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The Examiner Congress divided on energy plan WASHINGTON (Map, News) - As millions of people approach the summer vacation season under the threat of $4-per-gallon gasoline, Congress is scrambling to respond. But don't wait for anything that will... (photo: WN) Crude Economy Energy Government Photos |
The Australian Strong jobs data bolsters bourse BETTER than expected jobs data has helped the Australian share market and dollar defy fears about a surging oil price and losses in offshore stocks. Employment rose for a record 18th month in April,... (photo: WN/Patricia) Australia Business Finance Market Photos |
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Asia Times Fed wins space for more cuts By Peter Morici The latest US data for first-quarter non-farm output, coming in strongly above the consensus forecasts, is good news for inflation, interest rates and... (photo: AP / Craig Ruttle) Business Economy Market Photos US |
Asia Times Wind drifts out of Japan's green vision By Dave Engler In Japan, the country that hosted the Kyoto Protocol and wrote the book on solar policy, the wind-power industry has ground almost to a halt. Among the... (photo: WN/Tara) Energy Environment Industry Japan Photos |
The Australian Cashed-up emirates beckon Aussies THE Middle East has emerged as the last great hope for Australian lawyers seeking their fortunes offshore. Flush with cash from high oil prices, the booming Gulf states... (photo: WN / ady ) Economy Emirates Gulf Oil Photos Cash Lawyers Photos Prices |
Rig Zone Two New Orders Help Ezra Step Up Offshore Services Ezra Holdings Limited, a leading integrated offshore support and marine services provider in the offshore oil & gas (O&G) industry, is stepping up its lead in the oil &... (photo: Public Domain / Ben Cody) Ecology Marine People Photos Services |
Dawn Asian stocks close mostly down HONG KONG, May 6: Asian stocks closed mostly down on Tuesday after crude oil hit a new record of nearly $121 per barrel partly on easing fears of a deep US economic... (photo: AP / Vincent Yu)) Asia Finance Market Photos Stock |
NZ Herald NZ Stocks: Market gives up yesterday's gains The sharemarket ended down 0.8 per cent today, giving up yesterday's gains as it followed the lead of Wall St and other markets. The NZSX-50 Index closed down 29.4 points... (photo: Creative Commons / PhillipC) Business Market NewZealand Photos Stock |