There is debate among economists about just how effective the QE (quantutative easing) by the Federal reserve has been in aiding economic recovery from The Great Recession. Some economists feel it has had limited impact on the real economy, although none seem to argue that it has not buoyed the financial sector. more »

Bowing to public pressure to the growing opposition to 9,900 MW Nuclear Plant in Mahrasthra , the Indian, Union Environment Minister, Mr. Jairam Ramesh wants the Government to review the Nuclear power option. more »

Wednesday morning (April 20, 2011) Asia/Pacific stocks are following the rest of the world which saw rebounds in stock prices everywhere after more than a week of trading irregularly lower. The leading markets are Tokyo and Seoul, each up by 1.7%. more »

All eleven major stock markets in the Asia/Pacific region are trading lower Tuesday morning (April 19, 2011). Five of the markets have losses exceeding 1% so far. more »

Only Indonesia stocks (-0.1%) and the Nikkei 225 in Tokyo (unchanged) are not higher in early trading Monday. The other nine major markets are all advancing fractionally. Last week eight markets were down, led by Malaysia (-2.3%). more »