Monday, January 21, 2013

What to Watch for in Currency Markets for 2013


Jan. 21 (Bloomberg) -- Trevor Greetham, director of asset allocation at Fidelity Worldwide Investment, discusses the strength of the yen and takes a look at global currencies in 2013. He speaks on Bloomberg Television's "On The Move."

What the Energy Experts Look for in 2013


Jan. 21 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg Energy Markets Editor Paul Gordon discusses what energy traders are watching. He speaks with Susan Li on Bloomberg Television's "First Up." (Source: Bloomberg)

Making Davos: What It Takes to Throw a $25M Party


Jan. 21 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg's Olivia Sterns gives you an inside look at what it takes to put together the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

Plasma Research - combating bacteria | Tomorrow Today



Published on Jan 21, 2013
A spin-off of space research may help solve a huge medical problem. It turns out that a plasma, an form of ionized gas helps to heal chronic wounds by killing off multi-drug resistant bacteria and stimulating tissue growth.
Read more: http://www.dw.de/program/tomorrow-today/s-3062-9798

Davos: five-star talking shop opens for business



Published on Jan 21, 2013
http://www.euronews.com/ As the great and the good arrive in the postcard pretty Swiss mountain resort of Davos for the World Economic Forum, scepticism is rife and many believe such five-star talking shops contribute nothing.

This year's official title is "resilient dynamism"
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European markets at close: 21.01.2013



Published on Jan 21, 2013

Moscow stock exchange to float



Published on Jan 21, 2013
http://www.euronews.com/ Turning Moscow into a global financial centre. That's behind plans by the Moscow Exchange to float, a move which could raise around 380 million euros.

The Exchange is Moscow's main venue for trading in stocks, bonds, foreign exchange and derivatives.
Some of Russia's biggest firms, like Gazprom, and oil firm Lukoil, are listed on the exchange.

The proposed float was announced in a statement and shares will be offered for sale to foreign investors as well as Russian citizens.

Details of the offering were scant giving no information on its size.

'Smart' furniture heralds a future with light touch (1:27)



Jan. 21 - A collaboration between Spanish engineers, cupboard makers, and electronics manufacturers is offering homeowners a future without manual electric switches. Participants in the Wood Touch project have created various items of wooden furniture which can switch on lighting systems with a single swipe of the hand. Jim Drury has more.

Lower fruit prices possible with new ripening process (2:00)



Jan. 20 - Scientists in Australia have developed a way to ripen fruit while it is being transported to market. They say the technique could revolutionise the fresh fruit industry and bring down the cost of healthy produce for consumers. Ben Gruber has more.