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Emerging Markets

Emerging markets are nations with social or business activity in the process of rapid growth and industrialization. Currently, there are 28 emerging markets in the world, with the economies of China and India considered to be by far the two largest.  Although some people find the term dated, a new term has yet to gain much traction.

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Investors back away from emerging markets on China fears - BofA survey

By Reuters UK

Emerging markets are suffering a sharp pullback by investors fearful of a shock from China just as confidence in the world economy, and the euro zone in particular, rises, according to a survey of fund managers. (11:00 pm)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA, BANK OF AMERICA, MERRILL LYNCH, JAPAN, INVESTMENT

A logo of a Ford car is pictured during a press presentation prior to the Essen Motor Show in Essen November 30, 2012.
Ford Looks to Ride Mini-SUV Boom in India

By Reuters

Ford Motor Co (F.N) began shipping its locally-made EcoSport compact SUV on Monday, hoping to share in growing demand in India for mini-sport utility vehicles, which are popular due to heavy traffic, scarce parking and bumpy roads. (4:53 pm)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA, GENERAL MOTORS, THAILAND, RUSSIA, INDIA, MICHIGAN

HTC Desire 200 Smartphone Specs Leaked Online
HTC Desire 200 Smartphone Specs Leaked Online [VIDEO]

By IBTimes IN

Taiwanese tech firm HTC seems to be working on another small Android smartphone called Desire 200, suggests a new video which appeared online. (Jun 17)

MORE TOPICS: RETAIL, SMARTPHONE, ANDROID, HTC

Reserve Bank of India
RBI Leaves Rates Unchanged, Warns of Inflationary Risks

By Reuters

The Reserve Bank of India kept interest rates unchanged on Monday after cutting them in each of its previous three policy reviews, warning of upward risks to inflation posed by a falling rupee and increases in food prices. (Jun 17)

MORE TOPICS: INDIA, RBI

India leaves rates unchanged, warns of inflationary risks

By Reuters

The Reserve Bank of India kept interest rates unchanged on Monday after cutting them in each of its previous three policy reviews, warning of upward risks to inflation posed by a falling rupee and increases in food prices. (Jun 17)

MORE TOPICS: INDIA, RBI

Diageo's Walsh to chair caterer Compass - newspaper

By Reuters UK

Paul Walsh, the chief executive of drinks group Diageo <DGE.L> is to become chairman of catering group Compass <CPG.L>, the Sunday Times newspaper reported without citing sources. (Jun 17)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA

Pen still mightier than the tablet

By Reuters

Computers, tablets and smartphones have not yet managed to crowd out pens and pencils, says Faber-Castell, German maker of high-end writing instruments. (Jun 15)

MORE TOPICS: GERMANY, INVESTMENT, LONDON

Rupee
India Emerges as Asia's Weakest Link in QE-Driven Rout

By Reuters

India is emerging Asia's canary in the 'hot money' mine. As financial markets sell off on concerns over rising U.S. rates, what happens in India, an economy with slowing growth and a heavy dependence on foreign money, could well determ... (Jun 14)

MORE TOPICS: FEDERAL RESERVE, GDP, JAPAN, SOUTH KOREA, THAILAND, INDIA

Russia can't raise state spending forever - Putin

By Reuters UK

Russia cannot afford to keep raising state spending, President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday, but it must find the money to fulfil the social commitments he made on his return to the Kremlin last year. (Jun 13)

MORE TOPICS: FEDERAL RESERVE, RUSSIA, INVESTMENT

Greek PM faces coalition revolt over state TV shutdown

By Reuters UK

Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras faced a political revolt on Wednesday from his ruling coalition partners after the government abruptly switched the state broadcaster off the air in the middle of the night. (Jun 13)

MORE TOPICS: IMF, AUSTRALIA, MANAGEMENT, ZAMBIA