23 March 2009 Archive

FTSE 100 tests 4,000 on US toxic asset clean-up

US asset spring clean gives green light to investors

The FTSE 100 pushed towards the 4,000 mark today for the first time since February.

Conservative confusion over inheritance tax

Ken Clarke drops tax clanger

Cutting inheritance tax would not be a priority for the Conservations, if they came into power, shadow business secretary Ken Clarke said over the weekend.

US to buy up $500bn in toxic bank assets

Obama tackles toxic assets

The Obama administration is scheduled to announce a new scheme to buy up as much as $500 billion (£343.2 billion) in bad banking assets today.

FTSE 100 jumps 1.5% on US $500bn asset clear-up

London markets start positively

The FTSE 100 started the week on a positive note, jumping over the 3,900 mark on opening.

Will China lead the way out global recession?

Chinese growth expected

Nations around the world are being hit by the global recession, but could China provide one area for growth.

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