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World Feb 15
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala becomes first woman and African to lead World Trade OrganizationThe appointment came after U.S. President Joe Biden endorsed her candidacy, which had been blocked by former President Donald Trump.
World Jan 12
Volkswagen triples electric car sales ahead of climate rulesElectric cars have so far been a small but rapidly growing slice of the European market.
Health Dec 26
Germany, Hungary give 1st vaccine shots ahead of EU rolloutGermany, Hungary and Slovakia began giving out their first coronavirus vaccine shots on Saturday only hours after receiving their first shipments, upsetting the European Union’s plans for a coordinated rollout Sunday across the bloc’s 27 nations.
Economy Nov 12
Economy needs help despite vaccine news, top central bankers sayThree of the globe's top central bankers said the economy continues to need help despite progress toward a COVID-19 vaccine, with U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell saying that the U.S. Congress “may have to do more” to cushion the…
World Oct 01
Unemployment rises in Europe as pandemic grinds onUnemployment rose for a fifth straight month in Europe in August and is expected to grow further amid concern that extensive government support programs won't be able keep many businesses hit by coronavirus restrictions afloat forever.
Economy Sep 08
Falling consumer prices is a flashing warning light for Europe’s economyConsumer prices have fallen in Europe. While that might be welcome for shoppers in the short term, it is a sign that businesses are struggling amid the pandemic.
Economy Aug 11
Virus surges make U.S. weak link in global economic recoveryChina is up and running and Europe is bouncing back. Businesses that sell to the U.S are wondering and hoping when the U.S. economy will get back into the game.
Economy Jul 31
Eurozone economy suffers record drop during lockdown monthsThe economy of the 19-country eurozone shrank by a devastating 12.1% during the second quarter from the quarter before as coronavirus lockdowns shut businesses and hampered consumer spending.
Economy Jun 18
European Central Bank hands out 1.3 trillion euros in loansThe European Central Bank has handed out more than a trillion euros in cheap loans to banks as part of its effort to get the economy through the virus outbreak.
World May 10
Pandemic shows contrasts between US, European safety netsThe coronavirus pandemic is straining social safety nets across the globe — and underlining sharp differences in approach between wealthy societies such as the United States and Europe.