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
France's GDP contracts 8.3% in 2020, the country's worst economic performance since World War II. 2021-01-29
The S&P Global Ratings downgrades Lebanon's credit rating for its external debt to "selective default" (SD), following defaults due to the resignation of the government in the aftermath of the August 4 explosion in Beirut and the implementation of a two-week lockdown from August 18 following a surge in infections. 2020-08-21
British department store retailer Debenhams files for administration due to "unprecedented" circumstances caused by the United Kingdom's coronavirus lockdown. 2020-04-6
The Federal Reserve Bank announces the commitment to buy any amount of government-backed securities needed to keep interest rates down. Among other measures being developed to support the real economy, it will also establish a special purpose vehicle allowing it to buy investment-grade corporate bonds directly. 2020-03-23
The Geneva Motor Show is cancelled due to the Swiss ban on gatherings larger than 1000 people. 2020-02-28