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8:51am, 3rd August, 2019

Insurance, economy weigh on Berkshire Hathaway operating profit

Berkshire Hathaway Inc on Saturday said its quarterly operating profit fell more than analysts expected, as weaker results from insurance underwriting and a slowing economy weighed on the conglomerate run by billionaire Warren Buffett.

UK employers fear Brexit hit to economy, but plan more hiring - REC

7:47pm, 23rd April, 2019

UK

UK employers fear Brexit hit to economy, but plan more hiring - REC

British employers are their most worried about the economy since the 2016 Brexit referendum, but they also plan to hire extra staff, according to a survey that showed the surprising strength of the jobs market.

China will keep supporting economy as 'pressure' lingers: politburo

6:44am, 19th April, 2019

Business

China will keep supporting economy as 'pressure' lingers: politburo

China will maintain policy support for the economy, which still faces "downward pressure" and difficulties after better-than-expected first quarter growth, a top decision-making body of the Communist Party said on Friday.

Corporate jetmakers court Chinese elite for sales despite slowing economy

1:07am, 15th April, 2019

Business

Corporate jetmakers court Chinese elite for sales despite slowing economy

Gulfstream Aerospace and Bombardier are trotting out their longest-range business jets at an Asian air show this week, as they compete for orders from China's growing elite, despite the country's slowing economy.

UK economy grows as pre-Brexit stockpiling lifts factories

12:21pm, 10th April, 2019

UK

UK economy grows as pre-Brexit stockpiling lifts factories

Britain's Brexit-bound economy unexpectedly grew in February, helped by manufacturers rushing to meet orders from clients who are stockpiling goods ahead of the country's break from the European Union, official data showed.

Brazil crime crackdown excites defense firms at arms expo as economy doubts linger

8:39pm, 3rd April, 2019

World

Brazil crime crackdown excites defense firms at arms expo as economy doubts linger

Global defense and security firms gathered at Latin America's biggest security expo in Rio de Janeiro this week hope Brazil's crackdown on crime will bolster sales to the new right-wing government even as they fret about the weak economy an...

In St. Lucia, Prince Charles touts 'blue economy'

2:46am, 18th March, 2019

UK

In St. Lucia, Prince Charles touts 'blue economy'

On the first leg of his Caribbean tour, Britain's Prince Charles touted a "vital blue economy," built on sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, as part of the solution to climate change, noting that rising sea levels represent a...

Green economy? Thai party campaigns on marijuana as cash crop

12:24am, 1st March, 2019

World

Green economy? Thai party campaigns on marijuana as cash crop

Anutin Charnvirakul thinks he has hit on a winning issue for Thailand's election next month - promoting cannabis farming now that the Southeast Asia nation has legalized medical marijuana.

China looks to parliament for reassurances as economy slows

7:14pm, 28th February, 2019

World

China looks to parliament for reassurances as economy slows

China's leaders will pledge in parliament next week to keep the country on safe footing as the economy faces its biggest test in years, amid pressure to roll out more measures to bolster growth and revive weak business and consumer confidence.

Ford investigating possible problems with fuel economy, emissions tests

5:15pm, 21st February, 2019

Business

Ford investigating possible problems with fuel economy, emissions tests

Ford Motor Co said on Thursday it had hired outside experts to investigate its vehicle fuel economy and testing procedures after employees raised concerns, and did not know whether it would have to correct data given to regulators or consumers.

Trump administration to end fuel economy talks with California: official

12:14pm, 20th February, 2019

Politics

Trump administration to end fuel economy talks with California: official

The Trump administration has decided to end negotiations with California over plans to roll back fuel economy rules, a government official confirmed on Wednesday.

Strong U.S. economy boosts Walmart holiday-quarter sales, shares gain

12:23pm, 19th February, 2019

Business

Strong U.S. economy boosts Walmart holiday-quarter sales, shares gain

A strong U.S. economy boosted Walmart Inc's holiday-quarter sales growth to the best in a decade, lifted by consumer spending in key categories like groceries and increased e-commerce purchases.

