Welcome Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Governance News
French government step-in with credit insurance pledge
French companies have welcomed the news that the country's government is to offer insurance to firms who offer credit to their trading partners.
EU paper offers food for thought
The EU has warned that consolidation in the European food retail sector may result in uncompetitive behaviour, and has called for supply chain reform and a review of retail practices.
16:59, 26 Nov, 2008
Eurozone inflation continues its fall
Inflation in the eurozone inflation continued to fall in October, raising hopes of a further cut in interest rates when the European Central Bank meets later this week.
08:45, 03 Nov, 2008
Levi set to up the ante on supply chain compliance
US fashion giant Levi Strauss is to roll-out a new web-based audit package in an attempt to drive compliance across its supply chain.
08:50, 27 Oct, 2008
Central Banks announce global rate cuts
The Bank of England and the European Central Bank have cut interest rates by 0.5 per cent as part of a co-ordinated global effort to re-establish business confidence.
15:47, 08 Oct, 2008
Supplier’s memories fade as cash crisis mounts
Manufacturers and suppliers of memory chips are bracing themselves for a dramatic slowdown as oversupply and weak demand reek havoc.
13:53, 06 Oct, 2008
Commodity prices fall on global downturn fears
Commodity prices have plunged as fears as a lengthy downturn in the global economy continue to grow.
09:33, 06 Oct, 2008
Service figures fuel fresh fears of eurozone recession
Eurozone service activity fell for the second successive month in September, fuelling further fears that the 15-member region is sliding towards recession.
16:21, 03 Oct, 2008
Eurozone inflation continues downward trend
Inflation in the eurozone has continued its fall from its July high, although it is still way above the two per cent target set by the European Central Bank (ECB).
14:52, 30 Sep, 2008
War torn countries top corruption list
Iraq and Somalia top the hall of shame in the latest ranking of corrupt countries, compiled by Transparency International (TI).
08:42, 26 Sep, 2008
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