US, EU agree truce in 17-year aircraft subsidy battle The US and the European Union have agreed a truce in their near 17-year conflict over aircraft subsidies, bringing to a close one set of … Business • 15 Jun 21
Central Europe 'particularly vulnerable' to trade war Central European economies may be more vulnerable to a global trade war given their high reliance on foreign trade and particular focus on single industries, … Business • 12 Jun 19
Carney sees 'delicate equilibrium' as economies slow Global economic growth is likely to stabilise at a new, slower pace, although China, trade wars and rising protectionism threaten the "delicate equilibrium", Bank of … Business • 12 Feb 19
US-China trade talks conclude as hopes of a deal grow Chinese and US teams ended trade talks in Beijing today that lasted longer than expected and officials said details will be released soon. Business • 09 Jan 19
Growth & trade worries to keep a lid on European stocks European shares will move in a tight range going into the year-end and during 2019, a Reuters poll showed today. Business • 28 Nov 18
Irish GDP growth to ease but remain 'robust' - OECD Ireland's economy will continue to enjoy robust growth over the next two years, according to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development. Business • 21 Nov 18
Trump, Xi upbeat on US-China trade deal US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have expressed optimism about resolving their bitter trade disputes ahead of a high-stakes meeting planned for … Business • 02 Nov 18
German investor morale plunges on trade, Brexit woes German investor confidence plunged sharply in October, a closely watched survey said today, dragged down by fears over US-China trade tensions and a hard Brexit. Business • 16 Oct 18
IMF's Lagarde warns against trade and currency wars International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde has warned countries against engaging in both trade and currency wars, saying these wars would hurt global growth … Business • 11 Oct 18
Euro zone manufacturing growth at two-year low - PMI Euro zone manufacturing growth slowed further to a two-year low at the end of the third quarter, in another sign the escalating trade war between … Business • 01 Oct 18
OECD trims economic outlook over trade woes Global economic growth has peaked in the face of rising trade frictions and emerging market turbulence, the OECD said today, as it trimmed its earlier … Business • 20 Sep 18
Qualcomm ends NXP bid as it fails to win China approval Qualcomm has walked away from a $44 billion deal to buy NXP Semiconductors after failing to secure Chinese regulatory approval, becoming a high profile victim … Business • 26 Jul 18
EU Commission cuts euro zone growth forecasts The European Commission has cut its forecasts for the euro zone's economic growth this year, blaming the revision on trade tensions with the US and … Business • 12 Jul 18
German investor mood slumps on trade war fears Confidence among investors in Germany plunged sharply in July, the ZEW economic institute said today, reaching its lowest level since August 2012 over signs that … Business • 10 Jul 18
China presses Europe for anti-US alliance on trade China is putting pressure on the European Union to issue a strong joint statement against President Donald Trump's trade policies at a summit later this … Business • 03 Jul 18
German consumer sentiment unchanged heading into July German consumer sentiment remained unchanged heading into July, the market research group GfK said, as fears that a trade conflict between Europe and the US … Business • 28 Jun 18
Sterling falls to 7-month lows on trade, Brexit concern Sterling fell to a fresh 2018 low today, as concerns about an escalation in the trade dispute between the world's two biggest economies weighed on … Business • 19 Jun 18
Ifo sees new euro crisis, trade war cutting growth Germany's Ifo institute has today cut its forecasts for growth in Europe's biggest economy this year and next, citing a weak start to the year … Business • 19 Jun 18
Dollar hits 11-month high as US threatens more tariffs The dollar rose to an 11-month high today and the euro slumped after US President Donald Trump threatened more tariffs on China in an escalating … Business • 19 Jun 18
Trade war risk stalks global economic outlook - OECD The prospect of a trade war is threatening the global growth outlook, which otherwise is on course for a 40-year low in unemployment, the OECD … Business • 30 May 18
IMF chief warns against trade protectionism The International Monetary Fund is optimistic on the outlook for global growth but warned darker clouds are looming due to fading fiscal stimulus and rising … Business • 11 Apr 18
China's Xi renews pledges to open economy, cut tariffs Chinese President Xi Jinping has promised to open the country's economy further and lower import tariffs on products including cars. Business • 10 Apr 18
World stocks rally as trade war fears recede European shares surged today, after similar moves on Wall Street last night, on early signs of a detente in trade rhetoric between Washington and Beijing. Business • 27 Mar 18
German investor confidence plunges on trade war fears Confidence among investors in Europe's largest economy Germany plunged in March, with a monthly barometer dropping to its lowest level in 18 months, reflecting fears … Business • 20 Mar 18
