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Chirac backs revolution on green energy

Jacques Chirac, French president, swung his support behind plans for a renew-able energy revolution, raising hopes that the European Union would take concrete measures to lead the global fight against climate change.

SEC official attacks UK market ‘casino’

Alleges 30% of new AIM listings fail

Funds grab large share of US Treasuries

Activity eclipses many investment banks

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China axes foreigners’ tax breaks

Ends favourable treatment for firms

CEOs warn of threat to US trade

Resistance to labour standards concessions

ECB lifts interest rates, signals further rise

Eurozone rates increased to 3.75%

Lufthansa drops opposition to open skies

Move increases pressure on UK

Boeing chief confident of USAF order

GAO insists others entitled to bid

Italian police raid EU adviser’s office

Probe into misue of €200m of public money

Carrefour hints at property portfolio sell-off

Value of assets estimated at €15bn-€20bn

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Exxon and Big Oil’s challenge

For those investors addicted to oil but looking for a safe haven in the sector, Exxon’s record and continuing investment discipline are not to be sneezed at.

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Soaring executive pay starts to needle the Swiss

European comment

An increasing number of Swiss citizens are uncomfortable with the gap between ordinary salaries and top bosses’ pay.

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Snowball trades on a slippery slope

Gillian Tett

The era of ultra-low volatility has encouraged some to gamble with highly risky derivatives, writes Gillian Tett.

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Sudan will harness the Nile but widen conflict

Sudan

Khartoum, having attracted world opprobrium over Darfur atrocities, intends to displace 50,000 more citizens to build a hydroelectric dam.

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The west must set a strategy for a resurgent Russia

Russia

Policymakers need to rethink their relationship with the Kremlin in the light of current geopolitics, writes Anatol Lieven.

Editorial comment

European Central Bank suggests rates may rise further

Jean ClaudeTrichet

Now is a good time for the European Central Bank to take its foot off the accelerator, even if it is not yet applying the brake.


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