Saudi construction sees 3.9% growth

Real growth in Saudi Arabia’s construction sector reached 3.9% in 2009 with real estate growing by 1.8% according to the Ministry of Finance, as sustained government expenditure and continued private sector investments

Major U.S. banks masked risk levels: report

Major U.S. banks temporarily lowered their debt levels just before reporting in the past five quarters, making it appear their balance sheets were less risky, the Wall Street Journal said, citing data