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Brazil beef exports soar on Chinese, Russian demand
Brazil beef exports jumped seven percent this year so far, in part due to rising Russian demand as Moscow turned away from US and European sources.
11 October 2014
G20 optimistic on global economy
Finance chiefs of the Group of 20 economic powers said they remained confident about the global economy, despite renewed weakness in areas like the eurozone.
11 October 2014
IMF: Ukraine needs more financial support
The IMF said that embattled Ukraine will need more financing in addition to what the Fund and European partners have offered in the face of "major uncertainty."
11 October 2014
Eurasian Economic Union to resolve Kazakhstan's fuel problems
The Eurasian Economic Union, according to the former head of the KazMunaiGas Lyazzat Kiinov, will have a positive effect on the situation with petrol in Kazakhstan.
10 October 2014
IMF warns of eurozone recession, presses Germany
The IMF stepped up its warnings over a possible eurozone recession, pressing governments like Germany to spend more for reverse a stall.
10 October 2014
IMF chief promises 'belly-dance' if US endorses reforms
Frustrated with the US Congress's refusal to vote through crucial reforms at the International Monetary Fund, IMF chief Christine Lagarde promised a show if they do.
10 October 2014
IMF: World economy menaced by too much financial risk
The world economy needs more productive investment and less in speculative assets, which in many cases are now overvalued and pose big stability risks.
09 October 2014
11 new ambassadors start working in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan’s Secretary of State Adilbek Dzhaksybekov has received letters of credence from ambassadors of 11 countries.
08 October 2014
IMF slashes Brazil growth forecast for 2014
The International Monetary Fund slashed its 2014 economic growth forecast for Brazil by a full percentage point, blaming weak investment and a consumer funk.
08 October 2014
Nazarbayev speaks of Perestroika and Chinese reforms
During Samruk Kazyna Transformation Forum president of Kazakhstan has spoken about the defficiencies of Gorbachev's Perestroika and the successes of Chinese reforms.
07 October 2014
Legalization policy in Kazakhstan brings to light seven new millionaires
The ongoing campaign of legalization of property and capital in Kazakhstan has already revealed seven new millionaires.
06 October 2014
IMF worried about sustained slow global growth
IMF chief warned that the global economy could be sinking into a prolonged period of "mediocre" growth.
03 October 2014
Kazakhstani gasoline prices to match Russian by 2019: Karabalin
Gasoline prices in Kazakhstan are substantially lower than those of the neighbouring Russia. They will be gradually growing until they match the Russian prices by 2019.
02 October 2014
India seen holding rates to guard against inflation
India's central bank will keep interest rates on hold as it awaits more proof that stubborn high inflation is headed downward in Asia's third-largest economy.
30 September 2014
Fitch places Catalonia on rating watch negative following independence vote call
Ratings agency Fitch put Catalonia on review for a possible downgrade.
30 September 2014
IMF urges Zimbabwe to clarify foreign investment law
The International Monetary Fund urged Zimbabwe to clarify its controversial policies that bar foreign companies from holding stakes in local enterprises.
30 September 2014
At UN, Argentina's Kirchner slams debt 'vultures'
Argentine President Cristina Kirchner lashed out at "vulture funds" that are pursuing her country for payment on Argentine bonds they hold.
25 September 2014
Modi woos global manufacturers with 'Make in India' campaign
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will urge the bosses of some of the world's biggest manufacturers to set up shop in India.
25 September 2014
Starbucks to buy up Japan unit for $900 mn
Starbucks is to take full ownership of its Japanese operations at a cost of more than $900 million.
24 September 2014
Ukraine seeks to end 'panic' over sliding currency
Ukrainian leaders sought to reassure financial markets by pledging action to shore up the national currency.
24 September 2014