Latest articles by William Gritten
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US economy nosedives with worst yet to come
In Depth Current figures do not take April into account, and as such do not show the effect of much of the economic shutdown
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Can you go on holiday this summer?
In Depth Millions depend on tourism for their livelihood, particularly in the summer - what are the chances of countries permitting some travel?
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Should car insurers offer refunds during lockdown?
In Depth Fewer claims being made as drivers stay at home
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How is Russia coping in the pandemic?
In Depth Plummeting oil prices are combining with Covid-19 to badly damage the Russian economy
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Amazon thrives during pandemic - but comes under pressure
In Depth This is a crisis tailor-made for an e-commerce giant like Amazon, and business is booming, even as it faces criticism
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German zoo prepares to feed animals to each other
In Depth Neumunster zoo, deprived of its income from visitors by Covid-19, is running out of the funds it needs
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Is a new global Great Depression inevitable?
In Depth Upcoming recession risks matching the 1930s for severity, but doesn’t have to last as long
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Can a deal be struck to raise oil prices?
In Depth Opec+ will convene today over video link in a bid to boost crude
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The U.K.'s pandemic response shows the U.S. what it's missing
feature As the British people rally around their shared institutions, they have been revealed as both sentimental and as valuing the linchpins of their social democracy
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Coronavirus lockdown hits young, low-paid, and women worst
In Depth A new study has revealed that the industries most affected by the economic shutdown employ some of the most vulnerable members of society
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Coronavirus: what should prisons do?
In Depth Jail conditions make disease control impractical, and many countries are releasing inmates to avoid mass coronavirus infections
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British banks cancel dividends: what does it mean?
In Depth Bank of England applies pressure to UK banks to help bolster the economy in the face of a Covid-19 recession
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Oil price continues to tumble: will petrol get cheaper?
In Depth As Covid-19 cripples the economy, lower fuel prices and reduced inflation may provide some relief
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Coronavirus: how is Covid-19 affecting Russia?
In Depth Vladimir Putin delays vote on extending rule amid pandemic
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Coronavirus: is Donald Trump putting the US at risk?
In Depth The president is bucking the advice of health officials, arguing for a quick restart of the economy
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SoftBank’s WeWork bailout in doubt
In Depth The office space provider faced meltdown before it secured a rescue deal with SoftBank last year - now that deal is under threat
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Should Iran still be sanctioned during the pandemic?
In Depth Calls are growing for sanctions relief as Covid-19 bites hard in Iran, but Tehran continues to orchestrate attacks
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UK schools to close until further notice over coronavirus
In Depth Exams are cancelled, but provision will be made for children of key workers
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Global markets in freefall as Trump adds to jitters
In Depth Investors are panicking about the economic impact of coronavirus - and the US response has exacerbated fears
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Airlines in crisis: coronavirus bites hard
In Depth The aviation industry is concerned it will not bear the weight of the crisis, and some companies could go bust without government help.
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Putin’s plan to rule for longer than Stalin
In Depth Russia’s parliament approves new constitution that allows Putin to stay on for another 16 years
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Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 23 years in jail
In Depth The producer is likely to spend his last years in prison, after receiving a longer-than-expected sentence
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Pepsi enters energy drink market with $3.85bn Rockstar deal
In Depth Pepsi is attempting to diversify by acquiring Rockstar Energy Beverages
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Oil prices plunge as Russia feuds with Saudi Arabia
In Depth Riyadh is retaliating against Moscow’s refusal to cut oil production in response to coronavirus
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