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AZUZ: The U.S. Federal Reserve has just raised its key interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point. Let's explain that. The Fed is the central bank of the United States and it can influence the U.S. economy. It wants that economy to grow but not
Wall Street Rolls into 2014 with Strong Market Year 华尔街市场强势会持续到2014年 NEW YORK U. S. stock markets made strong gains in 2013, climbing more than 3000 points since January. The Federal Reserve decision to trim its stimulus as of
And the key problem is that people who are out of work are trying to go into work. They are not clear at all that going into work actually pays. Because what happens is that you're going to work, the withdrawal rate for individual benefits as are sai
The Federal Government is working on a plan to improve competition between the banks. It's likely that package will include a number of the Coalition's ideas. The Treasurer Wayne Swan says he'll announce a range of policy changes next month to try an
The local share market reversed early gains to close flat today after being dragged lower by financial stocks. The All Ordinaries Index closed down just two points and the ASX 200 lost four. The big four banks all finished lower. Westpac lost almost
Fewer Babies, Rising Longevity Lead to Global Aging Crisis 出生率下降和人均寿命的提高导致全球人口老龄化危机 In the year 2000, fertility rates in Europe and other parts of the d
By David McAlary Washington 15 May 2007 Another African epidemic is taking the spotlight, cancer. Experts say aging and infectious diseases are increasing Africa's cancer burden. A new non-governmental group is trying to raise global awareness of the
1. Despite protests, convicted killer Stanley Tookie Williams is executed, the Crips gang co-founder's case stirred national debate about capital punishment and redemption . 2. Gunmen kill a Sunni Ara
Bernanke Offers Mixed Economic Outlook For US Despite a strong pickup in manufacturing and a much-improved housing market, the outlook for the US economy remains mixed. The Federal Reserve said U.S. growth is unlikely to exceed 2.8 percent in 2013. O
By Scott Bobb Johannesburg 24 March 2008 As the world marks international Tuberculosis day, a new study has revealed a frightening rise in the past 15 years in tuberculosis cases in Africa. Correspondent Scott Bobb reports from our Southern Africa Bu
World Economic Forum Rates Global Risks for 2013 From VOA Learning English, this is the Economics Report in Special English. The World Economic Forum says the most likely risk facing the world over the next 10 years is the severe disparity in income
The financial crisis that has gripped the United States has particular resonance for Asia, which was racked by its own financial crisis 11 years ago. Indeed, some of the root causes of the two crises are similar, which has sparked some concern in As
US Economy Adds 215K Jobs in July 美国7月份增2.15万就业岗位 Yet more signs of an improving job market. The U.S. Labor Department says employers added 215,000 jobs last month. Thats the third consecutive month of job gains above 200,000 foll
Yellen Upbeat on US Recovery but Says Risks Remain 耶伦看好美国经济复苏但表示风险仍然存在 U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen was mostly upbeat on the U.S. economy in remarks before Congress Wednesday. Despite a harsh winter th
By Noel King Kigali 02 October 2007 Rwanda's Ministry of Health has announced plans to endorse male circumcision as a measure to help stem the spread of HIV/AIDS in the country, a health official said on Tuesday. Noel King has more in this report fro
今天我们要学的词是alarming。Alarming, 意思是惊人的,引人担忧的。 The economic downturn that has shaken Europe for the last three years has led to an alarming spike in suicide rates, 过去三年里严重影响欧洲的经济滑坡
Just two weeks ago, the Royal Commission recommended that Auckland should have one City Council for the whole of Auckland instead of eight smaller councils. See March 27th 2009. Today the government agreed that there should be just one council of 20
今天我们要学的词是fragile。 Fragile虚弱的,疲软的。最近油价下跌,可能刺激本来疲软的消费力。 The slide in oil prices could potentially boost the fragile consumer sentiment, 南苏丹将成为世界上最年轻的国
Continued economic weakness has led to another round of interest rate cuts in Europe, while the number of Americans receiving unemployment benefits has reached a 26-year high. 经济持续疲软引发欧洲新一轮利率削减,与此同时,美国申
Persistent fears of a deep economic downturn and deteriorating corporate performance are keeping the markets in Europe in a gloomy mode. 欧洲投资人持续担心经济严重衰退和公司业绩恶化,愁云惨雾笼罩股市。 Lead by disappoi