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Terror and markets: Sell-offs tend to be short-lived

The deadly terror attacks in Paris are likely to strike financial markets, too, when trading resumes Monday. But the initial losses expected in risk assets like stocks and the shift into safer holdings...

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University of the Fraser Valley offers lateral entry to computer science...

Directors and Principals of the 14-affiliated colleges of Punjab Technical University along with representatives of University of the Fraser Valley, Canada, and Canadian Immigration Centre. University...

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Chinese stocks fall 5.5%, other Asian markets down

China’s main stock market index fell more than 5% on Friday after two securities firms said they are under investigation for possible misconduct. The Shanghai composite index closed 5.5% lower at...

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Japan sidesteps recession, revised growth at 1%

Japan sidestepped recession last quarter: Revised data released Tuesday showed its economy grew at an annual 1.0 percent pace instead of shrinking. A previous estimate had shown the world’s...

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China angst shows markets as fragile as fine china

On the first day of trading in 2016, China lived up to its reputation as a “shock to watch” in the new year, as a nearly 7% stock plunge in Shanghai revived bad memories of last summer’s China-inspired...

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Oilprice.com: Saudi-Iran dispute won’t boost oil

Oil prices jumped on the first trading day of 2016 as Middle East tension outweighed a selloff in financial markets around the world. Oil markets remain oversupplied and depressed, but geopolitical...

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China launches probe of Microsoft’s data practices, alleging “major problems”

The Chinese government expanded its probe of Microsoft’s business practices in the country, alleging “major problems” in the company’s electronic data. In a statement, China’s State Administration for...

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China woes continue as benchmark plunges 5%

Chinese stocks started the week with heavy losses, diving more than 5% Monday as other global markets also fell. U.S. stock futures were marginally higher. The Shanghai composite index plunged 5.3% to...

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EU orders 35 companies to pay $765M in taxes

Thirty-five large companies have been ordered to fork over $765 million in tax breaks that European Union regulators have ruled were illegally provided by Belgium. The European Commission, the EU’s top...

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Global Stevia Market is Registering a Robust Growth and Expected to Reach US...

Future Market Insights (FMI): Market Research And Consulting Firm MEA may represent a potential market due to increasing disposable income and modern retail infrastructure supporting demand for...

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Chinese economic growth in 2015 was weakest in 25 years

China’s economy grew at its slowest rate in 25 years last year, according to official statistics released today. The Communist-led country saw its economy expand 6.9% overall in 2015 and 6.8% the last...

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Chinese stocks dive more than 6% as oil falls

China’s benchmark index plunged more than 6% Tuesday, after a renewed slump in oil prices kept investors on edge about the global economy. The Shanghai composite index dived 6.4% to 2749.79 — its...

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Europe racks up billions in deals with Iran now that sanctions are lifted

Europe is racking up billions in deals with oil-rich Iran as its president, Hassan Rouhani, makes a goodwill tour less than two weeks after the lifting of international sanctions on the Islamic...

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Global markets rally as Japanese stocks surge 7% on extra stimulus hopes

European and Asian markets rallied Monday as Japanese stocks surged after dismal growth data raised hopes of extra stimulus from Tokyo. Japan’s Nikkei 225 index rebounded from a 5% dive last week to...

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German engineer is developing a hybrid motorcycle

Reino Eskelinen is looking for help with finances, equipment and manufacturing. Reino Eskelinen, an engineer who was born in Finland but has lived in Germany since 1979, has a landmark design for a new...

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Chinese stocks plunge more than 6%

China’s Shanghai composite index plunged more than 6% Thursday — its biggest one-day drop in a month — amid ongoing fears about the health of the world’s second largest economy. The benchmark dived...

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Hopes of business-friendly reforms in India fade

Even as India shines as a rare bright spot in a sluggish global economy, the country’s business-savvy prime minister is watching his popularity wane. Narendra Modi swept into power in May 2014 on the...

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China takes control of global silver prices

China has been an unofficial price-setter for most metals over the past decade. And this week, the country became an official participant in setting prices for one of the world’s most important...

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AnastasiaDate Launches Exciting Ukrainian Cuisine Contest with a Stack of...

AnastasiaDate has launched a Ukrainian cuisine contest to help men learn more about East European culture while winning some dating credits. AnastasiaDate, the premier online international dating...

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University of the Fraser Valley offers lateral entry to computer science...

Directors and Principals of the 14-affiliated colleges of Punjab Technical University along with representatives of University of the Fraser Valley, Canada, and Canadian Immigration Centre. University...

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