Section: Business Insider (USA)
Why The BBC Is Deliberately Ignoring The Scottish Independence Vote
All around the world, eyes are on Scotland’s historic independence referendum. Catalonia watches closely, with hopes for their own vote. Pro-Russian protestors have reportedly been waving Scottish flags in Sevastopol, Crimea (having perhaps missed the point a bit). But there’s one place where you absolutely will not find any in-depth...
Bank borrowing in new ECB loans programme disappoints
Frankfurt (AFP) – The European Central Bank pumped more liquidity into the financial system Thursday in a bid to boost the economy via private-sector loans but analysts said uptake by banks was disappointing.The Frankfurt-based central bank said it had leant 82.6 billion euros ($106.3 billion) to 255 banks under its new lending programme...
Yes or No for Celtic in Europa League
Paris (AFP) – Celtic face a tough trip to Salzburg on Thursday, the day of Scotland’s independence referendum, while Everton host Wolfsburg and Tottenham go to Partizan Belgrade as the epic quest for the Europa League reaches the 48-team group phase.The pick of the round however sees holders Sevilla host Dutch outfit Feyenoord in...
EBRD bank slashes outlook for Russian economy
London (AFP) – Russia’s economy will contract next year as a result of the crisis with Ukraine, the EBRD development bank forecast on Thursday after slashing its prediction for growth.Ukraine’s economy will meanwhile contract faster than expected, in turn weighing on other emerging economies in the region, the European Bank for...
Boateng, Huntelaar maintain German hold over English sides
Paris (AFP) – Jerome Boateng’s late goal and a second-half equaliser from Klaas-Jan Huntelaar on Wednesday completed a good week for German clubs against their counterparts from England in the opening round of Champions League group games.Boateng’s first ever goal in the competition was a memorable one as it sealed a 1-0 win for...
Moscow hails Ukraine self-rule olive branch for east
Moscow (AFP) – Russia hailed Wednesday Ukraine’s offer of self-rule for separatist rebels in the east under a peace plan seen as the best chance yet of halting five months of bloody warfare.Insurgent leaders had initially given a mixed response to the legislation adopted by Ukrainian MPs on Tuesday, describing it as a positive move...
Here’s A Quick Guide To What Traders Are Chatting About Right Now
JonesTrading’s Dave Lutz has a roundup of what traders are talking about right now: Good Morning, and Happy Weds! US futures are holding onto yesterday’s China induced gains, but we continue to see growth concerns with Russell lagging again early. Focus clearly on FOMC today (2pm headlines / 2:30 presser). EU is outperforming as...
Top coaches reject idea of 2018 Russia World Cup boycott
Saint Petersburg (AFP) – Coaches from some of the world’s top teams have played down chances of a sporting boycott of Vladimir Putin’s showpiece 2018 football World Cup as a penalty for stoking the crisis in Ukraine.Leaders of the 28-nation European Union earlier this month asked the European Commission, the bloc’s...
Russian tycoon’s arrest sparks fears of ‘second Yukos’
Moscow (AFP) – The detention of billionaire Vladimir Yevtushenkov on money-laundering charges sent shock waves through Russia’s business and political circles on Wednesday and prompted comparisons with past crackdowns on powerful oligarchs.The Investigative Committee, which reports directly to President Vladimir Putin, announced late...
75 years on, Polish brothers relive Soviet invasion
Warsaw (AFP) – The Soviets rode in on horseback, rifles dangling on rope. Boguslaw Kamola watched in horror from the woods as they occupied his city in eastern Poland. Then the shots rang out.”This dog was dashing across the field, and one of the soldiers reached for his rifle and fired at him,” he recalls. “They...
