Cyprus petroleum sales down 5% in 2009

The Statistical Service reported that total sales of petroleum products in 2009 recorded a decrease of 5.0% compared to the previous year. A significant decline was observed in the sales of Heavy

Stocks rise on Obama; dollar off highs

Global shares rose on Thursday as investors pursued riskier assets after U.S. President Barack Obama focused on job creation rather than any concrete details of banking reforms which had spooked financial markets.

Oil rises above $74 on Obama speech, Fed

Oil rose above $74 on Thursday, rebounding from six-week lows hit the previous day, after a speech by U.S. President Barack Obama eased market worries over plans to limit bank risk-taking by

Nasdaq 100 futures briefly turn negative

Futures for the Nasdaq 100 briefly turned negative on Thursday ahead of major earnings results, with Greek credit default swap hitting record highs prompting investors to trade cautiously. At 1124 GMT (6:24

Moody’s downgrades Abu Dhabi Aldar Properties

Moody's Investors Service has downgraded the ratings for Aldar Properties PJSC, the Trust Certificates (sukuk) issued by Sukuk Funding (No. 2) Limited and the guaranteed Notes issued by Atlantic Finance Limited, to

Oil rises above $74 on Obama speech, Fed

Oil rose above $74 on Thursday, rebounding from six-week lows hit the previous day, after a speech by U.S. President Barack Obama eased market worries over plans to limit bank risk-taking by