Looks like trouble in paradise"¦ We hear and read all kinds of reports telling us that the economy is improving, yet yesterday the Conference Board reported that its index of U.S. leading indicators fell in April for the first time after nine consecutive months of gains.

HSBC Chief economist Stephen King (Jane Shixun) wrote an article to refuse American Financial Minister Geithner's opinion on Chinese exchange rate in British Finance

With Ireland's credit rating being downsized, the country is now ranked the second highest financial risk in Europe.

Following business news informs you that the business world is changing fast. India is also changing very fast along with its economy. The Indian economy is currently world's second fastest growing economy of the world after China.

In the last couple of issues of this newsletter I have been discussing the implications of the current economic downturn on businesses In November, I talked about the need for companies to rethink strategy in light of changes brought about by the current economic situation

The Upside of a Downturn It may be tough to believe, but a recession can prove a very fruitful time for a business “It’s only when the tide goes out that you learn who’s been swimming naked,” goes the Warren Buffett maxim

Ever since we opened our doors to trade, we have become increasingly interdependent with our trading partners In recent times, this phenomenon is exacerbated by the supply chain economy we co-created around the world

Coventry has had a very tough year in 2009 on the economic front with some heavy job losses The city has been through tough times before in its history and "risen from the ashes" both literally and metaphorically