Legal & Regulatory
Carlos Slim unfazed by new Mexican Law aimed towards communications companies
Investors aren't so sure as to the direct outcome of Mexico's new law toward communication companies.
BOJ remains steady on monetary policy, bond markets volatility and other risks
Japan's central bank holds back on new measures to calm turbulent markets. (Photo : REUTERS) Central bankers considered the idea to extend the maximum duration of cheap, fixed-rate funds offered via market operations from one year to two years.
German court begins hearing as Euro stocks fall
European stocks fell as the German court began hearings on ECB's bond-buying proposal. Due to Bank of Japan's (BOJ) refusal to undertake programs for stimulus expansion, stocks from Europe fell.
Fannie Mae Shareholders Challenge US Takeover
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac challenged the US through a lawsuit filed in the US Court of Federal Claims after stating that the takeover of the Federal Housing Finance Agency in 2008 was illegal and damaging to the companies.