Fischer said his training as an economist would be "essential" to running the International Monetary Fund and handling economic crises, setting up a sharp comparison with his major rival, French Finance …Israeli Economist Enters Race to Lead IMFNew York TimesBank of Israel's... »
Stocks, Euro Advance on German Confidence, GE’s Earnings; Dollar Weakens – Bloomberg
Reuters Stocks, Euro Advance on German Confidence, GE's Earnings; Dollar WeakensBloombergJan. 21 (Bloomberg) — Gernot Nerb, head economist at Ifo Institute, talks about the January survey of German business confidence and the outlook for European Central Bank interest …Single currency bolstered by eurozone sentimentFinancial TimesWORLD FOREX: Euro Tops $1.36 For First Time In Two... »
Home Prices in US Decrease More Than Forecast – Bloomberg
Lexington Herald Leader Home Prices in US Decrease More Than ForecastBloombergDec. 27 (Bloomberg) — Stan Humphries, chief economist of Zillow Inc., and Michael Feder, chief executive officer of Radar Logic Inc., talk about the outlook for the US housing market. …Home price plunge is widespreadCNNMoneyUS house prices tumble in OctoberMarketWatchHome Prices Weaken in OctoberTheStreet.comWall... »