World-Business
China virus outbreak may wallop economy, financial markets
News that a new virus that has afflicted hundreds of people in central China can spread between humans has rattled financial markets and raised concern it might wallop the economy just as it might be regaining momentum.
Davos: Hopes for digital tax breakthrough between US, France
Hopes are rising that a breakthrough in discussions on how to tax digital companies will emerge at the World Economic Forum on Wednesday.
World shares higher after selloffs spurred by Chinese virus
World share prices rebounded Wednesday as confidence rose in China's handling of an outbreak of a new virus that has infected 440 people, with nine confirmed deaths.
S.Korea's Hyundai Motor posts biggest revenue in 2019
Hyundai Motor, South Korea's biggest automaker, posted its biggest revenue last year on an enhanced product mix and a positive effect from the foreign exchange rate, the company said Wednesday.
Asian stocks tumble on growing concern about China virus
Asian stock markets tumbled Tuesday as concern about the economic impact of a Chinese disease outbreak rose.
UK treasury chief: Some businesses may hurt after Brexit
The British government has announced plans for special events on the night of Jan. 31 when the country officially leaves the European Union but the country's treasury chief has admitted that some U.K. business sectors will suffer as a result.
China-U.S. trade deal to reduce global uncertainty, IMF chief says
The newly signed China-U.S. phase-one trade deal will reduce the uncertainty that has impeded global economic growth, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said Friday.
Fiat Chrysler says it is in joint-venture talks with Foxconn
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) confirmed Friday that it is in discussions with major electronics manufacturer Foxconn, formally known as Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd., regarding the potential creation of an equal joint venture.
Sales of flowers, pork push Dutch farm exports to new record
Dutch agriculture exports rose 4.6% in 2019 from the previous year to a new record of 94.5 billion euros ($105.2 billion), the country's statistics office and a research organization said Friday.
German officials agree on plan to exit coal-fired power
German officials have agreed on a plan to shut down the nation's coal-fired power plants by the mid to late 2030s, the government said Thursday.