French ministers demand Hollande abandon austerity and condemn Angela Merke...
Two senior left-wing French cabinet ministers have broken ranks with the President, François Hollande, and demanded that Paris abandon the “forced march” of public-spending cuts in Europe.As French unemployment rises and the eurozone totters towards a renewed recession, the Industry Minister,... read more »
Biggest earthquake to hit northern California for 25 years
A state of emergency has been declared in California, USA, after the biggest earthquake in 25 years hit the area. The quake’s centre was Napa in Northern California, it damaged houses and injured at least ninety people. It lasted between 10 and 20 seconds but was so strong that roads cracked,... read more »
Gold trading outlook: futures lower as dollar rises, data ahead
Gold futures were lower during early trade in Europe today, as investors look towards economic data to further strengthen speculation for an earlier than previously expected US rate hike. The US dollar hovered near a 13-month peak, weighing on havens. Gold futures for December delivery on the Comex... read more »
Sebi makes fresh attempt to locate Sahara investors
In a fresh attempt to identify investors eligible for refund from the Sahara Group, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has asked all such persons to submit their claims by next month even as the Lucknow-based conglomerate claims to have already returned the money to its bond... read more »
