Analysis – Page 207

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Fertiliser plant explodes in Texas causing mass casualties

2013-04-18T15:10:00Z

At least 15 people killed and more deaths expected
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7.8 magnitude quake strikes Iran

2013-04-17T14:57:00Z

Tremors also felt across Pakistan, India and the Middle East
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Willis extends date for Gras Savoye acquisition

2013-04-17T14:44:00Z

Formula for the final purchase price also set out in new shareholder agreement
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UK increases security measures following Boston Marathon bombing

2013-04-16T15:35:00Z

Alerts heighten after two blasts at sport event
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Risk in numbers: Spain

With respect to macroeconomic imbalances, Spain has severe exposure to fiscal risks (the potential for sovereign debt default due to unsustainable borrowing practices), inflation, government debt and budget balance. The current account deficit level is also worrisome, especially compared to the rest of Western Europe, however, the trade balance is ...
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Risk in numbers: Sweden

With respect to macroeconomic imbalances, Sweden seems currently well positioned and comparatively little exposed. A low budget deficit means the risk of fiscal austerity measures and/or a sovereign debt crisis is very remote, while the large current account surplus and low inflation environment point to favourable external competitiveness, especially with ...
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Risk in numbers: Norway

Thanks to a well diversified economy, sound economic policies and - not least - its oil wealth, Norway remains the least risky of the Nordic nations. Low exposure to fiscal risks, a high current account surplus, low inflation and a high budget surplus all contribute to an enviably sound and ...
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Cyprus bailout jumps to €23bn

2013-04-12T13:39:00Z

Government is considering selling gold reserves
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Risk in numbers: Finland

With its Nordic peer group, Finland shares good economic fundamentals such as low inflation, relatively low government debt and low exposure to fiscal risks. In its favour it can also count a low budget deficit, which it seeks to narrow further in 2013. Some risks remain, however, above all the ...
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Risk in numbers: Denmark

Denmark has a relatively low exposure to macroeconomic imbalances, especially compared with its western European peers. The country’s low current risk score is predominantly the result of low inflation, a high current account surplus and low fiscal risk. The flip side to Denmark’s high current account surplus, however, is that ...
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Baby milk rationed amid surge in demand from China

2013-04-09T11:59:00Z

UK supermarkets limit purchases to two units per customer
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‘Unprecedented’ flash floods kill 57 in Argentina

2013-04-09T11:46:00Z

Government has declared three days of national mourning
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Airline shares drop as bird flu death toll rises

2013-04-05T10:30:00Z

H7N9 virus has killed six people
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Businesses at ‘significant’ risk as Mexico fights drug war

2013-04-05T10:19:00Z

New government ‘unlikely’ to bring swift change
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Flights at risk as North Korea sanctions bite

2013-04-04T12:31:00Z

South Korea holds the key to de-escalation
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One-third of UK businesses have 'no plan' for cyber attack

2013-04-04T12:27:00Z

Financial services industry is most prepared
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US nuclear site at risk of explosion warns defence board

2013-04-04T12:26:00Z

Area around Hanford site at risk of contamination
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Businesses at risk in “biggest ever” cyber attack

2013-03-28T16:39:00Z

Cyber war causes Internet slow down
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OECD predicts slow European economic recovery

2013-03-28T16:35:00Z

Annualised growth of 2.4% across major economies
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Attack risk soars as North Korea threatens US and allies

2013-03-26T11:44:00Z

Pyongyang reacting to sanctions put in place by US and other nations