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Looking back, I have no idea how I became a journalist. It could have turned out very differently. At one point I wanted to be an elevator boy but felt that the job would have too many ups and downs. Like the world's economies.

The more things change, the more they stay the same. That, at least, is what the French say — although, of course, what they actually say is Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose. Recent events prove this point.

This week, we look at what the business press has to say about an economic slowdown in China — and why it’s wrong to blame the Germans for Europe's financial troubles.

This week, we look at media comment on immigration policies in Britain and on how the continuing euro crisis is affecting investor confidence.

The latest figures show that France and Germany's economic growth has ____.

I am trying my best not to write about the euro every week. Honestly, I am. This week, I wanted to tell you about the excellent customer service encounter I had with Deutsche Telekom. But you wouldn't have believed me...

The Greek prime minister has resigned and now so has his Italian counterpart . We look at what the business press has to say about leadership in Greece and Italy.