Business

By FRANCE 24 English

A daily update on the latest business and economic news. Live from Monday to Thursday at 9:15am and 6:45pm Paris time.

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March 12, 2019 More countries ground Boeing 737 MAX planes as FAA says it's safe to fly
Australia and Singapore are the latest countries to temporarily ground all Boeing 737 MAX planes, after the Ethiopian Airlines crash on Sunday. The US Federal Aviation Administration says the plane is safe to fly, but published a list of actions it ordered Boeing to take after last year's Lion Air crash. Also today, the pound sterling rises on optimism about Theresa May's latest assurances from the European Union on Brexit.
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March 11, 2019 Could Algeria's economy be revived?
With Algeria's political situation evolving rapidly, we look at the state of the economy and what could change. Also on the show: Boeing is in the spotlight after the second deadly crash within five months involving its new 737 MAX 8 plane. And Donald Trump publishes his spending plans - including more funding for the border wall.
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March 11, 2019 Shutting down Fukushima nuclear plant could cost €648 billion, experts say
Eight years after a tsunami knocked out power and caused a meltdown at three of its four reactors, Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant is still in crisis. The biggest challenge facing TEPCO is the build-up of radioactive cooling water. More than 1.2 million tons have already been stored in tanks built on the site, and space is running out. Meanwhile, the clean-up costs are set to be much higher than initially estimated, according to a private think tank.
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March 08, 2019 US jobs growth drops, stoking fears of global economic slowdown
The United States created 20,000 new jobs in February. The sharp decline missed expectations, stoking fears of a global economic slowdown. Also for International Women's Day, we highlight female entrepreneurs in Europe with Zineb Agoumi, the co-founder of French tech startup EzyGain and a finalist for the Cartier Women's Initiative Awards. She tells us more about her company, which helps people with limited mobility track their progress at home.
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March 08, 2019 Chinese trade data disappoints as ECB fights slowdown
Chinese trade figures post their worst showing in two years, with February exports down over 20% from 2018's numbers. Also on the show: the European Central Bank moves to fight slowing eurozone growth, and vegan sausage has UK bakery chain Gregg's sales figures on a roll.
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March 07, 2019 Downbeat ECB offers fresh stimulus to eurozone banks
The ECB has issued another gloomy forecast for the eurozone - slashing its growth predictions, and announcing fresh stimulus for banks. Naeem Aslam, of Think Markets, weighs in on the timing, and on why investors were surprised. Also on the show: General Motors stops production at the first of five North American factories slated for closure, and farmers in Spain worry about how Brexit will impact their exports.
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March 07, 2019 Why is Huawei suing the United States?
The Chinese technology company Huawei has begun legal action against the United States over a law limiting its business in the country. The case is unlikely to succeed, so why has Huawei taken it? Also today, we look at Facebook's pitch to become more focused on privacy.
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March 06, 2019 Will France's GAFA tax be effective?
France is pushing for a new tax on tech giants like Google, Apple, and Facebook. But how effective will the unilateral move be? Also on the show: Brexit fears lead the OECD to slash its economic growth forecasts, and America's trade deficit hits a ten-year high, despite the Trump administration's trade policies.
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March 06, 2019 France unveils details of digital tax
The French government has announced more details of its plan to impose a tax on the digital revenues of tech giants. Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire is presenting the proposal to the cabinet this Wednesday. France is pressing ahead with the levy, despite a failure to win EU-wide support for the measure. Also today, Goldman Sachs becomes the latest bank to relax its dress code for staff.
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March 05, 2019 Aston Martin 'ready for Brexit'
The Geneva Motor Show is kicking off, with the challenges surrounding green technology and Brexit taking centre stage. Andy Palmer, CEO of Aston Martin, tells us how the luxury car brand has been preparing for the UK's exit from the EU. Also on the show: Huawei opens a cybersecurity lab in Brussels, and Forbes releases its latest ranking of the world's billionaires.
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