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In the U.S., the number of claims for unemployment benefits declined to 550 thousand

In the U.S., the number of initial claims for unemployment benefits in the week, that ended on August 1, 2009., compared with that of the previous week declined by 38 thousand and 550 thousand of such data are presented in the report of the Ministry of Labor United States.

IMF has provided Ukraine 3.3 billion dollars

On Tuesday, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved the allocation to Ukraine of third tranche adjustment loan of $ 3.3 billion dollars (2.12 billion special drawing right, SDR).

The crisis has destroyed the personal lives of nearly a third of Americans

Nearly a third part of Americans (29 percent) complained, that the crisis has brought into their lives more stress, but also led to the deterioration or total destruction of relationships with relatives, including spouses. Says the results of a survey, conducted by the bank ING Direct. For comparison, in France, said so 24 percent of respondents, in Canada – 23 percent, while in Germany – 12 percent.

Trader of Citigroup demanded 100 million dollars bonus from the bank

The most efficient oil trader of American bank Citigroup – Andrew Hall, demanded from the financial organisation to provide him at the 2009 year bonus, which could reach 100 million dollars.

France will provide 2 billion $ for the program of agriculture support

France will provide $ 2 billion, as today adopted by the heads of the “Big Eight” (G8) support program for agriculture for the world’s poorest countries. This statement was made today, speaking to the outcome of the summit in Italy, by French President – Nicolas Sarkozy.

China calls for reform of the global reserve currency system

During the Summit of G8, which was held in the Italian L’Akuile, China has called for reform of the global reserve currency system. Speaking to world leaders, head of China’s Special Representative – Dai Bingo does not directly mention the dollar, but strongly expressed requirement to reform the monetary system and concentrate on establishing its relatively stable rates.

IMF: World GDP to shrink by 1.4% in 2009

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has slightly worsened the outlook for the reduction of world GDP in 2009 – From 1,3% to 1,4%. But in 2010 forecast for world economic growth was raised to 2.5% IMF.

The unemployment rate at the United States in June 2009 rose to 9.5%

The unemployment rate at the United States in June 2009 increased compared to the previous month to 0.1 percentage points and amounted to 9.5%. The data published today by the Ministry of Labor countries. Analysts expect, that the value of this indicator would be 9.6%.

Court of U.S. refused to release the billionaire – A. Stanford, on bail

U.S. court has refused to release Texas billionaire – Allen Stanford on bail, who is accused of major financial fraud. District Court Judge – David Hittner granted the application for extension of a preventive measure for A. Stanford as a pre-trial detention.

U.S. imposed sanctions against Iranian with links to the missile program of North Korea

The Ministry of Finance of the United States has imposed sanctions on an Iranian registered at Kish island “Hong Kong Electronics”, which, according to U.S. authorities, was involved in illegal activities related to the missile program of North Korea.

In what to invest in time of crisis

The magazine “Forbes” has published the first – 10 things which are beneficial to invest in time of financial instability.

Advertising on the Internet

The crisis struck at the world’s largest Internet advertising market – in the United States.

The trade deficit rose to U.S. $ 29.2 billion

The negative trade balance the U.S. in April 2009 increased compared with the revised value for March 2009

Police seized 5 tons of hashish, in Spain

In Spain, police, in two raids seized 5 tons of hashish, 23 people were arrested.

Stocks of food in the world will reduce over the next 10 years

Stocks of world food market in the next ten years will decline.

By the 2010, barrel of oil may cost $ 100

Following discussion at the session “What is the cost of oil?” the market took as a benchmark for 2010. level of $ 100 per barrel. It was reported at the International Energy Forum in St. Petersburg, chairman of the board of Gazprom Alexei Miller.

Merrill Lynch: The fall of the dollar will not benefit anyone

Over the past few weeks, the U.S. currency losing ground against a basket of major world currencies. However, all attention is not riveted to the weakening dollar, and the risk of growth of world inflation. Rates are increasing, while the U.S. dollar is weakening.

19 largest banks in the U.S. will suffer a loss of $ 600 billion

During the current and next year, 19 U.S. bank holding companies with assets over 100 billion dollars will suffer damages in the amount of $ 600 billion.

In the near future, the growth of the world’s stock markets will continue

In the past few weeks, continuing the growth of world stock markets. After the March 9, 2009. Most indices around the world have reached their minimum values, began to rise. As a result, less than three months in world equity markets have grown by an average of 45%.