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Challenge and hope: analysing Egypt's loan from the IMF

Egypt is to get an International Monetary Fund bailout loan, but can it bring down public debt, control inflation and protect the country's poor?

China

Sales up but growth slows on China's "Singles Day"

The discount shopping day for the unhitched and uncoupled still shifts more goods than the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales days in the United States.

Economy

Italian industrial production better than expected in September

Italy's industrial production declined by less than expected in September, with a healthy gain of 1.2 percent from July to September.

Business Series

Samsung recalls millions of dangerous washing machines

After the problems with its Note 7 smartphones, Samsung is having to recall about 2.8 million top-loading washing machines in the US.

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Economy

Egypt devalues its currency to stabilise the economy

Egypt has effectively devalued its currency by allowing it to trade freely, hoping to stabilising the economy and attracting foreign investment.

Economy

Spain's economy still growing but expansion slows slightly

Spain's economy continues to grow, but it expanded at a slightly slower pace from July to September, rising 0.7 percent from the previous quarter.

Economy

Exports boost US economic growth

The US economy grew at its fastest pace in two years in the third quarter - up 2.9 percent - helped by a surge in exports.

Sport

Sportel jamboree honours Dan Carter

The annual B2B Sportel Convention in Monaco is underway and providing the latest pointers as to where sport is heading in the years to come.

World News

'CETA is not dead' - trade deal can be saved says EU

Brussels still believes a landmark trade deal between the EU and Canada - blocked by Belgium's French-speaking Wallonia region - can succeed.

Belgium

Wallonia rejects EU ultimatum over Canada free trade deal

The Belgian region of Wallonia has rejected today’s ultimatum to withdraw its opposition to the planned free trade pact between the EU and Canada.

Business Series

Bombardier to cut more jobs in Canada and Germany

Canadian plane and train maker Bombardier says it is cutting another 7,500 jobs - 10 percent of its workforce - over the next two years.

Economy

Greece's economic boost from refugee aid

The challenge of dealing with thousands of refugees could have a silver lining for Greece with emergency aid money boosting the country's economy.

Markets

Netflix subscriber boom boosts shares

Shares of Netflix shot up as the video streaming service added nearly 3.6 million subscribers between July and September.

Thailand

Thailand: economic concerns follow king's death

Thailand is beginning a year of mourning for King Bhumibol.

Economy

Eurozone inflation rises in September

Eurozone inflation got a caffeine and nicotine fuelled boost in September as people paid more in restaurants and cafes. Cigarette prices also rose.

Chad

Germany to give extra aid to Chad for Sahel refugees

Germany has announced 8.

Economy

Financial sector job loss warning over Brexit

Top international bankers warn they could start moving staff out of Britain by next year if there's no clarity on UK access to the EU single market.

Business Series

Note 7's burning battery problem slams Samsung's profits

Samsung has revealed it is going to take an initial two billion euro hit from scrapping the Galaxy Note 7 smartphone.

Economy

World Health Organisation urges high taxes on sugary drinks

A tax of at least 20 percent on sugary drinks is being called for by the World Health Organisation to fight the problem of obesity.

Economy

Saudi Aramco boss warns low prices threaten future energy supplies

Saudi Aramco's head Amin Nasser says low prices mean cash-strapped energy companies are not investing risking shortages of oil and gas in the future.