Russia gives up rigid defence of rouble
Russia’s central bank let the rouble weaken as officials indicated it was abandoning its rigid defence of the currency
November 11, 2008
Oil price slides below $60
Oil prices tumbled below $60 a barrel, their lowest level in 20 months, amid worries that the global economy is slowing more rapidly than expected
Big banks step up efforts to modify mortgages
NEW YORK (AP) — Major banks are stepping up their efforts to curtail losses from souring mortgages, with Citigroup Inc. becoming the latest institution to adopt initiatives aimed at helping at-risk borrowers remain in their homes….
Base rate cut good news for mortgage holders, expert states
Base rate cut good news for mortgage holders, expert states
Three-quarters of parents investing in a child trust fund, figures show
Three-quarters of parents investing in a child trust fund, figures show