China economy slowing faster than you think: CFO
China’s economy is slowing as global demand remains too low for its manufacturing capacity and labor costs rise, Peter Baum said.
Mon Dieu! Europe mulls Google break-up
The European parliament is poised to call for a break-up of Google, the Financial Times reports.
Cheap credit in Europe, China: Too little, too late?
Central banks in Europe and China on Friday announced moves to ease credit. But the action may have limited impact.
Russia mulls oil output cut: Energy minister
Russia may cut oil production to shore up flagging prices, but no decision has been made yet, its energy minister said.
Greece at odds with Troika as it submits budget
Greece’s budget for 2015 has put it at loggerheads again with the “Troika” of international monitors.
Gold’s cheap. Here are ways to profit from it
Gold is cheap right now. Investors think that you should invest in gold and gold related companies. USA Today reports.
Whodunit? ‘Serial’ changing the audio business
Media-market experts are claiming that the new podcast “Serial” could mark a sea-change in listening and advertising habits.
Bet on Big Macs, materials when China cuts rates
When China cuts interest rates, McDonald’s shares outperform the market five days later, history shows.
ECB begins buying asset-backed securities
The ECB began buying asset-backed securities, it said on Friday, in a move to encourage banks to lend and revive the economy.
Score! 5G to be reality by 2018 soccer World Cup
Ultra-fast 5G internet could kick off at the soccer World Cup in 2018, backed by two of China and Russia’s biggest telecoms companies.