International Economic
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US JOLTS survey for March may point to labour market slowdown
Labour demand in the States deteriorated quite sharply in February, possibly adding to evidence of a slowdown in hiring, the results of a closely-followed survey showed.
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Differences between China and EU mount ahead of annual summit
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and European Union institution leaders are set to meet in Brussels on Tuesday at the annual EU-China summit but could face differences over trade and investment.
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IMF slashes 2019 global GDP forecast
The world's economic watchdog took an axe to its near-term forecasts for global growth for the third time in six months, warning that the outlook for a projected recovery in growth was "precarious".
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UK power grid readies itself for using 100% renewables by 2025
National Grid is readying itself to phase out fossil fuels and be able to use 100% renewable energy sources for short periods of time from 2025.
US small business optimism improves a touch in March
Small business sentiment in the US improved just a touch in March, according to the National Federation of Independent Business.