The global economy still faces persistent weaknesses in demand, and supply side constraints hamper growth. (3dpolicy.ca)
Alpha said its actions «are being triggered by persistent weakness in U.S. and overseas coal demand and depressed price levels, along with government regulations that are causing electric utilities to close coal - fired power plants and forgo new construction.» (goldmanprize.org)
Goldman Sachs is looking for talent in unusual places because it is trying to pull off a radical makeover, offsetting persistent weakness in its core business of trading by pushing into lending, the Financial Times reports. (cnbc.com)