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Back to SearchAeroplane makers squeal as demand fizzles
As demand for international flights has dried up, the effects are filtering through to Boeing and Airbus. Their customers don't need the planes they …
6 years, 2 months ago
Countries differ on ending coronavirus lockdown
Countries and governments around the world are starting to feel the strain of coronavirus lockdown, with some showing signs of easing up restrictions…
6 years, 3 months ago
Oil price collapses to 18-year low
US crude oil prices fell below $20 a barrel on Monday, close to their lowest level in 18 years, as traders bet production would have to shut to preve…
6 years, 3 months ago
Financial markets recover after worst week in a decade
The Bank of Japan, Bank of England and European Central Bank all pledged to increase liquidity to help economies through any disruption caused by the…
6 years, 4 months ago
Japan's economy shrinks at fastest rate in five years
Fears of a recession grow after the country's GDP fell by 1.6% in the final quarter of 2019, as the full economic impact of the coronavirus is still …
6 years, 5 months ago
Huawei chief fights extradition to the US
Huawei's chief operating officer appears in a Canadian court to fight extradition to the United States on charges of fraud and breaching sanctions on…
6 years, 6 months ago
US and China sign the first stage of trade deal
Speaking in Washington, US President Donald Trump said the pact would be "transformartive" for the US economy. Chinese leaders called it a "win-win" …
6 years, 6 months ago
What will Iran do next?
The NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said members were united in their concerns about what he called Iran's destabilising operations in the re…
6 years, 6 months ago
Changing World of Work
A look at the changing world of work. How will technology will play a growing role in all areas of our working lives and how essential is it to meet …
6 years, 6 months ago
Boeing replaces CEO amid 737 safety concerns
US plane maker Boeing has replaced its chief executive Dennis Muilenburg in the wake of two deadly 737 Max crashes and the plane's subsequent groundi…
6 years, 6 months ago