news for 08.09.2008(AFX UK Focus) 2008-09-08 12:44 UPDATE 1-Estonia Q2 GDP confirms recession, more gloom ahead (Interactive Investor)view news TALLINN, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Estonia's economy slipped into recession in the second quarter of 2008, data confirmed on Monday, and the finance ministry said it saw little chance of an upturn until well into next year. The statistics office said revised figures showed the economy contracted 1.1 percent year-on-year in the second three months of this year, down from growth of 0.2 percent in the ...(AFX UK Focus) 2008-09-08 15:45 THOMSON FINANCIAL NEWS TOP STORIES Macroeconomics 15:30 BST (Interactive Investor)view news 2008-09-08 15:25:34 1-German IG Metall union recommends 7-8 pct wage rise(AFX UK Focus) 2008-09-08 06:45 DIARY - European Central Bank (ECB) events to October 31 (Interactive Investor)view news - ====================================================== This diary includes speeches and public appearances by members of the ECB's Governing Council, which sets monetary policy for the 15-nation euro zone. Refinancing tenders are listed at the bottom of this diary.