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The fate of the proposed merger between Fiat-Chrysler and PSA group to be decided by June 17

May 12, 2020 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on The fate of the proposed merger between Fiat-Chrysler and PSA group to be decided by June 17

In recent years, the automotive industry has experienced a number of mergers leading to the market becoming increasingly dominated by a few large firms, who by joining forces are only getting larger. The proposed $50 […]

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Facebook CEO to agree to paying more taxes overseas

February 18, 2020 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Facebook CEO to agree to paying more taxes overseas

Despite an ongoing US$9 billion court case in the US over tax evasion, the CEO of Facebook Mark Zuckerberg has stated that the social networking company will be willing to pay more taxes outside of […]

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February 7, 2020 Comments Off on Kenya and the US look set to sign a free-trade deal despite Trump’s attacks on global trade

Under President Trump, the US stance towards global trade has become increasingly protectionist, with billions of dollars of tariffs placed on goods from countries all over the world, engagement in a devastating trade war with […]

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April 15, 2025 Comments Off on U.K. Government Seizes Control of British Steel Plant

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Nigeria’s economy on a rapid rise but so are prices

May 13, 2025 Comments Off on Nigeria’s economy on a rapid rise but so are prices

Nigeria’s economy grew 4.6% year-on-year in Q4 2024, marking its fastest expansion in a decade. According to the World Bank, the full-year growth rate reached 3.6% and is expected to continue in 2025. This is […]

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