News
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Money market report for the week ended May 31
On Monday, May 27, the European Central Bank (ECB) announced its weekly main refinancing operation (MRO). The auction was conducted on the following day and attracted bids from euro area eligible counterparties of €103.19 billion, €0.21 billion...
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European stocks bruised by worries on global economy
European shares fell yesterday, with concerns about the health of the economy in Germany and the United States prompting investors to lock in profits on top performers of recent months. Data from the Institute for Supply Management pointed to an...
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Eurozone ‘on track for very gradual recovery’
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Daily currency report
Speculation about the US Federal Reserve starting to reduce its monetary stimulus programme in the coming months continues to be a hot topic, a discussion that is likely to intensify following the latest numbers on the US labour market. The US...
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Banking equities marginally higher
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Despite gains, Spain struggles
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Swiss banks break ranks as US tax probe bites
The unified front with which Switzerland’s banks have defended their culture of secrecy is breaking down as some prepare to hand over data in a US tax evasion probe, leaving others at greater risk of prosecution. The Swiss Government is trying to...
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Shipping movements
These ships are expected in Malta: The Marina from Algiers to Skikda, the Macao Strait from Misurata, the Saint Roch from Benghazi to Benghazi, the Connorth from Annaba to Tripoli, the Santa Bettina from Marseille to Piraeus, the Praia to Livorno,...
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‘We have a good future in Malta’ – HSBC Europe CEO
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Free, limitless calls for Pay-As-You-Go customers
Only one month after launching a range of limitless plans for Pay-Monthly customers, Go is now extending the benefit of limitless calls to Pay-As-You-Go customers. The two new limitless Pay-As-You-Go plans are specifically designed to fit all the...
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Exante flies Malta flag in Portugal
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Middlesex set to launch third international campus in Malta
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Alberta appoints renewable energy head
Alberta Group has appointed Peter Vella as the head of business development, renewable energy. Mr Vella’s career spans across a number of years of continuous growth and responsibility in the manufacturing industry and recent senior positions in...
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Alf Mizzi installs one of biggest grid-connected photovoltaic systems
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ITV Choice HD now on Melita
Melita HD has added the ITV Choice in High Definition to its channel line-up. The channel joins other HD channels, such as Discovery Showcase HD, National Geographic HD, MTV LIVE HD, Sky News HD and many more. An ITV Choice spokesperson said:...
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MSV Life launches Fast Track Life Protection Plans
MSV Life plc has launched its Fast Track Life Protection Plans, providing immediate life protection for young, healthy lives. This new product is available as a Loan Protection Plan (decreasing sum insured) or as a Protection Plan (level sum...
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Top-level delegation from Nestlé in Malta
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Local equities close another month higher
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Unemployment rate in Germany steady at 6.9%
The number of unemployed in Germany unexpectedly rose in March, underscoring the severity of the recession in the eurozone. Data issued by the Federal Labour Agency showed that the number of people out of work climbed a seasonally adjusted 21,000 to...
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Struggling S. Korean builders tell employees to show loyalty
