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eBay reaches deal to sell Skype

02.09.2009 - Business & Finance

Online auction site eBay has agreed to sell the majority of internet phone company Skype for about $2bn (£1.2bn).

Avianova lifts off as budget travel makes Russian inroads

31.08.2009 - Business & Finance

A new low-cost airline has spread its wings in Russia. Fares starting at eight dollars look appealing, but there's still not much of a market for this model.

Rouble stability a key for companies posting 1H results

28.08.2009 - Business & Finance

This week has seen a range of companies posting 1H and 2Q earnings results under global standards. A key factor coming through in all has been the effect of Rouble volatility.

Japan unemployment hits new high

28.08.2009 - Business & Finance

Japan's unemployment rate rose to a record 5.7% in July in figures released just days before a general election.

More signs of US economic growth

27.08.2009 - Business & Finance

US durable goods orders and new home sales both soared last month, the latest positive indications of the state of the world's largest economy.

Japanese exports continue to fall

27.08.2009 - Business & Finance

Japanese exports slid in July at a faster annual rate than June, raising fears the effects of global stimulus measures are starting to decline.

US deficit to soar towards $1.6tn

26.08.2009 - Business & Finance

The US budget deficit will soar to almost $1.6 trillion (£978bn) this year, the highest on record, both the White House and Congress have warned.

Bernanke named for new Fed term

26.08.2009 - Business & Finance

President Obama has confirmed that he has nominated Ben Bernanke for another term as chairman of the US central bank, the Federal Reserve.

Bernanke named for new Fed term

25.08.2009 - Business & Finance

President Obama has confirmed that he has nominated Ben Bernanke for another term as chairman of the US central bank, the Federal Reserve.

Germany offers Opel suitor loan

21.08.2009 - Business & Finance

Germany has said it would be prepared to give a 4.5bn euros ($6.4bn: £3.9bn) loan to carmaker Opel if its favoured suitor is chosen to take over the firm.