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Now playing Next Good Morning Europe Aid packages help minimise impact of virus on world econonomies The effect of the Coronavirus on the economy is being felt across the globe. Aid packages are being introduced by countries in the hope these might help people who are unable to work and potentially in financial difficulties. The UK has pledged 330 Billion pounds and the US 1 Trillion dollars. 18/03/2020
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Now playing Next world news Which are the most competitive countries in the world? Six Europeans countries figure in the top 10 most competitive nations globally, according to the World Economic Forum. 17/10/2018
Now playing Next Business US economy grows at fastest rate in four years First quarter growth for 2018 was up 2.2 percent rising to 4.1 percent for the second quarter 27/07/2018
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Now playing Next World US sees stronger economic growth The economy increased at a solid 2.9 percent annual rate, a sharp upward revision that caps three straight quarters of healthy growth 28/03/2018
Now playing Next USA Trump economic adviser Gary Cohn resigns Donald Trump's top economic adviser resigns amid speculation he's angry about plans to impose new import tariffs. 07/03/2018
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Now playing Next no comment US shoppers splurge on Black Friday deals Even before Black Friday had dawned, US shoppers had already begun splurging - spending some one and a half billion dollars by Thanksgiving evening. 24/11/2017
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