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Energy Agency sees oil demand sliding for 2nd year
AP - The International Energy Agency is predicting that the worsening global economy will cause a decline in worldwide oil consumption for a second straight year in 2009.
ECB, SNB to continue franc liquidity operations
AP - The European Central Bank and the Swiss National Bank said Friday the banks would continue to provide the financial system with liquidity denominated in Swiss francs at least until the end of April.
EU trade deficit swells in November
AP - The European Union's trade deficit widened to euro23.8 billion ($31.1 billion) in November from euro17 billion a year earlier as the global economic downturn hit its exports, official figures showed Friday.
EU: Carmakers won't get a free ride in state help
AP - The European Union's industry chief says ailing automakers should not expect a free ride in state aid to overcome the financial crisis.
Honda extends production halt in Britain
AP - Honda Motor Co. said Friday it will halt production at its British factory for another two months, doubling its planned shutdown period, as the European car market fails to show any sign of recovery amid the economic downturn.
British PM meets central bank chief as shares fall
AP - Britain's Prime Minister met with the head of the bank of England and the chairman of the country's financial regulator Friday as banking shares crashed.
KPMG to offer staff a 4-day working week
AP - Financial services company KPMG said Friday it would offer its staff a four-day working week or sabbatical breaks, but said it could not rule out job cuts.
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