News Tag: surge
February 22, 2010
There was further evidence of Asia leading the global recovery today after Taiwan's economy grew at an annualised rate of 18% in the final quarter of 2009.
The strong performance was fuelled by demand for hi-tech products from top buyer China and other key export markets in the region.
Last month, Taiwan exports experienced their strongest growth in more ...
Taiwan and Thailand’s GDP surges due to demand from China
by Kay Murchie
February 14, 2010
Official figures have revealed further evidence of a strong recovery within India’s economy after industrial output surged by 16.8% in December compared with a year earlier - beating analysts expectations.
According to analysts, the Government is likely to withdraw its stimulus measures as a result of the strong performance. The country's central bank has injected in excess of £80 billion in ...
India industrial output soars 16.8% on year
by Kay Murchie
October 20, 2009
Apple has benefited from the popularity of iPhones and posted a net profit of $1.67 billion (£1 billion) in the three months to 26 September - a 47% rise compared with a year earlier.
The California-based technology giant, which has bucked the trend in the economic downturn, exceeded analysts expectations after sales grew 25% in the period to $9.87 billion.
The news ...
Apple profits surge due to high demand
by Kay Murchie
October 6, 2008
Figures from price comparison website, uSwitch.com, has found that lenders are continuing to increase their cost of personal loans with interest rates surging.
In the last month alone, personal loans from Black Horse, part of the Lloyds TSB group, have increased by up to nine percentage points, to 36.9%, according to uSwitch.
Prior to the hike, a ...
Consumers urged to shop around as personal loan rates surge
by Kay Murchie
