http://www.menafn.com/qn_mena_headlines_r.asp?ntype=industry&region=mena&mid=7&title=Economy MENAFN.com Economy en-us Copyright © 2012 MENAFN.com 60 http://www.menafn.com/qn_mena_headlines_r.asp?ntype=industry&region=mena&mid=7&title=Economy http://www.menafn.com/images/inc_images/img_menafn_small.gif 125 13 http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093514082/UKs-trade-gap-declines-to-USD4.33b-March?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093514082/UKs-trade-gap-declines-to-USD4.33b-March?src=RSS (MENAFN) UK's Office for National Statistics (ONS) announced that in March, the nation's trade shortfall in goods and services fell to USD4.33 billion, compared with USD4.65 billion in the previous ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 09:13:53 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093514067/S-Koreas-Q1-FDI-up-18.7-to-USD10.98b?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093514067/S-Koreas-Q1-FDI-up-18.7-to-USD10.98b?src=RSS (MENAFN) South Korea's Ministry of Strategy and Finance announced that during 2012's first 3 months, the country's foreign direct investments (FDI) climbed 18.7 percent from 2011's same period to ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 07:38:36 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513994/ND-beats-Alaska-oil-production-with-17.8m-barrels ?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513994/ND-beats-Alaska-oil-production-with-17.8m-barrels ?src=RSS (MENAFN) Bruce Hicks, US Assistant State Mineral Resources Director, said that oil drillers produced 17.8 million barrels in North Dakota (ND) in March with daily average of 575,500 barrels ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 05:02:15 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513969/2000-additional-hotel-rooms-Oman-2012/2013?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513969/2000-additional-hotel-rooms-Oman-2012/2013?src=RSS (MENAFN) Undersecretary of Oman's Ministry of Tourism, Maitha Al Mahrouqi, announced that during 2012 and 2013, the Sultanate will add 2,000 hotel rooms, reported Arabian Business. Al Mahrouqi ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 03:27:50 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513966/Kenya-lowers-growth-outlook-for-2012?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513966/Kenya-lowers-growth-outlook-for-2012?src=RSS (MENAFN) Kenya's Planning Minister, Wycliffe Oparanya, stated that the government lowered the country's growth outlook for the current year to a range between 3.5 percent and 4.5 percent, from 5.2 ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 03:00:48 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513960/Eurozone-Austeritygrowth-Dilemma-Report?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513960/Eurozone-Austeritygrowth-Dilemma-Report?src=RSS (MENAFN - Qatar News Agency) The Eurozone countries face the biggest challenge in the economic and monetary union's history to find out the balance between the austerity policies aimed at reducing ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 02:44:34 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513958/S.-Koreas-Import-Prices-Rise-April?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513958/S.-Koreas-Import-Prices-Rise-April?src=RSS (MENAFN - Qatar News Agency) South Korea's import prices slowly rose in more than two years last April, primarily due to a drop in the cost of refined petroleum and nonferrous metal products. ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 02:41:59 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513956/Foreign-Direct-Investment-Continues-to-Drop-China?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513956/Foreign-Direct-Investment-Continues-to-Drop-China?src=RSS (MENAFN - Qatar News Agency) Foreign direct investment (FDI) into China fell last April for the sixth month in a row, the Chinese government said Tuesday. FDI decreased to $8.4 billion in ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 02:40:31 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513942/Eurozone-Escapes-Recession-Q1-2012?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513942/Eurozone-Escapes-Recession-Q1-2012?src=RSS (MENAFN - Saudi Press Agency) The eurozone avoided falling back into recession in the first quarter of 2012 - mainly due to a stronger-than-expected rebound in the German economy, figures showed ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 02:28:06 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513940/U.S.-Retail-Sales-Rise-Slightly-April?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513940/U.S.-Retail-Sales-Rise-Slightly-April?src=RSS (MENAFN - Saudi Press Agency) Â Sales at U.S. retailers barely rose in April, pointing to some loss of momentum in consumer spending early in the second quarter, a government report showed on ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 02:27:15 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513939/U.S.