Archive for ‘July, 2010’

US Dollar, Japanese Yen to Extend Losses as Risk Appetite Firms

US Dollar, Japanese Yen to Extend Losses as Risk Appetite Firms

The US Dollar and the Japanese Yen may extend Asian-session losses into European trade as risk appetite remains well-supported, weighing on the safety-linked currencies against the spectrum of their major counterparts.

Practical Traveler: Avoiding a Big Phone Bill When Traveling

Take the right phone and use the right network.

Unemployment Probably Rose as Jobs Scarce: U.S. Economy Preview

Unemployment Probably Rose as Jobs Scarce: U.S. Economy Preview

Unemployment probably climbed in July, raising the risk American households will keep a lid on spending for the rest of the year, economists said before a government report this week.

China’s Manufacturing Growth Is Weakest in 17 Months

China’s Manufacturing Growth Is Weakest in 17 Months

China’s manufacturing grew at the slowest pace in 17 months in July as the government clamped down on property speculation and investment in energy-intensive and polluting factories.

A Richter Scale for Markets

Earthquakes are a better metaphor for financial crises than you think.

Copper theft giving scrap yards bad rep

Copper theft giving scrap yards bad rep

With copper theft becoming a growing problem, local dealers are sounding off on getting a bad reputation.

Recession? Knockoffs Go Downmarket

Criminals are discovering there is money to be made in faking the more ordinary — like $295 Kooba bags and $140 Ugg boots.

From Taxis to Textiles, Italy Chooses Tradition Over Growth

Like much of the Italian economy, the Carlo Barbera factory is struggling, for reasons that academics say reveal much about what ails Italy.

China’s Manufacturing Grows at Slower Pace, PMI Shows

China’s Manufacturing Grows at Slower Pace, PMI Shows

China’s manufacturing grew at the slowest pace in 17 months in July, a survey showed.

The Way We Live Now: I Tweet, Therefore I Am

Are Twitter posts an expression of who we are — or are they changing who we are?