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Viacom tells YouTube to remove content

Google’s strategy for its newly acquired YouTube site was dealt a serious blow when Viacom, the owner of MTV, demanded that all its clips be removed from the user-generated internet company’s site.

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DoJ and SEC investigating €420m affair

Gas Natural quits Endesa battle

Move takes pressure off rival suitor Eon

Japan to escape censure over weak yen

G7 split over tackling depreciation

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Yen carry trade

The number of times ‘carry trade’ appeared in news media hit record levels this week. This could be seen as a worrying sign. Increased scrutiny can be enough to dent confidence, irrespective of the fundamentals. Should investors be fearful?

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A week in review

Tata Steel of India won the battle to control Anglo-Dutch steelmaker Corus with a £6.2bn ($12.2bn) offer, after more than eight hours of head-to-head bidding against Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional of Brazil, FT.com reviews the top stories from the past week.

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Carry trades and growing currency risks

Gillian Tett

Currency volatility has tumbled to record lows. The question is whether a 1998-style currency storm could return as a result of the huge rise in carry trades, writes Gillian Tett.

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Tea with the FT: Helen Clark

Helen Clark

Once known as something of a control freak, New Zealand prime minister Helen Clark has proved adept at leading her country’s coalition government.

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Power-broker under attack

Alain Minc

The French business elite has turned on its father figure Alain Minc – business consultant, media executive and author – but he is unlikely to go meekly.

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The need for a carbon price

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Humanity’s ability to address climate change is a test of its capacity to manage the impact of its own actions. So far it has failed. It must do so no longer.


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