The stress testing of European banks is taking at least a month longer than expected because some banks filed figures that were too optimistic or lacked detail.
Farmers in the country report that natural methods lift their productivity and the quality of the food they grow.
U.S. farmers, processors not required to test for deadly E. coli strain
The bacterium that has killed more than a dozen Europeans, sickened nearly 2,000 more and raised international alarms would be legal if it were found on meat or poultry in the United States.(By Lyndsey Layton)
The bacterium that has killed more than a dozen Europeans, sickened nearly 2,000 more and raised international alarms would be legal if it were found on meat or poultry in the United States.(By Lyndsey Layton)
Employers added 54,000 jobs in May, fewest in 8 months; unemployment rate rose to 9.1 pct.
WASHINGTON — Employers hired only 54,000 new workers in May, the fewest in eight months, and the unemployment rate rose to 9.1 percent. ( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
WASHINGTON — Employers hired only 54,000 new workers in May, the fewest in eight months, and the unemployment rate rose to 9.1 percent. ( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Treasury sells warrants of Connecticut-based Webster Financial for $20.4 million
WASHINGTON — The government says it received $20.4 million from the sale of warrants it held in Webster Financial Corp., the latest move to recoup costs from the $700 billion financial bailout program.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
WASHINGTON — The government says it received $20.4 million from the sale of warrants it held in Webster Financial Corp., the latest move to recoup costs from the $700 billion financial bailout program.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
TEPCO says 2 workers at tsunami-hit nuclear plant exceeded Japan radiation exposure limit
TOKYO — Two nuclear plant workers have exceeded Japan’s radiation exposure limit for men, and others who toiled without sufficient protection in the earliest days of the crisis could show high levels as well, the government and plant operator said Friday. ( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
TOKYO — Two nuclear plant workers have exceeded Japan’s radiation exposure limit for men, and others who toiled without sufficient protection in the earliest days of the crisis could show high levels as well, the government and plant operator said Friday. ( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
More Bad News for China's Troubled Tree Sector
Another Chinese forestry company is in the spotlight, at the same time as the U.S. steps up its scrutiny of Chinese companies listed there via reverse mergers.
http://blogs.wsj.com/chinarealtime/?p=13866?mod=djemChinaRTR_t
Another Chinese forestry company is in the spotlight, at the same time as the U.S. steps up its scrutiny of Chinese companies listed there via reverse mergers.
http://blogs.wsj.com/chinarealtime/?p=13866?mod=djemChinaRTR_t
Computex: Takeaways From the Tech Show
As Asia's biggest computer show, Computex, comes to a close, what were the biggest trends and what can consumers expect to see later this year?
http://blogs.wsj.com/chinarealtime/?p=13865?mod=djemChinaRTR_t
As Asia's biggest computer show, Computex, comes to a close, what were the biggest trends and what can consumers expect to see later this year?
http://blogs.wsj.com/chinarealtime/?p=13865?mod=djemChinaRTR_t
A Darkness Falls on Taiwan's Night Markets
With health authorities in mainland China fighting a war on food safety violators, a food scandal across the Taiwan Strait has claimed an iconic victim.
http://blogs.wsj.com/chinarealtime/?p=13864?mod=djemChinaRTR_t
With health authorities in mainland China fighting a war on food safety violators, a food scandal across the Taiwan Strait has claimed an iconic victim.
http://blogs.wsj.com/chinarealtime/?p=13864?mod=djemChinaRTR_t
Gold as Collateral – a major step for the gold market
The implications of the acceptance of gold as collateral are seen as extremely significant - particularly in the context of the Eurozone debt crises. Friday , 03 Jun 2011Yesterday's Top Story: China's increased dominance of global commodities market carries risk-S&P
As China becomes the dominant presence in global commodities markets, S&P feels downside scenarios are unlikely to occur, "but the shocks will be felt around the commodities world." Thursday , 02 Jun 2011Gold well supported by fundamentals but a small correction is on the cards - Melek
This year, selling in May and going away might not be the best strategy for the gold market as there are some rather important macroeconomic events occuring over the next few months that will have a bearing on the metalGreece, US debt and their impact on commodity markets
Investec's Michael Power takes us through the impact of the end of QE2, the continuing escalation of the euro zone's problems the rise of Indian and Chinese coal demand
Pressure Rises on Iran Leader
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad came under new domestic pressure on two fronts with a rare, unified blow against him in parliament and the first significant opposition rally in months, a spontaneous protest in response to the death of an activist in an assault by security forces.
Gmail Hack Targeted White House
People who work at the White House were among those targeted by the China-based hackers who broke into Google's Gmail accounts.
Moody's sounds alarm over U.S. debt limit and deficits NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Ratings agency Moody's warned on Thursday it would consider cutting the United States' coveted top-notch credit rating if the White House and Congress do not make progress by mid-July in talks to raise the debt limit. | Full Article
Hackers attack another Sony network and post data June 03, 2011 03:17 AM ET BOSTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Hackers broke into Sony Corp's computer networks and accessed the information of more than 1 million customers to show the vulnerability of the electronic giant's systems, the latest of several security breaches undermining confidence in the company. | Full Article
Mortgage approvals weak but credit cards strong 01 JUN 2011 09:46 BST LONDON (Reuters) - Mortgage approvals were lower than expected in April, though heavy credit card borrowing pushed up consumer lending more than forecast, Bank of England figures showed on Wednesday. | Full Article
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