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An unprecedented crisis: The economic ramifications of Covid-19

The ways in which we respond to the coronavirus pandemic will determine the world that greets us when we emerge from lockdown

The expulsion came as Beijing slammed Washington’s decision to tighten rules on Chinese state media organisations in the United States.

Bright signs emerge amid global turmoil

While populist governments around the world have continued to run up public debts to pay for handouts to their supporters, others are pushing back

Companies cautious about risks

The slowdown in the global economy and effect of cheaply manufactured goods on the local manufacturing sector will continue to affect production.

The great divide as Europe tackles debt fears

Obama, Merkel agree on need to spur growth

US President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have agreed on the need for "concerted action" to spur global growth.

Sitting on a mountain of cash

Businesses’ aversion to spending in the ‘real economy’ has many causes, experts say.

A country on the make

A golden decade is predicted in Germany, which has made a remarkable comeback.

Key parts of Arizona anti-immigration law blocked

Obama signs historic Wall Street overhaul into law

President Barack Obama signed into law on Wednesday the most comprehensive financial regulatory overhaul since the Great Depression.

WTO says Doha conclusion key to global recovery

The conclusion of the stalled Doha Round of free trade talks is crucial to the recovery from the global financial crisis, WTO chief Pascal Lamy said.

IMF: ‘Africa is back’ from global crisis

Africa is recovering from the global economic crisis and could see growth of 4,5% in 2010, the International Monetary Fund said on Monday.

Women drive growth — but still paid less

The largest growing economic force in the world isn’t China or India — it’s women. But that stubborn glass ceiling is still intact.

IMF: Decline in world economy moderating

The IMF is likely to revise its 2010 growth forecast for the world economy up with signs the rate of decline in global output has moderated.