India's Economic Growth Slows
India's' Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth has slipped to 6.9 per cent in the second quarter, the lowest in over two years.
Africa’s Booming Mobile Phone Market
According to a report by Groupe Speciale Mobile Association, Africa is the world's fastest growing mobile phone market with the number of subscribers growing 20% per year for the last five years: Nichols & Meyer Capital Partners Report.
Obama Pitches Asia-Pacific Free Trade Zone
US president Barack Obama has announced the outlines of a plan to create a trans-Pacific free trade zone.
IMF Warns Possible 'Decade of Lost Growth'
The IMF's Director is warning nations to work together and stabilise their economies, as the risk of an entire decade of no growth is apparently increasing, Nichols & Meyer Capital Partners Report.
Yen Holds Japan Back
Japan's government may spend another 15tn yen ($196bn; €150bn) to stabilise the yen. Manufacturers have now largely overcome post-quake production disruptions including the threat of power shortages and analysts are now focusing on how Japan will cope with the economic turmoil overseas as well as the yen's appreciation. –Nichols & Meyer Capital Partners
Oil Companies Boost Profits
Oil companies around the world are posting huge surges in third-quarter profits - the results of the fall in supply and the rise of prices.