Day Headlines in Business News: 2026-01-19
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China hits growth goal after exports boom defied US tariffs (BBC Business 2026-01-19 06:40:23)
While official figures show China hit its growth target, some analysts have cast doubt on the data. -
'Credit-score company encouraged me to borrow again when I was nearly debt-free' (BBC Business 2026-01-19 05:53:46)
A woman who had nearly paid off a £10,000 debt was sent emails suggesting she could apply for new credit cards. -
China hits growth goal despite Trump tariffs turmoil (BBC Business 2026-01-19 02:44:40)
Official figures show the economy grew by 5% in 2025 but slowed to 4.5% in the final three months of the year. -
Faisal Islam: Global disruption looms large over biggest-ever Davos (BBC Business 2026-01-19 00:00:33)
Expect the World Economic Forum to be both the centre of the world this week, and totally bizarre, writes the BBC's economics editor. -
'The finest in the world': Why the US is buying icebreakers from Finland (BBC Business 2026-01-19 00:00:19)
The Nordic nation leads the way when it comes to both the design and construction of the vessels.