Sales of new homes in the US have plunged 11.2 per cent to a historic low, the government reported, in a fresh sign of weakness in the housing market.
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US banks report small profit
February 24, 2010 – 7:29 am
The number of US banks considered troubled jumped to more than 700 last quarter even as the industry eked out a small profit, the government said.
Industry managing funds well: Treasury
February 12, 2010 – 12:48 am
Investment funds that were frozen when the government introduced its bank deposit guarantee have been able to manage their liquidity & quot;very well & quot;, Treasury says.
Seven Network hails licence fee rebates
February 11, 2010 – 2:40 am
Seven Network Ltd director Ryan Stokes has welcomed the government & #39;s decision to give free-to-air TV stations rebates on their licence fees.
Indian economy recovers with 7.2% growth
February 9, 2010 – 5:58 pm
India & #39;s economy should expand by 7.2 per cent this fiscal year, the government forecast, as growth heads back to the robust levels.
Demand for home loans & #39;dives in January & #39;
February 6, 2010 – 5:12 am
Demand for home loans dived in January after three official interest rate rises and the cut in the government first homeowners & #39; grant, a mortgage broker says.
House agrees & #36;US1.9 trillion more debt
February 5, 2010 – 9:06 pm
The US House of Representatives has voted to allow the government to go & #36;US1.9 trillion ( & #36;A2.2 trillion) deeper in debt.
Greece appoints foreign experts
February 4, 2010 – 5:20 pm
Greek PM George Papandreou has named a team of foreign academics and political advisers to streamline his government as it battles a severe financial crisis.
Govt eyes corporate shysters
February 4, 2010 – 3:18 am
Shysters who trick vulnerable investors into selling their shares below market price are in the government & #39;s sights.
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