US lawmakers nearing potential breakthrough on debt ceiling
Stop-gap measure considered to extend limit to December
US economic growth weaker than expected in second quarter
GDP advanced 6.5% on annualised basis as strong consumption offset by lagging private investment
Federal Reserve expects US economy to grow by 6.5% this year
Central bank sharply upgrades forecasts but signals no rate rises until at least 2024
Senior Republicans defy pressure from Trump to nullify election
Mike Pence and Mitch McConnell turn backs on desperate attempt to cling to power
US economic activity rebounds at a record pace
Bounce offers opportunity for Trump to tout economic recovery in final pitch to voters
Federal Reserve official warns US recovery may be ‘levelling off’
Atlanta bank chief Raphael Bostic says he is troubled by data on business openings
US takes aim at digital services taxes in EU
Trump administration expands probe that led to tariff threat against France last year
US small business rescue fund runs out of cash
Congress has not yet reached a deal to replenish $350bn pot
US grants Huawei another 90 days to buy from US suppliers
Commerce Secretary extends reprieve to Chinese firm while extending economic blacklist
US to delay some tariffs on Chinese goods
Levies on some laptops, toys and clothing will start in December, not September
Trump to hit $300bn in Chinese goods with 10% tariff
Stocks and treasury yields fall after latest escalation in trade war with Beijing
US Fed chief’s statement to Congress signals rate cut imminent
‘Uncertainties about the outlook have increased in recent months,’ says Jay Powell
US Fed holds rates but points to possible cuts in the future
Fed downgrades its description of the health of the US economy
World Bank president Jim Yong Kim abruptly resigns
Official to join firm focusing on infrastructure investment in developing economies
Alitalia sale delayed after string of woes at European airlines
Italy’s economic development ministry blamed the delay on “extraordinary events” changing the “strategic dynamics” in the sector
Ryanair hindered by Italian plan to avoid Alitalia break-up
Budget carrier has previously said it’s interested in Alitalia’s long-haul business
Pressure builds on Rome’s new mayor amid claims of ‘garbage coup’
Virginia Raggi has come under fire for not dealing with piles of rubbish in the Eternal City
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