Farms: Markets lifted after low rates promise....and why the mafia likes wind farms

05/07/2013 BUSINESS BULLETIN Markets in Europe and Asia were mostly up on a promise from the European Central Bank and the Bank of England that they plan to keep interest rates low for the foreseeable future. That's an attempt to prevent borrowing costs from rising and potentially stalling any economic growth. Samsung shares lose ground in Seoul though after a second quarter earnings forecast that disappointed investors. Is the Galaxy S4 smartphone not selling as well as hoped? Investors will be looking ahead to the US jobs report on Friday, with economists seemingly expecting an additional 165,000 jobs to be added. Meanwhile, we have a report from Morocco where the wine industry is doing its best to up quality and attract more buyers. A report out of China says the government there plans to set a limit on the number of solar panels that can be exported to Europe, as well as a minimum price. It's a possible way to end the ongoing trade spat that has seen the EU slap a tax on solar panel sales. And why is the mafia investing in wind farms in Europe? A good way to launder money and to benefit from generous EU benefits it seems. Watch France 24 business news with Matthew Warren. You are watching the latest business report from FRANCE 24. More business news on FRANCE 24: http://www.france24.com/en/business FRANCE 24 INTERNATIONAL NEWS 24/7 http://www.france24.com , ,, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , France 24