A lawyer for IMF chief Christine Lagarde says French authorities searched her Paris apartment in an investigation into a 2008 arbitration payment to Bernard Tapie, a supporter of former president Nicolas Sarkozy, while she was Sarkozy’s finance minister. Sarah Irwin reports.
Oil prices up as market awaits Fed statement. Statue of Liberty to reopen by Independence Day. Ex-Oregon governor candidate charged in Facebook IPO fraud
British finance minister George Osborne has turned to the Bank of England to do more to help spur the country’s stagnant economy as he announced a halving of this year’s growth forecast. ROUGH CUT (No reporter narration).
Government access to private email reviewed in Congress.. Ex-Oregon governor candidate charged in Facebook IPO fraud. Apple warranty case sparks EU on consumer protection. Rockefeller imposter tried to hide 1985 California murder: prosecutor
Downhill skiing is taking off amongst Iran’s elite. And despite it’s proximity to Tehran, the ski resort of Dizin has more in common with western ski resorts than you might think.
Passage Likely For Government-Wide Spending Bill. Housing starts rise, permits at four-and-half year high. Apple’s cash hoard could reach $170 billion by year’s end. Cyprus seeks to alleviate pain from deposit raid
Bills, receipts, budgets and savings. Oh, my! Our money needs to be managed. Personal tech expert Carley Knobloch reviews Mint, an online and mobile service which puts it all in one place.
On the day before Britain’s Finance Minister delivers his budget, hundreds of protesters wearing George Osborne masks gather outside parliament to demand the UK do more to tackle tax avoidance. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)
Britain’s Finance Minister George Osborne will announce his fourth budget on Wednesday knowing a European economic revival is key to his country’s fortunes. Hayley Platt reports from a UK factory which has had to find new markets to thrive.
Buy Gold And Float Shrink. Stocks drop after turmoil in Cyprus sinks the euro. Apple to get its groove back with new products, says panel. Cyprus Delays Vote on Bailout Plan
