British PM warns of tough times
BRITISH Prime Minister Gordon Brown warned today of rough times ahead for the global economy and financial markets but said the British economy was more resilient than before and well able to weather the storm. news.com.au
Swan 'wrong' on inflation
SHADOW treasurer Malcolm Turnbull has seized on comments by Reserve Bank governor Glenn Stevens' that inflation is not out of control to criticise Treasurer Wayne Swan for stirring up inflationary fears. news.com.au
National Foods interested in Dairy Farmers
JAPANESE-OWNED Australian dairy and juice producer National Foods has asked the competition watchdog whether it has any competition concerns about its possible takeover of dairy producer Dairy Farmers. news.com.au
Weak wood market sends Canfor to bigger loss
Weak prices for lumber and wood panels because of the U.S. economic slowdown contributed to a deeper first quarter loss at forest products company Canfor Corp. cbc.ca