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Brazil keeps interest rates unchanged at 14.25%

Despite a surge in inflation and the ongoing worst recession in the economy, Brazil's central bank preferred to keep the interest rates at the same level without any change. Brazil seems to be avoiding more harm to the ailing economy in its worst recessions over the decades.

Oct 23, 2015 6:30 AM EDT


U.S. cities with highest rental rate increase

Rents are increasingly higher in the South and Pacific compared to the cities located in the Northeast and Midwest. California and Florida are two cities among with the highest rent hike.

Oct 23, 2015 4:07 AM EDT


Amazon to increase workforce for the holiday seasons

Holiday season is fast approaching prompting every store, online or not to accommodate customer demand on sales and customer service.

Oct 23, 2015 2:49 AM EDT


Australia further delays $70-bn Shell's acquisition plan of BG

Royal Dutch Shell's $70-billion takeover of BG Group has been delayed as Australia's competition watchdog has postponed its final decision till 19 November. Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) cited reasons that market participants expressed their concerns about the takeover that would impact the gas supply competition .

Oct 23, 2015 2:23 AM EDT


Drop in China sales hits Hyundai's profit

Hyundai Motor Co's net profit for the third quarter ending September fell 23 percent. The steep fall in China sales coupled with aggressive global incentives impacted the South Korean automobile major's performance in a more negative way. It missed analysts' forecast.

Oct 23, 2015 2:16 AM EDT


Carl Icahn will spend $150 million to lobby the congress

Carl Icahn had sent letters to vorious congress leader and key members to reform current tax law. According to Icahn, he is planning to lobby the congress by putting $150 million into the Super-PAC.

Oct 22, 2015 10:33 PM EDT


British Airways to Restart Gatwick LGW to New York JFK route on May 2016

United Kingdom's flag carrier, British Airways is reopening the Gatwick LGW to New York JFK route on May 2016. The said route was teminated several years ago due to commercial reason suspension.

Oct 22, 2015 8:44 AM EDT


United Kingdom To Give off Two Year Multiple Entry Visas to Chinese Tourists to Boost UK Tourism Economy

Amid the Chinese President, Xi Jinping state visit in United Kingdom, the British Prime Minister announced that they are granting Chinese visitors two Year Multiple Entry Visas. The British government is also aiming to strengthen the China-UK relationship.

Oct 22, 2015 8:33 AM EDT


Volkswagen deals with multiple lawsuits, costing billions of euros

It's not yet over for the issues that Volkswagen have to face. It's been dealing with multiple charges one after another making the German automaker spend a lot money due to fines, litigation, and expenditures for the fixing of the affected vehicles.

Oct 22, 2015 4:06 AM EDT


US Treasury makes forceful call on Puerto Rico debt plan, seeks Congress support

The measures by Barack Obama-led US government to keep more pressure on law makers to bring Puerto Rico out of the economy crisis are facing strong resistance from Republicans. The US Treasury has listed out proposals, for which it sought support of Congress to enact them to help the US territory Puerto Rico

Oct 22, 2015 2:00 AM EDT


Starbucks and Fiat are required to pay back millions in taxes to Dutch and Luxembourg Government

The European Commission agreed that both Starbucks and Fiat have been benefiting under illegal tax system. Based on the new ruling, more corporation are expected to be under investigation soon.

Oct 22, 2015 1:47 AM EDT


Canada's new Liberal Prime Minister under pressure to deliver promises

Right after defeating his Conservative opponents, Canada’s new Prime Minister-designate Justin Trudeau is immediately under heavy pressure to perform.

Oct 21, 2015 9:17 PM EDT