Russia increases growth forecast for hot economy

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The Central Bank of the Russian Federation increased its forecast for economic growth in 2007 from 6.5% to 7.5%. Russia's economy grew by 7.8% during the first half of 2007, due primarily to a 20% increase in investment spending and higher consumer demand. Consumer prices are expected to rise less than 8% this year.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Russia, Evaluation, Reports, Forecasts and trends, Economic conditions, Market trend/market analysis, Russia. Central Bank of the Russian Federation

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Corporate-governance rules elicit skepticism

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Despite an increase in regulations and laws created to promote more accountable corporate governance in the European Union, a survey indicates executives question whether the changes are truly improving corporate behaviour.

Europe, Legal issues & crime, Government regulation (cont), Government regulation, Public affairs, Legal/Government Regulation, Economic aspects, Laws, regulations and rules, Corporate governance, Executives, European Union, Public opinion

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