News Tag: improve
November 25, 2009
The Japanese economy cemented its recovery today after it emerged that exports totalled 5.3 trillion yen in October - a fall of 23.2% compared with the same month a year go.
The Japanese economy, which is the world’s second largest, is heavily dependent on exports and suffered its worst recession in decades as it was hit by a slump in demand ...
Japan continues recovery as exports pick up
by Kay Murchie
September 8, 2009
US food giant Kraft saw its shares fall 5% to $26.7 this morning on Wall Street as investors expressed concern about the group’s takeover approach for British confectionery giant Cadbury.
Cadbury rejected the £10.2 billion offer from Kraft, which is renowned for brands such as Kenco coffee, Oreo biscuits, Terry’s Chocolate Orange, Toblerone and cheese products such as Philadelphia and Dairylea.
When the ...
Kraft shares fall over Cadbury offer
by Kay Murchie
July 1, 2009
The Bank of Japan's closely watched quarterly Tankan survey has revealed an improvement in business confidence in Japan
Today’s figures will add to the belief that the worst is over for the world’s second largest economy. Earlier this week, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry announced that industrial production was up 5.9% in May from a month earlier.
Meanwhile, the ...
BoJ Tankan survey reveals sentiment up in Japan
by Kay Murchie
June 16, 2009
Japan’s economy looks set to be improving after it has experienced a rise in exports, production and public investment.
The export-dependent economy has been hit by a slump in demand for its products overseas, particularly cars and electrical goods but this looks set to change after the Bank of Japan (BoJ) said “the country’s economic conditions, ...
Japan keeps interest rates at 0.1% and looks optimistic for the future
by Kay Murchie
June 1, 2009
Over half of UK building societies believe 2009 will be a positive year and that the economy will continue to improve in 2010.
In a poll by the Buildings Societies Association (BSA), 55% of building society chief executives expressed high hopes for the year ahead.
The majority also said consumers continue to trust building societies despite the credit crunch.
However, building society bosses also believe ...
Building societies anticipate positive 2009
by David Masters
January 1, 2009
Potential first-time buyers are in a stronger position to purchase a home than at any time in the past five years.
According to Halifax, the first-time buyer affordability ratio has steadily improved during 2008 and the trend should continue in 2009.
Research from the lender indicates that the average house price to earnings ratio has fallen from a peak of 5.84% in July ...
Affordability ratios soften for first-time buyers
by Gill Montia
December 19, 2008
For the second consecutive month, UK consumer confidence has improved, indicating that the huge reduction in interest rates and the recent cut in VAT are having a positive effect.
The consumer confidence index from market research group GfK NOP rose two points to -33 in December, taking it to the highest level since September. However, it is still hovering near ...
Survey shows slight improvement in UK consumer confidence
by Kay Murchie
June 26, 2008
Homeowners sitting out the credit crisis rather than taking their chances with a "For Sale" board are turning to home improvements.
Research from personal loan specialist, GE Money, has revealed that property owners across the UK are improving and extending their dwellings as an alternative to entering a stagnating property market where according to property website, Rightmove, homes for sale now outnumber buyers ...
Homeowners improve rather than move
by Gill Montia
