Oil down, ECB move on Greece drags after U.S. data
Oil prices drop with equities, euro's slump on Greece worries; U.S. EIA crude stock build smaller than API report; Coming up: U.S. weekly jobless claims, Thursday
May 17, 2012 12:29-
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Gulf Arab interest in Chinese Yuan rises –Standard Chartered
Gulf Arab states are increasingly using the Chinese yuan for trading as China accounts for a growing share of the region's exports, and given volatility in major currencies, a senior executive at Standard Chartered said on Tuesday.
May 17, 2012 11:21 -
IAEA, Iran to meet again Monday after two days of talks
The United Nations nuclear watchdog and Iran will meet again next week after a "good exchange of views" during two days of talks on the Islamic state's atomic programme, a senior U.N. official said on Tuesday.
May 17, 2012 11:18
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US Senate to consider new Iran sanctions Thursday
Reid to ask for 'unanimous consent' on sanctions; Would put more pressure on Iran's oil sector; Comes ahead of Iran's May 23 meeting with world powers; "Iran must either willfully commit to terminating its nuclear program or we will force their hand through crippling sanctions," said Democratic Senator Robert Menendez.
May 17, 2012 9:06 -
Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi freezes Iran transactions
Japan's Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ said on Thursday it has frozen transactions with Iranian banks after it was ordered to do so by the New York District Court in early May.
May 17, 2012 9:00 -
The Six Most Unusual Hotels in the World
Yesterday Dubai Drydocks unveiled plans to build the World Discus Hotel– a discus-shaped underwater hotel. Kipp takes a look at some of the other unusual hotel accommodations from around the world…
May 3, 2012 4:14
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Start me up: Small Palestinian Sovereign Fund Targets Development
While most other, much larger, sovereign wealth funds invest heavily abroad in a bid to spread risk and maximise returns, the Palestine Investment Fund (PIF) is focused on developing the local economy.
April 8, 2012 11:23 -
India Court Rejects Appeals in Telecom Licence Dispute
Companies had sought review of court order revoking permits; Court says judgment does not warrant reconsideration;Further legal recourse open to telcos
April 5, 2012 1:32 -
Should you go for gold?
Demand for gold has increased tenfold in the last decade while the dollar continues to drop as it floods the market. Will this mean a return to the Gold Standard?
March 27, 2012 4:25
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The art of a good manager: Is your team smarter than you?
Du’s John Lincoln shares his thoughts on the transformational process of being a good manager and tells you if you are one by asking three essential questions.
March 25, 2012 5:02 -
Enjoy the good times while it lasts, says investment chief
Emirates NBD’s investment chief Gary Dugan takes a positive tactical view of equities but remains wary of political risk in the Euro zone. He shares his thoughts on gold, government bonds and the US economy.
March 21, 2012 3:18 -
Arcapita’s Chapter 11 isn’t for all Gulf companies
Bahraini investment house Arcapita's move to file for bankruptcy protection in the US is unlikely to prompt other regional firms to follow suit.
March 21, 2012 2:20
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Meet Einstein – The Scientist, Dreamer, Lover
Albert Einstein's private papers and innermost thoughts will soon be available online, from a scribble of "E=mc2" in his own hand to political pipe-dreams and love letters to his mistress.
March 20, 2012 11:34 -
Customer Experience: What was your best or worst?
What is Customer Experience? Is it a new name for Customer Service? What’s in it for you? Arti Gupta tells you why a good customer experience isn’t utopian at all.
March 14, 2012 3:05 -
‘Dr Doom’ says buy precious metals as Iran-Israel clash ‘inevitable’
"If you can't live with volatility, stay in bed," says 66-year old economist Marc Faber, who cautions people to secure wealth by buying precious metals and investment equities.
March 6, 2012 1:42
