S&P: Negative outlook for France’s risky reform
Standard & Poor’s cut its outlook for France to negative from stable on Friday.
Shares fall further on economy fears
Stock markets across Europe and the US see steep falls as fears about strength of the global economy deepen.
Oil price drop shouldn’t disrupt gov’t spending
The drop in global oil prices should not affect the spending plans of oil-producing countries in the Middle East.
What’s causing decline in crude oil: Dan Dicker
Crude oil price declines were due to distressed players getting out of the market, MercBloc President Dan Dicker says.
African leader to give up assets in DOJ settlement
The vice president of Equatorial Guinea—facing accusations of money laundering—has agreed give up assets in a deal with the U.S.
UK Chancellor’s right-hand man eyes hedge fund move
One of George Osborne’s closest advisers is thought to be considering leaving government, possibly for a high paying role at a hedge fund.
Ebola deaths may top 4,000 worldwide
The World Health Organization estimates that there may have been 4024 Ebola deaths so far in West Africa.
S&P downgrades Finland to AA+ from AAA
Standard & Poor’s downgraded Finland’s sovereign debt rating to AA-Plus from AAA on Friday, citing economic weak development.
UK start-ups risk ‘falling behind’
Young adults in the UK are less likely to start their own business than those in other countries, a survey suggests.