The US congress is set to vote on a $789bn stimulus package, as the new US intelligence chief says the global financial crisis is now America's top security concern.

International

Geithner faces tough global debut

Feb 13 2009 14:51

US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner faces a tough international debut at the G7 finance minister's meeting with the global economy tanking.

International

Jury rules against tobacco giant

Feb 13 2009 11:11

A jury has decided that a longtime chain-smoker's death from lung cancer was caused by nicotine addiction, a potentially costly loss for tobacco giant Philip Morris.

International

US retail sales fly off shelves

Feb 13 2009 10:43

Americans have bought a sweater or two, eaten out a little more, purchased some gadgets and turned to the internet in search of bargains in January.

International

Aus senate passes stimulus plan

Feb 13 2009 10:31

Australia's parliament has narrowly passed a A$42bn stimulus package in a bid to stave off recession in the face of the global economic crisis.

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Budget in a nutshell

Here are the highlights and lowlights from the 2009 budget speech.

FULL TEXT: Budget speech

Read the full text of Finance Minister Trevor Manuel's national budget speech.

Relief for mining sector

Besieged local mines won't have to deal with the mining royalties regime this year.

Over 20 000 tips for Trevor

The "dysfunctional" Sars call centre, anti-retroviral treatment and tax on whiskey feature.

Booysen: Big risks remain

SA could easily enter a phase of negative growth, Absa's outgoing CEO has warned.

Stimulus - will market rise?

Joe Meyer takes a look at what the charts say about the US economic stimulus package.

International

MSoft to open own retail stores

Feb 13 2009 11:02

Microsoft has announced plans to open its own stores despite the economic downturn that has left many retailers struggling.

International

Marlboro - most loved by US teens

Feb 13 2009 09:04

Marlboro, the cigarette favoured by adults, is also the runaway favourite of US teens who regularly smoke.

International

Obama candidate withdraws

Feb 13 2009 00:03

Republican Senator Judd Gregg has abruptly withdrawn his nomination as commerce secretary, citing "irresolvable conflicts" with President Barack Obama's economic stimulus.

International

'No oil recovery before 2011'

Feb 12 2009 15:33

The man in charge of selling Iraq's oil says it will take at least two years for crude prices to recover to between $70-$75 a barrel.

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Q: Are you satisfied with the way Trevor Manuel has allocated funds in the budget speech?

		Yes, the cut in personal tax is a welcome relief.	60%
		No, he could've allocated more to social spending instead of bailing out SAA.	26%
		It's what I've come to expect.	14%


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