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WASHINGTON, July 18 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund said prospects for Iran's economy were good, but urged the government to act promptly to rein in inflation that is expected at about 25 percent. More »
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NEW YORK - Federal rescue plans are all the rage in Washington right now, for what seems to be everything but the dollar. More »
* FTSE up 1.7 pct, first weekly gain in nine weeks More »
ISTANBUL, July 18 (Reuters) - Turkish glass producer Sise Cam <SISE.IS>: More »
BEIRUT, July 18 (Reuters) - Below is a table of the latest Lebanese economic statistics. More »
The top business news from The Associated Press for the morning of Friday, July 18, 2008: More »
SYDNEY (AFP) - - China's Sinosteel extended its takeover offer for Australian iron ore miner Midwest for an extra week Friday, even though it has already acquired a controlling stake. More »

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