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Bank Of America Investment A North American wine glut is blamed for a $200 million loss for Foster's, Australia's biggest wine producer and maker of the country's best known beer brand.Visit our AXcess News Forum and add your comments on this story. Try your hand at writing, the best story will be published on our news network. Take our business poll too!

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It is also interesting to mention Oil prices, which hit this week a record of $114 a barrel, mainly on supply issues and rising demand in China. But the main factor contributing to high Oil prices is the weak dollar itself. The greenback is currently trading around the 1.59 level against the EUR; making safer commodities like Oil more attractive for dollar investments. In addition, due to Oil being dollar denominated, as the dollar weakens, Oil prices should increase by relatively the same percentage.

Banc Of America Investment June 14, 2004 (AXcess News) Hong Kong - An Australian beverage maker is facing tough times in its global wine business and a Chinese state bank undergoes massive restructuring.

The dollar needs to quickly push the pair below 1.57 and hold below this level, if the euro is to be prevented from hitting further lifetime highs this week.

Banking Investment A North American wine glut is blamed for a $200 million loss for Foster's, Australia's biggest wine producer and maker of the country's best known beer brand.Jamie Odell, Foster's head of global wine trade, says the setback is forcing changes to company strategy, including bigger investments in new products and a more efficient supply chain. "What this plan delivers is a more balanced business model to deal successfully with the market of today and tomorrow," he says.

Based upon the valuation or purchase price (whichever is lower) you could be granted a loan for up to 80% of the value of your Australian property (in any major currency), for purchases ( mortgages; for home improvements). There is a minimum loan of £50, 000, 30 years (in Australian Dollars), and can be available up to the age of 75. Current interest rates as at 30 th September 2003 are from 6.75% variable in Australian Dollars. Fixed rate loans are also available, with an initially lower interest rate.

Investment Solution Strategic China says wheat harvest this season (summer) will increase for the first time in four years. The agriculture ministry expects a harvest of 455 million tons for the year, a three percent rise from last year. The improvement is due to good weather, better pest control and tax cuts to farmers. Advertisement

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Investment Banking Services China's grain production has fallen in recent years, and a bumper harvest means it might reduce its wheat imports in the next few months.

Bank Investment In the banking sector, China Construction Bank will separate into two companies in the next few months. One company will manage non-banking operations, such as investments, while the other will concentrate on deposits, lending and credit card operations. The move is part of China's plan, started in December, to restructure its state banks, which are troubled by billions of dollars in unpaid loans.

Alternative Investment The U.S. car giant, General Motors (NYSE: GM), has set up a joint venture with Samsung Card in South Korea to offer car financing. G.M. will own 80 percent of the new company.

Online Investment Services Also in South Korea, the central bank, Bank of Korea, estimates that the North Korean economy grew nearly two percent last year, partly due to increased industrial production. The bank says this is the fifth consecutive year of growth for the Stalinist country, which has in recent years suffered from famine caused by natural calamities and economic mismanagement.

Accompany Essential Investment North Korea's state-controlled economy remains largely closed to foreigners and the country relies heavily on international aid to feed its impoverished population.Source: Voice of America

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