Unemployment rises in 27 states last month
By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER 2010-09-21T18:21:44ZWASHINGTON (AP) -- More than half of U.S. states saw their unemployment rates rise in August, the largest number in six months, as hiring weakened across the country.... hosted.ap.org |
BHP Billiton delays PotashCorp takeover as China's Sinochem eyes counterbid
BHP Billiton's $40bn (£25.7bn) hostile takeover of fertiliser giant PotashCorp faced further hurdles after Canadian regulators forced a delay and China's Sinochem looked set to enter the fray. telegraph.co.uk |
London Markets: London miners fall after China rate hike
The FTSE 100 index ends lower as London investors react to a surprise hike in Chinese interest rates, punishing mining shares. ARM Holdings also weighs, retreating on disappointment over Apple’s results. feeds.marketwatch.com |
Bank of England split three ways as Adam Posen urges extra £50bn stimulus
Policymakers were split in October, with Adam Posen seeking an extra £50bn in stimulus, Sentance a rate rise and seven voting for no change. telegraph.co.uk |
Savings plans that can help you retire at 65
Millions of baby boomers will have to wait longer for their state pensions. We looks at savings plans that can help. telegraph.co.uk |