-Consumer-Prices-Flat-on-Declining-Energy-Costs?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513939/U.S.-Consumer-Prices-Flat-on-Declining-Energy-Costs?src=RSS (MENAFN - Saudi Press Agency) U.S. consumer prices were flat in April as households paid less for gasoline and natural gas, the government reported Tuesday. The Commerce Department said its ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 02:26:26 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513930/EU-GDP-stable?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513930/EU-GDP-stable?src=RSS (MENAFN - Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) GDP remained stable in both the 17-member euro zone and the 27-member European Union during the first quarter of 2012, compared with the previous quarter, ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 02:19:33 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513929/US-welcomes-new-debate-about-growth-Europe?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513929/US-welcomes-new-debate-about-growth-Europe?src=RSS (MENAFN - Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner on Tuesday said he welcomed the new debate about growth in Europe. "Europe is in a fundamentally different situation ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 02:18:51 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513928/Italys-public-debt-nears-close-to-EUR-2-trln?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513928/Italys-public-debt-nears-close-to-EUR-2-trln?src=RSS (MENAFN - Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) As the economy shrinks, the public debts of Italy grew to almost EUR two trillion, an all-time record high, the country's central bank "Bankitalia" cautioned in ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 02:17:36 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513925/Jordan-Opposition-parties-warns-against-price-hikes?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513925/Jordan-Opposition-parties-warns-against-price-hikes?src=RSS (MENAFN - Jordan Times) The Opposition Parties Higher Coordination Committee on Tuesday warned that any increase in prices of basic commodities will add new burdens for already financially troubled ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 02:13:32 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513923/Jordan-Cabinet-examines-measures-to-reduce-public-spending?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513923/Jordan-Cabinet-examines-measures-to-reduce-public-spending?src=RSS (MENAFN - Jordan Times) The Council of Ministers on Tuesday discussed a set of measures the government intends to take to curb public spending and narrow the budget deficit. During a session, ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 02:12:03 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513914/Jordan-King-Corruption-is-enemy-of-all-Jordanians?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513914/Jordan-King-Corruption-is-enemy-of-all-Jordanians?src=RSS (MENAFN - Jordan Times) A Royal Decree was issued on Tuesday appointing Hisham Tal as president of the Court of Cassation and the Higher Judicial Council. Tal was sworn in before His Majesty King ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 02:03:26 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513911/GCC-exports-to-Japan-up-30-Q1?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513911/GCC-exports-to-Japan-up-30-Q1?src=RSS (MENAFN) The Japanese External Trade Organization (Jetro) stated that during the first quarter, imports from the Gulf Cooperation Council's (GCC) countries swelled by almost 30 percent to USD41.7 ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 02:01:36 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513910/The-power-of-axis?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513910/The-power-of-axis?src=RSS (MENAFN - Khaleej Times) By now, nearly everyone has heard of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa). Less known are the CIVETS (Colombia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Egypt, Turkey and ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 01:59:20 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513896/UAE-SME-loans-to-jump-20-HSBC?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513896/UAE-SME-loans-to-jump-20-HSBC?src=RSS (MENAFN - Khaleej Times) HSBC Holdings launched on Tuesday a Dh1 billion fund for small and medium enterprises, or SMEs, and forecast that loans to the sector in the UAE would grow by 20 per cent ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 01:46:52 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513888/Fleet-Appliance-Repair-of-Suffolk-County-Offers-Area-Residents-and-Businesses-Two-Ways-of-Scheduling?