Finance & Economics

California governor reveals whopping budget deficit

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The California governor, Jerry Brown, has announced the state's projected budget deficit has been blown out.

US$9.67 billion loss for Panasonic

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Panasonic Japan has announced a record US$9.67 billion annual loss.

British economy may be in deeper recession as construction output data is lowered

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Deadlock in Greece government formation talks

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EC optimistic of economic recovery in latter half of 2012

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Obama urges Congress to act on 'To-Do List' to spur economy

US President Barack Obama Saturday pressed Congress to act on a "To-Do List" to create jobs and help restore economic security for the middle class.

0.2 per cent drop in April producer price index

Dip in energy and intermediate goods costs helped to drive down U.S. wholesale prices lower in April, indicating easing of inflationary pressures.

63 pc Americans believe US better off from having rich class

Almost 63 percent Americans believe that the United States is better off from having a wealthy class, according to poll.

March sees further widening of US trade deficit

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The US trade deficit widened by 14.1 per cent to $51.8 billion in March from a revised $45.4 billion in February,...

Chinese import, export growth slows

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Chinese moves to boost domestic consumption have not helped much in rebalancing economic growth as new figures...