How has the credit crunch hit different parts of the world?

Rates dilemma for Bank of England
06-08-08 23:00

The Bank of England is expected to keep interest rates on hold at 5% after facing what experts say will be a difficult decision.

Time Warner set for AOL shake-up
06-08-08 22:51

Time Warner prepares the ground for a major shake-up of its struggling internet business AOL as subscriber numbers fall.

Google Dumps Performics - Sheds SEO Firm Acquired with DoubleClick
06-08-08 19:00

"Google (NASDAQ: GOOG) announced today that Publicis Groupe has agreed to acquire the Performics search marketing business (Performics) from Google."

France to limit energy price rise
06-08-08 17:10

France asks its energy regulator to cap electricity and gas price rises for private users to 2% and 5% respectively.

Google Insights For Search
06-08-08 17:00

"Like Google Trends, you can just type in a search term to see search volume patterns over time, as well as the top related and rising searches."

IMF downgrades UK economic growth
06-08-08 15:20

The International Monetary Fund cuts its growth forecasts for the UK economy over the coming two years

EU Wants Response From UK Over Phorm Ad System
06-08-08 15:00

"EU commissioner Viviane Reding has asked the UK government to clarify whether the Phorm system is in breach of European data laws."

More misery for US mortgage firm
06-08-08 10:58

Freddie Mac, which provides the finance for a large proportion of US mortgages, reported another quarterly loss amid continued misery in the housing market.

Support for working mums is falling, a report suggests
06-08-08 10:26

Attitudes to working mothers are becoming less favourable, a survey from Cambridge University suggests.

Cathay goes from profit to loss
06-08-08 10:19

Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific reports a loss for the first half of the year after being hit by higher fuel prices.

Quake relief links aid Inmarsat
06-08-08 09:55

Satellite communications firm Inmarsat reports strong quarterly revenues, aided by providing mobile services in disaster areas.

Cisco sees earnings beat forecast
06-08-08 09:10

Internet equipment maker Cisco Systems reports better-than-forecast results and signals strong growth ahead.

Largest Wifi Hacking Bust Ever In San Jose
06-08-08 09:00

"The Department of Justice announced Tuesday that 11 people allegedly involved in the hacking of nine major U.S. retailers and the theft and sale of more than 40 million credit and debit card number have been charged."

Lonmin spurns £5bn Xstrata offer
06-08-08 08:50

Anglo-African platinum miner Lonmin has rejected a £5bn ($10bn) takeover offer from larger rival Xstrata.

Pension gap
06-08-08 08:08

Why some OAPs work beyond retirement age

ITV predicts advertising slowdown
06-08-08 06:50

Broadcaster ITV says its advertising revenues this autumn will be substantially lower than a year ago.

BNP profits hit by write-downs
06-08-08 06:37

French bank BNP Paribas sees quarterly profits fall 34% after it writes down the value of assets hit by the global credit crunch.