Economists See South Africa Averting Second-Quarter Contraction

[ad_1] South Africa’s economy probably avoided a contraction in the second quarter, despite record power cuts, logistical constraints and sagging consumer confidence. In the view of analysts polled by Bloomberg…

Stag-What? Shoppers Shake Off Economy Fears: The London Rush

[ad_1] Hi, I’m Leo from Bloomberg’s UK Breaking News team, catching you up on this morning’s business stories. I’m aware that some readers might be nursing a Christmas party hangover…

Germany’s Economic Downturn Eases as French Slump Persists

[ad_1] A recession in the euro area is looking increasingly likely as the economic downturn persists in the final quarter of the year, private-sector activity surveys showed. S&P Global’s purchasing…