North Korea's 'socialist utopia' needs mass labor. A growing market economy threatens that

2:23am, 18th February, 2019

World

North Korea's 'socialist utopia' needs mass labor. A growing market economy threatens that

In January, thousands of North Korean students traveled to Mount Paektu, a sacred mountain where the ruling family claims its roots and where leader Kim Jong Un is building a massive economic hub at the alpine town of Samjiyon.

Clashing with Trump, U.S. government report says climate change will batter economy

8:49pm, 23rd November, 2018

US

Clashing with Trump, U.S. government report says climate change will batter economy

Climate change will cost the U.S. economy hundreds of billions of dollars by the end of the century, hitting everything from health to infrastructure, according to a government report issued on Friday that the White House called inaccurate.

Weaker retail sales loom over China's economy despite some bright spots

12:58am, 14th November, 2018

Business

Weaker retail sales loom over China's economy despite some bright spots

China delivered a mixed economic report card for October on Wednesday as softening retail sales pointed to a consumption slowdown, even as a pick-up in industrial output and investment suggested support measures may be starting to take hold.

China says will further open up its economy, slams rising protectionism

5:22am, 12th November, 2018

World

China says will further open up its economy, slams rising protectionism

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said on Monday Beijing will further open up its economy in the face of rising protectionism, as he headed for meetings with Asia-Pacific leaders in Singapore that are expected to focus on trade tensions.

Iran's economy to suffer but likely ride out U.S. sanctions storm

12:39pm, 8th November, 2018

World

Iran's economy to suffer but likely ride out U.S. sanctions storm

Iran is likely to ride out the storm from U.S. oil sanctions, suffering recession but no economic meltdown, thanks to rising crude prices and deepening divisions between the United States and other major powers, officials and analysts say.

Trump touts economy, nationalist policies ahead of U.S. elections

2:56pm, 3rd November, 2018

Politics

Trump touts economy, nationalist policies ahead of U.S. elections

President Donald Trump touted U.S. economic growth and his nationalist policies as he rallied with Republican candidates ahead of Tuesday's U.S. congressional elections as Democratic former Vice President Joe Biden urged voters to reject divisio...

Obama warns against fear, Trump touts economy on campaign trail

7:43pm, 2nd November, 2018

US

Obama warns against fear, Trump touts economy on campaign trail

Former U.S. President Barack Obama warned on Friday against rhetoric he said was designed to sow fear as he campaigned in support of Democratic candidates while President Donald Trump hammered a hardline anti-immigration message to energize Republica...

Iran's Rouhani appoints new economy minister in reshuffle - state TV

3:17am, 21st October, 2018

World

Iran's Rouhani appoints new economy minister in reshuffle - state TV

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani appointed Farhad Dejpasand as the new economy and finance minister in a cabinet reshuffle on Sunday, state television reported.

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Insurance, economy weigh on Berkshire Hathaway operating profit

UK employers fear Brexit hit to economy, but plan more hiring - REC

China will keep supporting economy as 'pressure' lingers: politburo

Corporate jetmakers court Chinese elite for sales despite slowing economy

UK economy grows as pre-Brexit stockpiling lifts factories

Brazil crime crackdown excites defense firms at arms expo as economy doubts linger

In St. Lucia, Prince Charles touts 'blue economy'

Green economy? Thai party campaigns on marijuana as cash crop

China looks to parliament for reassurances as economy slows

Ford investigating possible problems with fuel economy, emissions tests

Trump administration to end fuel economy talks with California: official

Strong U.S. economy boosts Walmart holiday-quarter sales, shares gain

North Korea's 'socialist utopia' needs mass labor. A growing market economy threatens that

Clashing with Trump, U.S. government report says climate change will batter economy

Weaker retail sales loom over China's economy despite some bright spots

China says will further open up its economy, slams rising protectionism

Iran's economy to suffer but likely ride out U.S. sanctions storm

Trump touts economy, nationalist policies ahead of U.S. elections

Obama warns against fear, Trump touts economy on campaign trail

Iran's Rouhani appoints new economy minister in reshuffle - state TV

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