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US inflation at a 40 year high
The cost of goods and services increased by 0.4% for the month of December
Strongest French economic growth for 52 years
Economic growth in France at 7% last year is its strongest performance in 52 years
Apple breaks profit records
Apple breaks records with a profit of $34.6 billion on revenues of nearly $124 billion.
US economy grows at 6.9%
In the last quarter of 2021 the US economy grew at a better than expected annualised 6.9%
WTO lets China impose tariffs on the US
The World Trade Organisation authorises China to impose retaliatory duties on US imports
Italian business leaders meet Putin
Despite the potential Ukraine conflict, Italian business leaders have met President Putin
IMF downgrades the forecast for the global economy
The International Monetary Fund has trimmed half a percentage point off its projection
Central Asia suffers power cuts
Millions of people in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan have suffered power cuts
Ukraine: US troops on high alert over stand-off
Talks between Biden and key European allies over Russia have come to an end.
European Commission announces Ukraine financial aid
The EU Commission president has announced $1bn in financial assistance for Ukraine
