Now playing Next Markets Gold passes €2000 an ounce level: What's the continuing allure? In a week that saw 10 central bank meetings around the globe, gold prices surged to new record highs for the first time in the precious metal's history. 22/03/2024
Now playing Next Economy Bank of Japan ends opts for first interest rate hike in 17 years Japan's central bank has decided to end its era of negative interest rates following signs that the country's decades-long deflation is coming to an end. 19/03/2024
Now playing Next Egypt European Union announces €7.4 billion package of aid for Egypt European Union announces €7.4 billion package of aid for Egypt to fund efforts in curbing migration. 17/03/2024
Now playing Next Economy France's inflation figures dip but energy prices keep spark alive France's inflation rate stood at 3% in February year-on-year, only 0.1% lower than the previous month. 15/03/2024
Now playing Next Economy Hardy Russian economy a key selling point as Putin plans reelection “For most Russians, who choose to ignore the war, the economy is really the biggest issue,” one expert said. 12/03/2024
Now playing Next Green News EU Policy. European leaders ‘outpaced’ by increasing risk from climate change The situation is already critical as climate change leads to increasingly frequent and severe flooding, drought and rising sea levels. Without urgent action by governments and EU leaders the impact is likely to become 'catastrophic' over the coming years, the European Environment Agency warns. 11/03/2024
Now playing Next Economy India and EFTA sign $100 billion free trade deal India and EFTA now need to ratify the agreement before it can come online, with Switzerland planning to do so by next year. 11/03/2024
Now playing Next Economy As Europe's economy languishes, when will the ECB cut interest rates? While new figures confirm economic stagnation in the EU at the end of last year, eyes turn to predictions from Bank of America that the ECB will cut interest rates in June. 08/03/2024
Now playing Next Economy French industry tumbles at start of 2024 Insee said the 1.1% decline was largely due to significantly lower output in the transportation and automotive sectors. 05/03/2024
Now playing Next Economy China sets ambitious economic target but it won't be easy to achieve China's premier has outlined plans to boost spending on developing advanced technology, fortifying the country's military and supporting the economy, among many other longstanding goals. 05/03/2024
Now playing Next Economy 'Buy one, get one free': France forbids supermarket mega sales French supermarkets can no longer offer discounts of more than 34% for various personal and household products. The new law aims to protect smaller companies against the might of multinationals' mega sales. But how will it work for consumers? 04/03/2024
Now playing Next Economy 'Eroded democracy' threatens Serbia's EU relations and economic growth For the first time in 12 years, since President Aleksandar Vučić's party has been in power in Serbia, official measures approved in Brussels are sending a clear warning to Serbian authorities: there'll be no more EU funding unless allegations of election fraud are thoroughly investigated. 04/03/2024
Now playing Next Economy Swiss inflation continues to slow down in February Data for the month of February shows inflation is back to its 2021 level, at 1.2%, compared with the same time last year, putting Switzerland on the same path as its European neighbours. 04/03/2024
Now playing Next Markets OPEC+ oil giants extend oil output cuts amid economic uncertainty Russia is among the countries announcing cut extension, announcing an additional voluntary reduction of 471,000 barrels per day for the second quarter. 04/03/2024
Now playing Next Markets The Week Spotlight: ECB rate decision takes centre stage Euronews Business provides a roundup of what to look out for in the markets this week. 04/03/2024
Now playing Next Economy Eurozone inflation cools, but not as much as expected Falling inflation figures from the Eurozone and its biggest economies will come as a relief to the ECB, which makes its next interest rate decision next week. 01/03/2024
Now playing Next Economy Swiss economy sees modest growth, buoyed by services The accommodation and food services sector increased by 3.5%, while increased travel helped to push up the transport and communication sector by 0.4%. 29/02/2024
Now playing Next Economy EU grapples with Russia's frozen assets amid Ukraine crisis EU weighs using Russia's frozen assets to support Ukraine, a proposal by von der Leyen. Legal, financial, and political hurdles loom large, stirring debate among critics. 29/02/2024
Now playing Next world news Bitcoin stock surpasses €55,000 mark Bitcoin stock has surged to its highest since 2021, on its way to breaking a two-year record. 28/02/2024
Now playing Next The Big Question Microsoft President on how AI is going to change life as we know it In an interview with Euronews, Brad Smith, President of Microsoft suggests that if AI ‘is the most powerful technology in the world, shouldn't it have at least as much regulation as a carton of milk?’ 28/02/2024