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513888/Fleet-Appliance-Repair-of-Suffolk-County-Offers-Area-Residents-and-Businesses-Two-Ways-of-Scheduling?src=RSS (MENAFN Press) (EMAILWIRE.COM, May 15, 2012 ) Suffolk County, NY Fleet Appliance Repair.Suffolk County is one company that is recommended by area residents. Much of Bob Dougherty's business is ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 01:41:51 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513871/Fleet-Appliance-Repair-New-York-Shares-Tips-for-Cleaning-and-Maintaining-Stainless-Steel-Appliances?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513871/Fleet-Appliance-Repair-New-York-Shares-Tips-for-Cleaning-and-Maintaining-Stainless-Steel-Appliances?src=RSS (MENAFN Press) (EMAILWIRE.COM, May 15, 2012 ) New York, NYNot all stainless steel is the same and it can become discolored, stain or worse yet, even rust. Bob Dougherty, owner of Fleet Appliance ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 01:41:49 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513870/Fleet-Appliance-Repair-Long-Island-Explains-Why-Recalls-are-Important?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513870/Fleet-Appliance-Repair-Long-Island-Explains-Why-Recalls-are-Important?src=RSS (MENAFN Press) (EMAILWIRE.COM, May 15, 2012 ) Long Island, NY Appliance recalls are something that all consumers should take notice of. They are put out there to help head off potential hazardous ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 01:41:49 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513868/Fleet-Appliance-Repair-of-Suffolk-County-New-York-is-Sharing-Tips-on-How-to-Keep-That-Laundry-Pile-From-Turning-into-Mountain?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513868/Fleet-Appliance-Repair-of-Suffolk-County-New-York-is-Sharing-Tips-on-How-to-Keep-That-Laundry-Pile-From-Turning-into-Mountain?src=RSS (MENAFN Press) (EMAILWIRE.COM, May 15, 2012 ) Suffolk County, NYWith everyone on the go and constantly running place to place, sometime we forget to keep up on items in our own house. When we put ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 01:41:48 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513867/Fleet-Appliance-Service-Northport-Gives-Out-Tips-on-Microwave-Ovens?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513867/Fleet-Appliance-Service-Northport-Gives-Out-Tips-on-Microwave-Ovens?src=RSS (MENAFN Press) (EMAILWIRE.COM, May 15, 2012 ) Northport, NYWhen it comes to appliances the microwave is has made a big impact on the American lifestyle and when our microwave breaks down we ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 16 May 2012 01:41:48 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513643/Oman-posts-17-rise-number-of-Saudi-arrivals?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513643/Oman-posts-17-rise-number-of-Saudi-arrivals?src=RSS (MENAFN) Oman's Ministry of Tourism announced that in 2011, the number of Saudi tourists who came to the Sultanate reached 60,000, recording an increase of 17 percent from a year earlier, reported ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 15 May 2012 07:57:32 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513637/Czech-economy-contracts-1-Q1?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513637/Czech-economy-contracts-1-Q1?src=RSS (MENAFN) The Czech Statistics Office announced that the country's economy contracted by 1 percent in the first quarter, following a 0.3 percent decline in last year's final quarter, reported ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 15 May 2012 07:27:17 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513616/Frances-economy-stays-flat-Q1?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513616/Frances-economy-stays-flat-Q1?src=RSS (MENAFN) France's national statistics agency Insee announced that during the first quarter, the country's economy stayed flat, reported AP. The agency added that growth for 2011's fourth quarter ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 15 May 2012 05:57:11 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513599/India-reports-7.23-inflation-rate-April?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513599/India-reports-7.23-inflation-rate-April?src=RSS The food prices were altered up to more than 10 percent and the wholesale price index increased by 7.23 percent in April compared to the same month in 2011, where the rate of inflation stood at 6.89 ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 15 May 2012 04:24:02 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513544/Gaza-exports-clothes-for-first-time-since-2006?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093513544/Gaza-exports-clothes-for-first-time-since-2006?src=RSS (MENAFN) Palestinian coordinator for commercial movement in the Gaza Strip, Raed Fattouh, stated that for the first time in 6 years, Gaza-made garments are exported to overseas markets, reported ... http://www.menafn.com Tue, 15 May 2012 04:06:57 GMT