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Despite high gas prices, Europeans find driving a hard habit to break By ELISABETH ROSENTHAL Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:23:01 -0000 That raises questions as to how effective high prices by themselves can be in achieving the ambitious targets for reducing carbon dioxide emissions that European leaders have committed themselves to meeting. Euro-area inflation moderates, but sentiment stays weak Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:23:01 -0000 Euro-area inflation slowed more than expected in August as energy prices eased, data released Friday showed, but economic sentiment deteriorated, underlining concerns about a recession. Vietnam central bank resists calls to cut interest rates Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:49:32 -0000 The State Bank of Vietnam kept its key lending rate unchanged at 14 percent in order to fight inflation of over 28 percent, while raising the interest rate paid on bank reserves. U.S. consumer spending slowed in July By CATHERINE RAMPELL Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:23:01 -0000 Spending slowed for the second consecutive month and personal income fell as the effect of economic stimulus checks tapered off and inflation lingered, the Commerce Department said. U.S. 2nd quarter GDP revised sharply higher Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:33:34 -0000 The economy expanded at a 3.3 percent annual rate in the second quarter, a much stronger pace than first reported, as consumer spending and net exports were robust, a report showed Thursday. Allianz is in 'advanced talks' on the sale of Dresdner By CARTER DOUGHERTY Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:23:01 -0000 A deal to sell Dresdner, which analysts have estimated is worth up to €9 billion, would reverse a seven-year novelty in which Allianz bought and ran a bank as a means to distribute its insurance products.
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Darling warns of economic crisis Fri, 29 Aug 2008 22:30:43 -0000 Chancellor Alistair Darling says the UK is facing the worst economic crisis in 60 years and warns of a "profound" downturn. More firms increase energy bills Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:06:22 -0000 Two more energy firms, Scottish Power and Npower, say they will raise prices, blaming more expensive wholesale costs. Bank insider urges UK rate cuts Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:00:34 -0000 Two million people will be out of work by Christmas if interest rates are not cut, a Bank of England policymaker warns. Airline collapse hits thousands Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:51:12 -0000 Hundreds of travellers are stranded and tens of thousands lose bookings after the budget airline Zoom collapses. Alitalia seeks bankruptcy measure Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:26:28 -0000 Troubled airline Alitalia seeks bankruptcy protection as it tries to agree a deal to ensure its survival. OFT says bank charges are unfair Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:14:56 -0000 The main UK banks have been told by the Office of Fair Trading that their overdraft charges are probably unfair.
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