Less consumption, idle factories, broken global supply chains. It's not just the Chinese economy that is suffering from the spread of the coronavirus — but the moment of truth is yet to come.

The port of Pointe-Noire has been a focal point of the Republic of Congo's economy for many years. However, a fall in oil prices since 2014 has caused a crisis for local businesses, as the port bore the brunt of the country's economic crisis. at the port of Pointe-Noire.

Calls for exhaustive dialogue continue to trail the passage of Nigeria’s Finance Bill 2019. Taiwo Oyedele, Partner and West Africa Tax Leader at PwC Nigeria, says the bill is in line with global best practices and offers potential positive impact for Nigeria’s economy. He joins CNBC Africa’s Christy Cole on the side-lines of the Executive Session on Finance Bill and Tax Strategy where Nigeria’s Finance Minister, Zainab Ahmed convened with stakeholders to discuss the country’s 2019 Finance Bill.

Germany's economy dodges recession

The German economy has surprised experts by growing slightly in the third quarter. The narrow escape was largely due to consumer spending.

Group accuses Shell of sabotaging Nigeria's economy

Bloomberg Economics’ New Economy Drivers and Disrupters Report tracks the forces threatening the world’s hottest economies. Bloomberg Economics’ Scott Johnson and Bloomberg Editor-in-Chief John Micklethwait discuss the findings of the report on "Bloomberg Surveillance."

How Macri has failed to turn Argentina's economy around

Anger at Lebanon's ruling elites is spilling onto streets across the country. For a second day, tens of thousands called for the government to fall over corruption, a collapsing economy and poor services.

The Chinese economy grew an underwhelming 6% in quarter three, its weakest rate in at least 27 years. An ongoing trade war with the US continues to weigh on the world's second-largest economy.

Helen Qiao, a chief greater China economist at Bank of America, discusses China’s economy, PBOC stimulus, and the boosting of imports of U.S. consumer goods. Marc Chandler, a global forex managing partner at Bannockburn, joins the conversation on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Americas."

The shipping industry has long been one of the most important to the world economy, and one of the most destructive to the environment. New regulations come into effect on January 1 which could have a profound impact.