Some Chinese Exporters Prefer Euros to Dollars 2008-04-30 05:49 - Facing losses tied to a falling dollar and weakening American demand, some Chinese exporters are asking European customers to pay in euros. Others are trying to increase domestic sales.
Battle Over Patent Law a Boon to Lobbyists 2008-04-30 05:48 - In 15 months, two dueling business coalitions have spent $4.3 million lobbying on legislation that calls for the biggest changes in United States patent law in more than 50 years.
Federal Mortgage Plan Falls Short, Critics Say 2008-04-30 05:48 - Statistics show that most people who have refinanced are homeowners who make their payments on time, not borrowers in crisis.
Consumer Confidence Slips as Home Prices Drop 2008-04-30 05:48 - American homes are losing their value at the fastest rate in two decades, a report said, while a confidence survey showed a growing gloom among consumers.
How to get safe online 2008-04-30 05:25 - Customers using their credit or debit cards online have been advised that high
street banks are likely to become increasingly reluctant to help victims of
internet fraud as new rules added to the Banking Code signal less
willingness to cover losses.
A land of lies, damned lies and statistics 2008-04-30 05:25 - One of the most persistent myths that passes for popular economic wisdom is
that an economy is in an official recession when the data records two
consecutive quarters of negative growth.
Todd Stitzer left to chew over new flavour 2008-04-30 05:25 - If stress relief is one reason people like to chew gum, Todd Stitzer could
have been forgiven for reaching for a pack of Trident yesterday morning.
Anglo American hit by South African power cuts 2008-04-30 05:25 - Anglo American, the mining and natural resources group, has reported
production cuts of up to a third in key commodities as a result of power
shortages in South Africa.
