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Economy

Flybe, Largest regional airline ceased to exist

Europe’s Largest Regional Airline Flybe Ceased to Exist

On Thursday, the largest independent regional airline in Europe, Flybe, filed for administration and ceased all operations.  Falling demand, as well as the coronavirus outbreak, dealt the final blow to the carrier. It is worth mentioning that Flybe grounded all flights as it enters administration. Moreover, the once-thriving carrier informed the passengers; it does not …

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China's economy

The Impact of Coronavirus on China’s economy

The world’s second-largest economy is struggling to deal with the coronavirus outbreak. Moreover, China’s economy could plunge into its first contraction in decades. Last month, companies had to cope with various problems. They struggled to reopen their factories, shops, etc. Furthermore, it was hard to hire workers as Chinese authorities-imposed travel restrictions and closed factories …

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American Results Show Less Selling and More Buying

Supply chains in the American market slowed down in February with less orders contracted worldwide. This reflected worries related to supply chains affected by the coronavirus, which promptly reignited fears of a global recession. Construction spending also increased by the most in nearly two years in the same month. It previously hit a record high …

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Trump administration and small companies

The Impact of Federal Budget on the Small Businesses

U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed federal budget for 2021 is a severe blow for small businesses. Trump is proposing to eliminate or drastically reduce the aid to small businesses. It is important to mention that such cuts result in insignificant savings. Moreover, recommended budget cuts will have a dramatic impact on small businesses. Hopefully, presidential …

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The state of the local economy

Top Economies and the Risk of Recession

Ongoing coronavirus outbreak, along with pre-existing weaknesses, may cause serious problems for the top economies. Moreover, the coronavirus continues to spread, and there are signs that some of the top economies are moving towards the recession. For example, the world’s third-largest economy fell 1.6% in the fourth quarter of 2019. The country had to deal …

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Local economy and various factors

Argentina’s Debt Crisis and the International Monetary Fund

South America’s second-largest country is on the cusp of another devastating default according to analysts. Meanwhile, international investors are closely monitoring the situation, as they would like to know how Argentina’s government would handle these problems. It is important to mention that Argentina needs to restructure $100 billion in debt. Out of $100 billion, the …

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General Motors Decided to Leave Several Markets

U.S. carmaker General Motors made the decision to discontinue the iconic Holden brand. On Sunday, the Detroit automaker announced that it would gradually close its sales, design and engineering operation Australia and New Zealand. Moreover, it will discontinue its Holden brand by 2021. Interestingly, the Holden brand dates back to the 19th century. Moreover, General …

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