Matthew P., Author at Talk Finance

Chevron and ExxonMobil reportedly held talks about a merger

1st February 2021 Matthew P.

The CEOs of the American oil and gas companies Chevron and ExxonMobil reportedly held talks about a merger last year. After the pandemic decimated the demand for oil…

In Foreign Affairs

Britain expects no disruptions in vaccine supplies

31st January 2021 Matthew P.

According to EU officials, the European Commission has made a ‘blunder’ by withdrawing the Brexit protocol across the Irish border in an argument over vaccines with the United…

In Foreign Affairs

AstraZeneca vaccine becomes flashpoint in EU/UK tensions

29th January 2021 Matthew P.

The contract concluded by the European Union with the COVID-19 vaccination manufacturer AstraZeneca has been made public. The agreement, which will, at the request of the company, so…

In Money Matters

EasyJet passenger flow down by 87 percent

28th January 2021 Matthew P.

EasyJet welcomed considerably fewer passengers in the last quarter of 2020, the first of its financial year. Because of viral troubles, lockdown measures and travel restrictions, the passenger…

In Money Matters

Euro are countries sign a new emergency financial convention

27th January 2021 Matthew P.

The 19 euro area countries have signed a new convention on the ESM, the permanent emergency fund for Euro Area countries in financial difficulties. The treaty amendment is…

In Money Matters

IMF revises the forecast of the world economy

27th January 2021 Matthew P.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) sets new economic forecasts for the world economy. The picture is probably a little less gloomy than the fund outlined in October. But…

In Money Matters

Asos wants to by Topshop and a row of other brands

25th January 2021 Matthew P.

The British online clothing vendor Asos is in talks to buy the British Topshop clothing brand and a number of other brands. The fashion company confirms the reports…

In Domestic Affairs

Authorities are considering paying £500 as a welcome bonus for positive COVID test

22nd January 2021 Matthew P.

The authorities are considering paying people if they test positive for the coronavirus. It would amount to £ 500. For example, citizens in England should be encouraged to…

In Money Matters

Burberry turnover decreased 9 percent in Q4

20th January 2021 Matthew P.

In recent months, the British fashion brand Burberry has sold far fewer clothes with the well-known diamond pattern, especially in Europe, as the number of COVID infections has…

In Foreign Affairs

China tries to suppress Alibaba investigation press coverage

8th January 2021 Matthew P.

Chinese media have been ordered by the Beijing government not to report a competition investigation into web store Alibaba. It shows that Beijing regards the case of Alibaba…