Putin in China to cement key alliance (via AFP) Russian President Vladimir Putin met his Chinese counterpart Tuesday on a visit aimed at bolstering a…
Lafarge, Anglo U.K. Venture Requires Asset Sales, Regulator SaysBloombergAnglo American Plc (AAL) and Lafarge SA (LG)'s proposed $2.9 billion UK venture will need to sell assets as it could harm competition in the market for cement and other constr…
. On Greece
I spoke with someone from Athens today. It’s not a pretty picture.
Issues related to subsistence have replaced the fervor for demonstrations. This may not last according to this resident.
The closing of stores and shops is escalating. A…
Commodities have been on a tear for years as investors bet on permanent growth of developing economies and dwindling supplies. A global recession could change the picture, at least temporarily.
The past several years have seen a growing backlash…
