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(SINGAPORE) The global airline industry enjoyed a strong rebound in travel demand during the first half of this year, with premium travel rising 11.9 per cent, while economy travel was up 6.3 per cent. The latest data released by the International Air Transport Association show, however, that travel demand growth has softened sequentially from quarter-to-quarter. In June, premium seat demand was 1... more

The dollar was mostly higher versus its counterparts on Friday but broadly lower for the week as worries on global economic recovery eased. This week the IMF upgraded its forecast for 2010 global GDP growth to 4.6% from 4.2% and the International Council of Shopping Centers said US retail sales

Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner will face a congressional grilling later this month about the suppression of key details on deals that funneled billions to big investment banks.

New York Federal Reserve Bank – Timothy Geithner – United States Treasury Secretary – Government – American International Group

The currency markets have a newly enhanced obsession with statistics. Ten years ago economic statistics engaged the market two or three times a month. Major economic indicators like the United States International Trade Balance or the unemployment rate would command the speculative attention of the market and the occasional surprise…

The U.S. trade deficit unexpectedly narrowed in October as exports surged to the highest level in nearly a year.







Balance of trade – Balance of payments – Business – Economic – International Business and Trade

The currency markets have a newly enhanced obsession with statistics. Ten years ago economic statistics engaged the market two or three times a month. Major economic indicators like the United States International Trade Balance or the unemployment rate would command the speculative attention of the market and the occasional surprise…