LONDON — The end of the pandemic is finally in view. So is rescue from the most traumatic global economic catastrophe since the Great Depression. As Covid vaccines enter the […]
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Back to news homePound Rises as Britain and E.U. Announce a Post-Brexit Trade Deal
But the relief of actually reaching a deal, and the potential for future cooperation, will reassure many.The head of Confederation of British Industry, which represents 190,000 businesses across the country, […]
China-E.U. Talks Hit Another Snag as Biden Camp Objects
China and the European Commission appeared close to announcing a landmark agreement this week that would make it easier for their companies to invest in each other’s economies. Then it […]
Trade With China Roars Back As Americans Are Stuck At Home
Consumer demand is so strong that it has overwhelmed the capacity of the cargo industry, leading to a record spike in shipping rates. The surge in shipments is clogging many […]
A Top House Democrat Prods Biden to Reopen E.U. Trade Talks
WASHINGTON — The chairman of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee urged the incoming administration to renew trade negotiations with the European Union, countering a pledge by President-elect Joseph […]
France Thought It Could Reverse Globalization, but It’s Still Bleeding Jobs
PARIS — In recent months, Fabrice Chabance has had plenty to keep him awake at night. Two foreign-owned factories in Saint-Florent-sur-Cher, a region of 11,000 people where he is a […]
Nike and Coca-Cola Lobby Against Xinjiang Forced Labor Bill
WASHINGTON — Nike and Coca-Cola are among the major companies and business groups lobbying Congress to weaken a bill that would ban imported goods made with forced labor in China’s […]
For the World Economy, a Grim Slog Tempered by New Hopes
Nearly a year into a pandemic that has ravaged the global economy like no time since the Great Depression, the only clear pathway toward improved fortunes is containing the virus […]
Brexit Is Nipping at London’s Role as a Financial Powerhouse
LONDON — For Britain, its exit from the European Union is supposed to be the start of a new era as a “Global Britain,” an open, inviting and far-reaching country. […]
Wall St. Is Itching to Unfollow Donald Trump on Twitter
+70 % Change in the S&P 500 since the 2016 election Up six percent since election day 2020. +60 Election +50 +40 BULL MARKET BULL MKT. +30 –33.9% BEAR MARKET […]