Superspan faces his toughest test
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US Federal Reserve Chmn Alan Greenspan could face significant challenges to his reputation in the near future. It is now becoming widely recognized that the imbalances in the US economy cannot continue, and Greenspan will address difficult issues as he seeks to bring about a soft landing. A hard landing for the US economy would have a negative impact on the rest of the world, especially recovering emerging market nations in Asia.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1999
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Why Unilever is suing MLIM
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The court case between the Unilever Pension Fund and Mercury Asset Management, now known as Merrill Lynch Investment Management, is discussed. Unilever is alleging negligence in the management of a key element of its corporate pension fund. If the Unilever trustees are successful, this could bring about significant changes in pension fund management.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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'Superman' can't save us from a bear market in equities
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US Federal Reserve Chmn Alan Greenspan's decision to agree a 0.5% reduction in interest rates highlights the fragility of the US economy. Greenspan now faces significant challenges in slowing down the economy without producing inflation or recession.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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