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Stocks, euro tumble as default fears mount

World stocks and the euro fell sharply as investors feared a messy Greek default within weeks unless Athens implements the austerity measures demanded

Alarming array of risks face leaders in Davos

Alarming array of risks face leaders in Davos

More than 30 heads of state and over 1 400 business leaders will flock to Davos this week for the World Economic Forum.

Africa ponders how to manage new wealth

As Africa moves from a fiscal deficit funded by aid to a continent with a surplus, the search is on for a framework to manage countries’ wealth.

Africa to contribute to SWF growth, says Investec

Africa will be a key driver in the global sovereign wealth funds industry in coming years, a senior official at Investec says.

World stocks stabilise on bailout plan

World stocks steadied on Wednesday and safe-haven government bonds rose after Warren Buffett’s investment in Goldman Sachs failed to calm anxiety.

Banking woes push stocks towards 21-month low

World stocks fell towards this week’s 21-month low on Thursday as fresh concerns resurfaced over the financial sector.

Shares tumble worldwide on ‘Super Thursday’

A global sell-off knocked world shares to a five-month low on Thursday as surging oil prices fanned concerns about inflation and slowing growth.

Stocks, dollar rise on bond insurer rescue hopes

World stocks and the dollar rose on Monday as talk of a rescue plan for a United States bond insurer and comments that Qatar is interested in investing in European banks eased…

Funds bristle at rich-country wariness

The United States and other countries must not demonise sovereign wealth funds as they come to the aid of troubled United States banks, some of the world’s biggest state-run…