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VW talks: Union demands deal before Christmas
VW talks: Union demands deal before Christmas

VW talks: Union demands deal before Christmas

Volkswagen has threatened plant closures and layoffs in a bid to reduce labor costs. Workers could declare strikes starting in December if talks fall through. Workers’ representatives have called for a deal
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German exports rise unexpectedly high in March
German exports rise unexpectedly high in March

German exports rise unexpectedly high in March

A good demand for German products in the US and China has resulted in a surprisingly high export rate in March. But economic growth in the first quarter remained miniscule. German exports
7 months ago
FAA opens Boeing probe over possible 'falsified' 787 records
FAA opens Boeing probe over possible 'falsified' 787 records

FAA opens Boeing probe over possible ‘falsified’ 787 records

The planemaker informed the aviation safety regulator last month that required tests on its 787 aircraft model were not performed. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Monday it had opened an investigation into Boeing after the American
7 months ago
German consumer confidence hits two-year high
German consumer confidence hits two-year high

German consumer confidence hits two-year high

Consumer confidence rose for the third month in a row in Europe’s largest economy, according to a market research survey. Germany is seeing mild economic improvement after grappling with slow growth and
7 months ago
IMF cuts growth outlook for Germany
IMF cuts growth outlook for Germany

IMF cuts growth outlook for Germany

The International Monetary Fund has revised its growth outlook for the eurozone’s biggest economy by 0.3 percentage points. The German economy is predicted to be the slowest-growing of all G7 states this
7 months ago
China: Economy outperforms first quarter forecasts
China: Economy outperforms first quarter forecasts

China: Economy outperforms first quarter forecasts

Strong performance in the manufacturing sector as well as new infrastructure projects helped China’s economy surpass expectations for the first three months of the year. China’s economy grew far more than expected in
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