Topic: London (England)

Dollar mixed as China moves to curb credit boom

The dollar traded mixed Wednesday after China moves to rein in the country's credit boom, sparking concerns that the pace of recovery in the global economy could lose steam.In London morning deals, the euro rose to 1.4507 dollars, from 1.4484 late in ...

Euro economic recovery labours in low gear

Europe's economic recovery struggled in first gear on Thursday as a fall in euro retail sales sparked concerns over the outlook and the Bank of England left its key interest rate at a record low.Awaiting data expected to show that Britain, the ...
British and French stock markets rose Thursday ahead of their early closure for the New Year holiday, as investor confidence grew over economic recovery heading into 2010, analysts said.In morning deals, London's benchmark FTSE 100 index added 0.30 percent to 5,414.17 points ...

An Advertising Rebound?

The market was looking for something positive fromadvertising giant WPP Group Friday. The company's head, media veteran Martin Sorrell, gave his usual appraisal of the global economy and the advertising world, giving observers the chance to glean small signs of hope: ( ...

Oil price retreats but stays above $80

Oil prices fell Friday on profit-taking at the end of week in which New York crude reached 82 dollars for the first time in one year, traders said.New York's main contract, light sweet crude for delivery in December, fell 71 cents to ...

Oil prices head back towards $82

Oil prices rose on Friday, with New York crude heading back towards 82 dollars, a level struck earlier this week for the first time in one year.New York's main contract, light sweet crude for delivery in December, climbed 10 cents to 81.29 ...
European equities were riding high on Friday, even as disappointing data on the British economy sent sterling nearly 2 cents lower against the dollar. IHS Global Insight economist Howard Archer called the GDP data "a real shocker" and "desperately disappointing," especially since ...

Olympics sponsors face Torch protests in London

The article reports on the move of Global Olympic sponsors to conduct protest for the upcoming 2008 Olympic Torch Relay in London, England. Spokesman for the organisation Matt Whitticase stresses that the protest serves as part of the purpose to shame the ...

Team steers agency drive

The article reports on the recommendation of Jones Lang LaSalle Inc. that estate agent Foxtons should expand its business across London and South East in Great Britain. PRIVATE SECTOR NEWS Team steers agency drive Jones Lang LaSalle is advis- ing estate agent ...

Bell Pottinger to help G4S

The article reports on the recruitment of Bell Pottinger by security services group G4S to help educate potential customers about the company in 2009. The company, formerly Group 4 Securicor, is focusing their strategic communications to relay its evolution from its traditional ...