Mike Obel

Mike Obel assigns, edits and writes stories about business, markets, finance and economics. Before coming to International Business Times, he worked on the Finance Desk of The Associated Press in New York. Prior to that he worked for United Press International in Dallas and Philadelphia. Mike has done freelance work for newspapers and the Oil & Gas Journal, as well as worked in corporate public relations, speech writing and media communications for BP PLC and ConocoPhillips.

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Articles by Mike Obel

French Police Raid IMF Head Lagarde's Home
March 20 2013 10:45 AM

Lagarde is suspected of being complicit in embezzling public funds on behalf of a supporter of former President Sarkozy.
Afghans To Join Ranks Of Oil Producers This Year
March 20 2013 8:31 AM

Crude oil production and refining are growth industries in Afghanistan, and China aims to profit from it.
Russia May Want Cyprus Naval Port For Bailout
March 20 2013 7:37 AM

Cyprus is in intense negotiations with Russian and European Union leaders for help to avoid a financial collapse.
Cyprus Says 'Hands Off Our Savings'
March 19 2013 4:42 PM

Where the island nation heads now -- seek easier terms from lenders or default on its sovereign debt - is unclear.
Cypriot Politics Starting To Look As Shaky As Its Finances
March 19 2013 2:45 PM

Unless terms for financially rescuing Cyprus are eased, it may be forced to exit the euro zone.
Citi Settles Housing Bubble Suit for $730M
March 19 2013 8:43 AM

The bank, which denied allegations that it misled, said the suit stemmed from its sale of preferred stock and debt from 5/06 to 11/08.
Ryanair Really Likes Boeing
March 19 2013 7:21 AM

Europe's dominant discount airline ordered 175 Boeing 737-800 jets, and aims to nearly double its fleet by 2018.
Today Cyprus, Tomorrow Italy Or Spain?
March 18 2013 12:02 PM

Cyprus' financial woes are haunting Europe and have a global impact. The question now is how serious this may become.
Tick, Tock... Cyprus Delays Critical Vote
March 18 2013 8:12 AM

Cypriot lawmakers won't vote on a radical plan to assess a fee on bank depositors' savings until Tuesday.
Cypriot Leaders Aim To Revise Bank Savings Fee
March 18 2013 7:34 AM

The euro zone bailout of Cyprus is threatening the stability of the monetary union.
Obama To Propose 'Energy Security Trust'
March 15 2013 8:00 AM

The president wants Congress to authorize $2 billion to develop alternative fuels.
US Stocks Appear To Slip The Surly Bonds Of Earth
March 14 2013 4:10 PM

Strong economic reports plus money from institutional investors continue to propel U.S. equities higher and higher.