Archive for November, 2009

World Bank approves Mexico loan

The World Bank approves a $1.5bn loan to support Mexico’s economic stimulus packages.

Improvement in Japanese exports

Japan’s exports fell at their slowest annual rate in a year in October, indicating the country is emerging from recession.

US growth revised down

The US economy grew at an annual pace of 2.8% between July and September, less than the 3.5% previously forecast.

US consumer confidence edges up

US consumer confidence edged higher in November after a big drop in October, figures show.

Russia cuts rates to record low

Russia’s central bank cuts interest rates for the ninth time since April to a record low of 9% as inflation cools further.