Coronavirus

German economy grew 2.7% in 2021 after plunge of 4.6% in 2020

The German economy failed to return to its pre-pandemic size in 2021 as microchip shortages hit production in the car…

4 years ago

UK economy finally bigger than before pandemic in November

Britain's economy grew strongly in November to finally surpass its size just before the country went into its first COVID-19…

4 years ago

Analysis: After inflation, a bond supply shock may be next for markets

Central banks, the developed world's most reliable group of bond buyers, could slash debt purchases next year by as much…

4 years ago

German industry expects economy to grow by 3.5% in 2022

Germany's BDI industry association said on Thursday it expected Europe's largest economy to grow 3.5% this year, giving a more…

4 years ago

Hong Kong warns COVID-19 curbs on air cargo to hit goods supply

Hong Kong will soon feel the negative effects of tougher COVID-19 quarantine curbs on air crew, with cargo traffic and…

4 years ago

Analysis: Pandemic fatigue makes the case for boosters a harder sell

Some nations are already looking to a fourth vaccine dose to help contend with a huge Omicron-driven spike in COVID-19…

4 years ago

Chinese cities tighten COVID-19 curbs as Tianjin battles Omicron outbreak

Cities across China are imposing tougher restrictions to try to control new outbreaks of COVID-19, with Tianjin battling the highly…

4 years ago

U.S. reports 1.35 million COVID-19 cases in a day, shattering global record

The United States reported 1.35 million new coronavirus infections on Monday, according to a Reuters tally, the highest daily total…

4 years ago

U.S. job growth seen accelerating in December; record job creation anticipated for 2021

U.S. employment growth likely picked up in December, culminating in record job creation in 2021, but the labor market could…

4 years ago

Shell pursues $7 billion buyback ‘at pace’ despite LNG troubles

Royal Dutch Shell said it will pursue "at pace" a $7 billion share buyback largely funded from the sale of…

4 years ago