consumption

Asia sits out equities rally as Alibaba slides

Asian shares sat out a global rally on Friday as disappointing earnings from Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba reinforced worry about…

4 years ago

Shipping rate surge threatens global economy recovery, UNCTAD says

A surge in container shipping rates poses a threat to the global economic recovery, with small countries dependent on deliveries…

4 years ago

German output shrinks in Q1 as lockdown dampens consumption

The German economy contracted by a greater than expected 1.7% in the first quarter as a lockdown in place since…

5 years ago