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US carmakers report sharp falls in their sales in December as the economic slowdown drives customers away from showrooms.

US President-elect Barack Obama is seeing Congressional leaders to discuss his stimulus plan, which reports say could total $800bn.

Lady Thatcher leads tributes to her “fearless” economics adviser Sir Alan Walters, who has died aged 82.

The price of oil rises above $47 a barrel on fears of heightened Middle East tension after Israel’s offensive in the Gaza Strip.

Waterford Wedgwood appoints a receiver and says some of its subsidiaries are set to be placed into administration.

European Union officials are to meet to assess the impact of falling gas supplies after the Russia-Ukraine dispute.

The 7 inch single is still making music after 60 years

US carmaker Chrysler receives a $4bn (£2.75bn) emergency government loan to help stave off collapse.

Romania’s runaway economy hits the buffers

What’s behind Russia’s decision to cut gas to Ukraine?