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2008
Articles from 18th Dec 2008
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BRIC economies still attracting investors
Dec 18 2008 | Emerging Markets
Investors are still keen on the BRIC markets after recent Stock Market dives, despite the increasingly grim economic data, with China still seen as the favourite place to go. Read
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Ukraine's economy suffers worst ever fall
Dec 18 2008 | Emerging Markets
The Ukraine’s economy shrank 14.4 per cent in November, the sharpest recorded drop in the ex-Soviet state’s history, as a malaise in heavy industry spread to consumers battered by a plummeting currency. Read
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Russia tumbling towards recession as output falls 10.8pc
Dec 18 2008 | Emerging Markets
Russian industrial output shrank 10.8 per cent in November and wage arrears doubled, raising the spectre of recession for the once-buoyant economy. Read
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Polish workers 'unlikely to go home' despite boost to Polish economy
Dec 18 2008 | Emerging Markets
Poland has said it expects the majority of its expatriates to carry on working abroad despite the global economic downturn but would have new jobs to offer at least some of those who return. Read
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The Czech Republic has moved to adopting the euro and its economy has become more aligned with the euro zone’s this year, a joint central bank and government document said on Tuesday.
Dec 18 2008 | Emerging Markets
The cabinet discussed future steps toward euro adoption earlier this week while debating the annual study and refrained from setting an entry date, as expected. Read
