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31/03/2003
War fears sets global markets tumbling
Uncertainty over how long the war in Iraq will last has shaken global stock markets with the FTSE slipping by 84 points today.
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17 January 2013
Car Exports Hit Record High With 8% Increase
Despite a European slump in sales, UK car production has hit a four-year high, with exports reaching a record high. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) have said that UK factories built some 1.46 million vehicles in 2012, 1.21 million of which were then shipped abroad.
Car Exports Hit Record High With 8% Increase
Despite a European slump in sales, UK car production has hit a four-year high, with exports reaching a record high. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) have said that UK factories built some 1.46 million vehicles in 2012, 1.21 million of which were then shipped abroad.
23 September 2011
Market Crisis 'Continues' Despite PM's Backing
Although global stock markets had this morning reversed a dangerous slide into what was potentially a second worldwide crisis, European shares have since fallen further as investors continued to worry about the outlook for the global economy.
Market Crisis 'Continues' Despite PM's Backing
Although global stock markets had this morning reversed a dangerous slide into what was potentially a second worldwide crisis, European shares have since fallen further as investors continued to worry about the outlook for the global economy.
16 August 2007
Stock Markets Fall As Debt Concerns Bite
Stock markets have experienced further falls as concerns persist over the effects of lending to high risk creditors. In trading yesterday, Wall Street saw falls of almost 1.3%, the Nikkei in Japan closed down just under 2% and Germany's DAX-30 dipped almost 2%. Among the largest fall was Hong Kong where 3.3% was wiped off share values.
Stock Markets Fall As Debt Concerns Bite
Stock markets have experienced further falls as concerns persist over the effects of lending to high risk creditors. In trading yesterday, Wall Street saw falls of almost 1.3%, the Nikkei in Japan closed down just under 2% and Germany's DAX-30 dipped almost 2%. Among the largest fall was Hong Kong where 3.3% was wiped off share values.
09 October 2008
Global Markets Rally After Rates Cut
A co-ordinated global interest rate reduction has helped rally international markets, following one of the most financially turbulent weeks experienced in decades. A massive capital injection by central government has helped banking shares boost the UK's FTSE 100 index by around 1.7%. France's Cac index grew by 2.7%, while Germany's Dax added 1.9%.
Global Markets Rally After Rates Cut
A co-ordinated global interest rate reduction has helped rally international markets, following one of the most financially turbulent weeks experienced in decades. A massive capital injection by central government has helped banking shares boost the UK's FTSE 100 index by around 1.7%. France's Cac index grew by 2.7%, while Germany's Dax added 1.9%.
03 April 2003
Anti-war protesters pledge series of demonstrations
Anti-war protesters have promised to step up demonstrations against military action in Iraq. Several demonstrations will be held over the next 10 days including a Budget Day protest to highlight the war's £3 billion cost. They say public support for the conflict is "slipping fast".
Anti-war protesters pledge series of demonstrations
Anti-war protesters have promised to step up demonstrations against military action in Iraq. Several demonstrations will be held over the next 10 days including a Budget Day protest to highlight the war's £3 billion cost. They say public support for the conflict is "slipping fast".
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