UN meeting on food prices seeks transparency
By FRANCES D'EMILIO 2010-09-24T17:12:38ZROME (AP) -- Delegates at a special U.N. meeting on Friday prompted by worries over high food prices discussed a grain export ban by Russia and its impact on cereal markets, although experts said good harvests should help prevent a repeat of the price panics of a few years ago.... hosted.ap.org |
Prices of luxury London homes drop for first time in 18 months
House prices in some of London's most exclusive areas have fallen for the first time in 18 months, providing evidence of a slowdown in the market. telegraph.co.uk |
Unemployment rate drops in 23 states in September
By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER 2010-10-22T15:59:52ZWASHINGTON (AP) -- Nearly half of U.S. states reported drops in their unemployment rates last month, the best showing since June. But job creation was weak in most areas of the country.... hosted.ap.org |
Betfair shares get strong start in boost to IPO market
Betfair's shares jumped almost 20pc on their first day of dealing, giving a lift to the London market for initial public offerings (IPOs) which has struggled to back a winner this year. telegraph.co.uk |
High Street retailer expands despite recession
'As Northern Rock collapsed, we opened our first showroom' says Jo Cassabois from Prêt à Vivre telegraph.co.uk |