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Middle East unrest spreads to Persian Gulf kingdom of Bahrain

The unrest roiling the Middle East has now spread to the Persian Gulf nation of Bahrain.

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U.S. in Same Debt Class as Greece?

The financial position of the United States is not too different than that of Greece and other European countries that are teetering on bankruptcy, a former Senator told real estate professionals Tuesday.

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HSBC Bank Plans Huge Costs Reductions, Job Losses Inevitable

HSBC Holdings Plc (NYSE: HBC) said it plans to save up to £2-billion (or $3.5-billion) over the next two years. by downsizing its wealth management and retail segments.

Insurance industry downgrades Queensland properties’ damage estimates by 70 percent

Queensland insurance claims hit 118K as assessments near completion

The Insurance Council of Australia has released updated figures on how the general industry has responded to the enormous task of assessing over 118,000 insuran...

Palestinian fighter

Palestinians not to get salaries as Israel withholds payments

Palestine Prime Minister Salam Fayyad said on Monday that the Palestine Authority (PA) will not be able to pay the salaries of its employees on time this month due to Israel's hostile stand.

OPEC

OPEC April output lower but still above target: Platts

New Platts survey shows crude oil production in OPEC’s 12 member nations declining to an average 28.84 million barrels per day (b/d) in April, from 29.17 million in March.

Week Ahead

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Markets, Politics, Economics: Investors' Stupidity, Carelessness or Wishful thinking?

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Daniel Stewart & Co’s chief economist Alastair Winter previews the week ahead for markets, politics and economics.

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UK Guarantees Scheme: Treasury Has 'Credibility Gap' Amid 'Disappointing' £40bn Infrastructure Injection

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Construction industry leaders tell IBTimes UK they want Treasury action to boost UK Guarantees Scheme.

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China Home Prices Rise As Property Cooling Measures Fail

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69 of the 70 Chinese cities tracked by the National Bureau of Statistics saw increase in home prices.

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The National Council vote not to discuss the legislation of the Swiss - U.S. tax deal during their summer parliament session in Bern June 18, 2013. (Photo: Reuters)

Swiss Parliament Refuses to Protect Banks By Stalling US Tax Deal

12:15 PM ET

Swiss parliament stalls a draft bill that is aimed at protecting the country's banks from US criminal charges.

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