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German exports rise to all-time high
German exports surged in March to their highest level since records began, as the growing global economy lifted demand for its products and services.
Mon, May 09, 2011
Pound falls, euro holds value as interest rate decisions postponed
A shortened trading week in the United Kingdom as well as the main focus for analysts being on the Bank of England and European Central Bank rate decisions gave rise to range trading dominating the market for the early part of last week.
Mon, May 09, 2011
Airline boost for buy to let property investors
The news that major airline British Airways is set to increase its frequency of transatlantic flights from London Gatwick to Tampa, Florida, to a daily service spells good news for those thinking about investing in a holiday home in the sunshine state, it is claimed.
Mon, May 09, 2011
Top 5 factors to close an investment-grade property
For investors considering buying a property, the decision can be confusing. Here are the five most important factors that will determine closing.
Mon, May 09, 2011
Belfast airport now charging for smoking
After deciding to charge people £1 ($1.64) to drop off passengers and £1 for a clear plastic bag to put liquids in, now passengers at Belfast Airport are going to be charged £1 to use the smoking areas.
Mon, May 09, 2011
Jury convicts exec in $3 billion mortgage fraud case
A jury on Tuesday convicted the majority owner of what had been one of America's largest mortgage companies on all 14 counts in a $2.9 billion fraud trial that officials have said is one of the most significant prosecutions to arise from the U.S. financial crisis.
Fri, May 06, 2011
Rules for 'jumbo' mortgages to change this year
Bethany and Karl Schreiber are hunting for a nice big house in the pricey Washington, D.C., suburbs and they are facing a deadline: In just a few months their third child will be born, and the tiny two-bedroom they've been inhabiting will officially get too small.
Fri, May 06, 2011
668,000 new millionaire households in canada by 2020: deloitte
For all those worried that new wealth can only be generated in emerging markets and the developed world is in terminal decline can rest assured.
Fri, May 06, 2011
Saraya to go ahead with jordan, oman projects
Saraya Holdings, a leading Dubai-based developer, has resolved to move forward with the execution of its projects in Jordan and Oman and ensure its continuity under prevailing conditions, a spokesman said.
Fri, May 06, 2011
Eu in push to standardise rail bookings
European rail operators will have to use standard ticket and timetabling systems in future to make cross-border train journeys easier for the public, the European Commission says.
Fri, May 06, 2011