Bloomberg The slowdown of the European economy is “significant” and the European Central Bank could change its interest-rates guidance if it becomes clear the situation isn’t temporary, Governing Council member Francois Villeroy de Galhau said. The extent of the weakness at the end of 2018 has taken policy makers by surprise, with Italy entering recession and Germany narrowly avoiding the …

Bloomberg The collapse of British regional airline flybmi over higher fuel prices and Brexit uncertainty has forced stranded passengers across Europe to fend for themselves, without the prospect of help from the UK government. UK student Mary Ward was in Brussels waiting for a flight to Newscastle when she received the airline’s text that said all flights had been cancelled, …

Bloomberg Yayvo, Pakistan’s second-largest online retailer, is planning to bring in new investors amid competition from Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. The e-commerce company has appointed advisers to help with the fundraising, Yayvo’s head, Adam Dawood, said in an interview in Karachi last week. Yayvo aims to start meeting with potential investors in the Middle East and China next month, according …