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Vatican Bank launches 'Catholic-based' stock indices

The Vatican Bank has officially launched two equity indices, one in the US and another in the eurozone, which are comprised of stocks that reputedly abide by Catholic principles.

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Google parent company Alphabet plans to sell rare 100-year bond

Google’s parent company Alphabet is offering a rare 100-year bond in sterling markets after its original $20bn (€16.8bn) US dollar bond sale was massively oversubscribed. This makes it the first tech company to sell a century bond since Motorola in 1997.

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Asian markets rise after Takaichi win, while US futures trend lower

Asian markets rose after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secured a two-thirds supermajority in a historic landslide victory in Japanese elections, boosting fiscal stimulus prospects.

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‘Act of self-harm’: Fears UK will cut climate finance for poor nations

The UK government tells Euronews Green it is “modernising” its approach to international climate financing – but declined to comment on alleged cuts.

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Make the Saving and Investment Union a reality, Calviño says

The European Investment Bank president's intervention comes ahead of the Informal European Council in mid-February.

Tech News

Women in tech and finance are more at risk from AI-led job losses

A new report by the City of London Corporation highlights that women employees in tech and finance industries could be more at risk from automation-led job losses.

Economy

Japan's central bank holds rates steady ahead of elections

The Bank of Japan announced this Friday that its policy interest rate remains unchanged at 0.75%. The decision comes after a huge sell-off in Japanese bonds this week, triggered by Prime Minister Takaichi's call for snap elections, and unfunded tax cuts that fuelled inflation fears.

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As stablecoins rise, how are governments responding worldwide?

Stablecoins experienced a record-breaking year, driven by both major countries and companies incentivising their use worldwide.

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Qatar’s banking advantage: Expanding pathways for global capital

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As the World Economic Forum takes stage once again in Davos, Euronews will moderate a discussion co-hosted by Qatar National Bank (QNB), Commercial Bank Qatar (CBQ), Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) and Doha Bank.

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Morgan Stanley files to launch Bitcoin and Solana ETFs

Morgan Stanley is diving into crypto waters after filing to launch Bitcoin and Solana ETFs on Tuesday. The move signals major US banks are no longer sitting on the sidelines.

Europe News

What will joining the eurozone mean for the Bulgarian economy?

The Balkan country of 6.5 million people joined the EU in 2007 and formally began the process of joining the eurozone in 2018.

Markets

The business of predicting the future is booming despite EU pushback

Prediction markets are ushering in a new era where collective judgement and "crowd wisdom" are no longer theoretical concepts but tradable commodities. Yet despite their growing success, they remain banned in many EU countries.

The Europe Conversation

EU's Albuquerque calls to seize momentum for capital markets union

The EU's financial services chief Maria Luís Albuquerque calls on lawmakers to seize what she described as a "moment of urgency" to finalise tools to create a true European capital markets union. Albuquerque says its completion could unlock trillions and boost the European economy.

Business

Italy’s banking clash: MPS, Mediobanca, and their billionaire backers

Although the EU is pushing for greater banking consolidation in Europe, the reality in Italy is proving complicated.

The Europe Conversation

EU Commissioner Jørgensen: Housing crisis needs 'holistic approach'

In an interview with Euronews, EU Housing Commissioner Dan Jørgensen calls upon investors, authorities and market players to work together to find a solution for an emergency impacting more and more EU citizens.

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Eight EU countries face warning from Brussels over budget spending

Eight member states, including Spain, Hungary and the Netherlands, could face a formal reprimand from the European Commission in June if they do not take further action to stay within the EU’s public spending rules.