US economy misses Trump's 3% growth target in 2019 The US economy has missed the Trump administration's 3% growth target for a second year in a row. Business • 30 Jan 20
Euro zone business starts year upbeat, but risks ahead Euro zone economic sentiment jumped as confidence among manufacturers rose while unemployment was at its lowest level in more than a decade, data showed today. Business • 30 Jan 20
Japan business confidence drops again - survey Confidence among Japan's biggest manufacturers has slipped for the fourth quarter in a row, a key survey showed today, reflecting lingering worries over the US-China … Business • 13 Dec 19
IMF warns global outlook remains 'precarious' The world economy is slowing to its weakest pace since the global financial crisis, as the US-China trade war undercuts business confidence and investment, the … Business • 15 Oct 19
Protester shot in Hong Kong as China celebrates 70th A pro-democracy protester has been shot by police in Hong Kong, as the city was hit by its worst unrest of the year. It comes … World • 01 Oct 19
600 US companies urge Trump to resolve trade dispute Walmart, Target and more than 600 other companies have urged US President Donald Trump in a letter to resolve the trade dispute with China, saying … Business • 14 Jun 19
Rare earths:the new weapon in the US-China trade war They are used in everything from lightbulbs to guided missiles, but with China controlling 95% of the world's supply of rare earth metals, they are … Business • 29 May 19
