Geithner stresses strong dollar’s global role

U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner offered fresh reassurances to Asian nations that the Obama administration was committed to a strong dollar and to actions aimed at bolstering its value. "It's very important

APEC ministers back “market-oriented exchange rates”

Pacific rim finance ministers agreed on Thursday to undertake monetary policies based on "market-oriented exchange rates" that reflect underlying economic fundamentals. In a statement issued after an Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting

Cyprus Airways renewal of fleet continues

The renewal of Cyprus Airways' fleet is continuing in an effort to increase efficiency, company's Spokesperson Kyriacos Kyriacou said, noting the company is planning to acquire four new Airbus and sell three

Cyprus tax revenue declines 15%

Total tax revenue collected by the Inland Revenue Department during the first ten months of 2009 fell by 15% to EUR 1.45 bln from EUR 1.72 bln a year ago in the

Oil rise above $79 on weak dollar, China

Oil firmed above $79 on Wednesday as a 15 month low in the dollar diverted investors' focus from fundamentals, with weekly U.S. government inventory data being delayed by one day to Thursday.