Key Economic News To Watch This Week: Feb. 13
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A quick preview of the key economic events for the upcoming week:
The drama continues for Greece: In a crucial parliamentary vote, Greek lawmakers passed another painful austerity bill to avoid default, while protestors took to the streets and tore the capital city apart. Despite the high social tensions, global markets across Asia and Australia traded in positive territory on optimism of Athens’ commitment to economic reforms.
Monday, February 13
A quick preview of the key economic events for the upcoming week:
The drama continues for Greece: In a crucial parliamentary vote, Greek lawmakers passed another painful austerity bill to avoid default, while protestors took to the streets and tore the capital city apart. Despite the high social tensions, global markets across Asia and Australia traded in positive territory on optimism of Athens’ commitment to economic reforms.
Monday, February 13
United States President Barack Obama is set to present his 2013 budget for the fiscal year that begins October 1st.
Related News: Obama To Unveil Budget Plans: $901B Deficit and Tax Hike in Store
The European Union makes a ruling on Google’s takeover of Motorola Mobility.
Related News: Google to Buy Motorola Mobility, Hedge Against Patents Lawsuits
The United Nations Security Council visits Haiti.
Annual International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Environmental Sciences takes place in Singapore.
Tuesday, February 14
EU-China summit takes place in Beijing.
Presidential debate takes place in Russia, without Vladimir Putin.
Related News: Putin Starts His Pro-Business Presidential Campaign With A Vow To End Corruption
Chinese vice-president Xi Jinping makes an official visit to Washington.
Wednesday, February 15
European Union Council President Herman van Rompuy meets with Chinese President Hu Jintao in Beijing.
Final day for international cities to submit their full Olympics 2020 bids.
Thursday, February 16
Ben Bernanke, chairman of the Federal Reserve, speaks at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation conference on ‘The Future of Community Banking’.
North Korea marks the birthday of the late Kim Jong-Il.
Related News: North Korea’s “Dear Leader” Kim Jong Il Dies Aged 69
Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran hold trilateral summit.
Final day of trial of Hosni Mubarak, former Egyptian president.
Related Story: Mubarak’s Legacy of Debt: Saifedean Ammous
Related News: Egypt Still Optimistic On Tourism Figures Despite Ongoing Violence
Friday, February 17
The International Trade Commission makes a ruling on whether Apple infringed on a HTC patent.
Related News: Patent Wars: HTC Strikes Back at Apple with Google Patents
Libya celebrates the first anniversary of anti-Gaddafi revolts.
China releases January property price data.
Related News: China Eases Bank Reserve Requirement
Related Story: With Her Debt in Tow, Where is China Heading? : Michael Pettis
