Mortgage holidays extended for up to six months
Mortgage payment holidays are being extended for homeowners financially affected by the pandemic. Read more at…
New coronavirus lockdowns lead to oil price slump
Oil prices hit a five-month low on Monday following fresh virus-induced lockdowns. Read more at https://www.bbc.com/news/business-54775143
US growth surged in summer but recovery is slowing
The US economy emerged quickly from the depths of the crisis triggered by coronavirus lockdowns this…
For Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google business is booming
Business is booming for America’s tech giants. Read more at https://www.bbc.com/news/business-54741689
Soy sauce: Will it be cheaper next year?
The Department for International Trade has been causing something of a stir on social media, after…
Samsung sees sales surge from rival Huawei’s ban
Samsung Electronics has reported record revenues of $59bn (£45.4bn) in its third quarter. Read more at…
BP returns to profit but pandemic weighs on demand
BP returned to profit in the third quarter, but the global coronavirus crisis continued to hit…
Aston Martin: Mercedes to take 20% stake in luxury brand
Germany’s Mercedes-Benz is to raise its stake in Aston Martin Lagonda as part of the UK…
Toymakers expect strong Christmas sales despite coronavirus
Toymakers are expecting strong global sales during the critical end-of-year festive season, after a surge of…
Stock markets slide as Covid-19 cases rise
US stock markets suffered their sharpest drop in weeks as concerns about the economic impact of…
Britain and Japan sign post-Brexit trade deal
Britain and Japan have formally signed a trade agreement, marking the UK’s first big post-Brexit deal.…
British-bred Royal Enfield speeding ahead in Asia
British-bred Royal Enfield is expanding aggressively as it aims to tap into the world’s biggest motorbike-buying…