Chinese consumer prices rose 2.7% in February, the highest level in 16 months. Continue reading China Inflation Gets Out of Hand China Inflation Gets Out of Hand originally appeared on DailyFinance on Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00. Filed Under: Energy , Economy Permalink | Tweet this! | Comments

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The Senate has approved a $149 billion jobless bill that extends unemployment benefits for those who have been out of work for more than a year, as well as subsidies for unemployed workers to help pay employer-sponsored health insurance. Continue reading Senate Passes $149 Billion Bill to Extend Jobless Benefits Senate Passes $149 Billion Bill to Extend Jobless Benefits originally appeared on DailyFinance on Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:40:00. Filed Under: Economy Permalink | Tweet this! | Comments

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One way or another, Google’s running battle with China could be over shortly. CEO Eric Schmidt said on Wednesday that “active negotiations” were nearing a conclusion, and Deputy General Counsel Nicole Wong said the search giant was committed to its position and was willing to quit China if necessary. Continue reading Google Expects to Resolve Its Chinese Censorship Dispute ‘Soon’ Google Expects to Resolve Its Chinese Censorship Dispute ‘Soon’ originally appeared on DailyFinance on Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:20:00. Filed Under: Company News , Technology , Google Permalink | Tweet this! | Comments

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The founder of Subway says he hopes the number of his Subway outlets in China can match the number of McDonald’s restaurants in 10 years. Continue reading The Impossible Dream: Subway Plays Catch Up with McDonald’s in China The Impossible Dream: Subway Plays Catch Up with McDonald’s in China originally appeared on DailyFinance on Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00. Filed Under: Company News , McDonald’s Permalink | Tweet this! | Comments

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M&A activity is set to pick up as cash becomes more available and the economy improves. Buyers will find bargains if they make a careful match between companies and keep key employees on board. Continue reading M&A: Buyers With Cash, Eyes Wide Open Set to Profit From Upturn M&A: Buyers With Cash, Eyes Wide Open Set to Profit From Upturn originally appeared on DailyFinance on Sat, 06 Mar 2010 10:00:00. Filed Under: Economy , Investing Permalink | Tweet this! | Comments

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While the M&A activity has been relatively quiet in the U.S., dealmaking is hot and heavy overseas. Foreign acquirers have cash and their capital is in search of the fastest growth it can get its hands on — whether in China, Brazil, or Africa. But deals in these markets have potential pitfalls. Continue reading The Urge to Merge Is Strong Overseas The Urge to Merge Is Strong Overseas originally appeared on DailyFinance on Sat, 06 Mar 2010 10:00:00. Filed Under: American International Group , INC. Permalink | Tweet this! | Comments

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After the U.S.’s $6.4 billion arms sale to Taiwan in January, some Chinese military members have advocated retaliating by dumping China’s U.S. bond holdings. With $755 billion in U.S. bonds, China has the power to severely disrupt America’s economy. But such a move would hurt China big time, too. Continue reading Will China Weaponize U.S. Debt After Arms Sale to Taiwan? Will China Weaponize U.S. Debt After Arms Sale to Taiwan? originally appeared on DailyFinance on Sun, 28 Feb 2010 10:00:00. Filed Under: Economy Permalink | Tweet this! | Comments

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Billionaire Ron Burkle is still fighting B&N’s rejection of his bid to increase his holdings late last year, complaining in a letter to the board that it is trying to protect the financial interests of chairman Leonard Riggio and CEO Steve Riggio. Continue reading When Billionaires Attack: Burkle Rejects B&N’s Rejection When Billionaires Attack: Burkle Rejects B&N’s Rejection originally appeared on DailyFinance on Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:43:00. Filed Under: Company News , Investing , Media , Books Permalink | Tweet this! | Comments

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China’s central government is fighting hard to put the brakes on its white-hot real estate market before a catastrophic bust hits. But Beijing’s efforts to check speculation are failing because of who is busy fueling it: China’s local governments. Continue reading Why China Can’t Cool Its Overheated Real Estate Boom Why China Can’t Cool Its Overheated Real Estate Boom originally appeared on DailyFinance on Sat, 27 Feb 2010 08:00:00. Filed Under: Economy , Real Estate Permalink | Tweet this! | Comments

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A furious debate rages about whether the blistering expansion is sustainable or a prelude to a meltdown. But the lack of reliable government statistics renders the country a black box, forcing investors to rely on anecdotal evidence instead. Continue reading Beijing’s Secrecy Fuels Fears About China’s Overheating Economy Beijing’s Secrecy Fuels Fears About China’s Overheating Economy originally appeared on DailyFinance on Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:40:00. Filed Under: Economy Permalink | Tweet this! | Comments

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