The US markets had a very harsh start to the day
Tuesday, 12 April 2011 10:09
The US markets had a very harsh start to the day, the Dow Jones fell more than 100 points after Japan raised the alert level on its nuclear crisis and some disappointing results. Most Asian markets and Euroland were off as well.
Read MoreGold fell for a second day on Tuesday
Tuesday, 12 April 2011 04:24
Gold fell for a second day on Tuesday due to a steadier dollar after having hit record highs on Monday, additionally the upgrade of the Japanese nuclear crisis forced investors to safe haven bets.
Read MoreAsian markets lower today
Tuesday, 12 April 2011 03:51
Asian markets lower today on the back of the ongoing Japanese nuclear crisis and profit taking.
Read MoreJapan’s Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency
Tuesday, 12 April 2011 03:02
Japan’s Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency raised the severity rating of the nuclear crisis at its stricken Fukushima Dai-Ichi plant to seven, the same as the 1986 Chernobyl disaster.
Read MoreInflation in the UK slowed in March
Tuesday, 12 April 2011 02:06
Inflation in the UK slowed in March for the first time in eight months, consumer prices rose 4 % from a year earlier after a 4.4 % increase in February. The cost of food fell the most in almost four years due to heavy discounting at supermarkets and food outlets.
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