| 91. |
Russia Diversification Plan on Back Burner
Russia has come a long way since its 1998 default on US$40 billion (euro31 billion) of sovereign debt, burying its image of a handout-hungry giant and positioning itself as one of the world's energy superpowers.
11 Jul 2006 |
| 93. |
Fed Raises Interest Rate to 5.25 Percent
The Federal Reserve hoisted interest rates to the highest point in more than five years Thursday but also raised hopes that a respite from two years of rate pain may be in sight. Wall Street rallied, breathing a sigh of relief.
30 Jun 2006 |
| 94. |
Dollar Dips in Asia Ahead of Fed Meeting
The dollar was little changed from overnight New York levels in Asia trading Wednesday as the market held off ahead of a Federal Reserve policy meeting later in the day.
28 Jun 2006 |
| 98. |
Fed officials stay focused on inflation battle
Federal Reserve officials kept up their tough talk on inflation on Monday, bolstering expectations in financial markets that another rate increase is on the way at the Fed's policy meeting later this month.
13 Jun 2006 |
| 99. |
Analysts: Plunge in Asian Markets Healthy
When the U.S. Federal Reserve raised interest rates two weeks ago -- and suggested more hikes might come -- stock investors in Asia and emerging markets who had enjoyed spectacular returns over the past year had little clue their ride was about to end.
27 May 2006 |
| 100. |
Bargain hunters lift gold
Gold edged above $650 an ounce on Friday, lifted by bargain hunting, but dealers said it remained vulnerable after losing more than 10 percent in value since hitting a 26-year high two weeks ago.
26 May 2006 |
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