| Banks keep share market in check THE share market was lower at noon, led by losses in the financials sector. news.com.au |
Japanese economy falters in second quarter Japan's economy falters in the second quarter as receding global growth sapped momentum and stunted a shaky recovery. cbc.ca |
Rio, Kobe reach iron ore deal JAPAN'S Kobe Steel confirms a deal with Rio Tinto for a 13 per cent cut in the price of iron ore. news.com.au |
Start-up to launch hybrid sports car [at Financial Times] - Fisker Automotive, a US start-up that is launching a rechargeable hybrid sports car, plans to build five more models by 2016, its chief executive said. us.rd.yahoo.com |
French pension plan passes key vote France's National Assembly has approved a plan to raise the retirement age from 60 to 62, a reform that has infuriated the country's unions and touched off weeks of protests and strikes. cbc.ca |