Sources: BBC News
Gold prices reach a new peak of US$2,135.39 per ounce, surpassing the previous record from 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. 2023-12-4
The government announces that Brazil's economy has grown by 4.6%, the largest increase since 2011, after suffering a slump in 2020 due to the COVID-19 recession. 2022-03-4
The G20 finance ministers and central bank governors agree to extend the debt moratorium period for the least developed countries until December. 2021-04-7
Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States2021-03-30
The Office for National Statistics says that the economy of the United Kingdom has contracted by a record 9.9% since the pandemic began, but has narrowly avoided a double-dip recession. This is nonetheless estimated to be the largest annual contraction since 1709. 2021-02-12
British multinational retailer Debenhams announces that it will permanently close all of its brick and mortar stores in the United Kingdom, with the loss of 12,000 jobs, after being bought by online fashion retailer Boohoo.com. 2021-01-25
American Airlines announces it will end service at 15 airports starting October 7. 2020-08-20
Egypt begins disinfection on the Giza pyramid complex as an effort to contain COVID-19. 2020-03-25