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Bank of England to hold rates as UK economy rebounds

The Bank of England is expected to leave interest rates on hold at the historic low of 0.1 per cent on Thursday as the...

US economy shrank at record-breaking 33% rate during second quarter

The US economy shrank at a dizzying 32.9 per cent annual rate in the second quarter – by far the worst quarterly plunge ever. The...

Up to 9,000 jobs to be slashed from Emirates due to coronavirus

The scale of Covid-19’s impact on Emirates has been revealed for the first time with the carrier’s president saying they will “probably” have to...

Britain heads for sharpest economic slump of major economies in Covid-19 storm

Britain will suffer the sharpest peak-to-trough economic slump of any major economy this year, rating agency Moody’s has warned, and ramp up national debt...

Task force makes policy recommendations for Joe Biden’s presidential bid

Political task forces Joe Biden formed with one-time rival Bernie Sanders to solidify support among the Democratic Party’s progressive wing recommended that the former...

EU forecasts deeper economic hit from coronavirus pandemic

The European Union’s executive arm has forecast that the bloc’s economy will contract more than previously expected because of the coronavirus pandemic. The 27-nation EU...

UK demand for new cars down almost 35% in June

Demand for new cars fell by 34.9% last month, an automotive industry body said. Only 145,377 new cars were registered in June compared with 223,421...

Japan’s economy takes delicate steps to reopening while balancing health risks

Japan’s economy is reopening cautiously with social-distancing restrictions amid the coronavirus pandemic. The delicate “new normal” balancing act playing out around the world is precarious...

Lufthansa warns 22,000 jobs at risk despite bailout

German airline Lufthansa has said 22,000 full-time jobs may need to be cut worldwide due to the drop in demand for flights caused by...

Jobs boost for US as lockdown easing sees millions back at work

The US unemployment rate fell unexpectedly in May to 13.3%, still on a par with what the nation witnessed during the Great Depression, as...

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