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German growth spurt powers eurozone

A dramatic German growth spurt powered a reacceleration in eurozone growth at the start of this year, in contrast with the sharp US slowdown, but economists warned the country’s fastest quarterly growth rate in almost 12 years was unlikely to be sustained

Barclays refuses to rule out rights issue

Bank reveals further £1.7bn writedowns

Blow to Clinton as Edwards backs Obama

Obama eyes Edwards’ 19 delegates

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Valroff will lead restructuring of Calyon

Köhler attacks markets ‘monster’

Former IMF chief chooses tough words

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UN index shows decline

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Talks on benchmark at end of month

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