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Economy

US Federal Reserve set to announce quarter-point cut to its key rate

Federal Reserve officials on Wednesday will likely signal a slower pace of interest rate cuts next year compared with the past few months, which would mean that Americans might enjoy only slight relief from still-high borrowing costs for mortgages, auto loans and credit cards.

Markets

What is the UK’s project Pisces? New private stock market explained

The FCA has launched a consultation on the proposed launch of a new private stock market called Pisces. Here's a look at how it would work.

Business

Volkswagen workers in Germany ready to strike in early December

Volkswagen workers are set to strike in Germany in early December and union IG Metall said in a circulated pamphlet that it is "necessary".

Markets

European auto stocks slide as investors consider Trump tariffs threat

European automakers took a share price hit on Tuesday after Donald Trump threatened sweeping tariffs on China, Mexico and Canada.

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Markets

Bitcoin reaches all-time high as Trump support for crypto gathers pace

The price of Bitcoin reached $97,000 on Thursday, climbing 4.54%, marking an all-time high for the cryptocurrency.

Business

Beko Europe announces 1,935 redundancies: What is the group's plan?

Beko Europe has announced the closure of two sites resulting in nearly 2,000 redundancies.

Business

European mobile payment system Wero launches in Belgian banks

Wero, the new European mobile payment system, has launched in Belgian banks this week.

Economy

Eurozone annual inflation hits ECB target as it rises to 2% in October

Eurostat data released on Tuesday showed eurozone inflation rose to the European Central Bank's 2% target in October.

Business

Trump says 'lovely' EU will have to pay a 'big price' to trade in US

Donald Trump, the Republican US presidential candidate, said at a campaign event on Tuesday night that the EU will have to pay "a big price" if he wins the election.

Economy

UK Treasury chief Rachel Reeves unveils £40bn tax hikes in budget

UK Treasury chief Rachel Reeves unveils budget with £40bn in tax hikes and says she'll "invest, invest, invest".

Economy

Portugal minimum wage rises: How does it compare to EU counterparts?

Plans to increase Portugal's minimum wage has been announced - but the higher salary is still far below some of its European Union counterparts.

Business

Will tensions in the Middle East lead to another energy price shock?

Will tensions in the Middle East lead to another market price shock in Europe? Energy analyst Dr Yousef Alshammari shares his outlook on oil prices with Euronews Business.

Business

Intel postpones construction of German chip factory for two years

US chip-maker Intel has announced plans to postpone the construction of a factory in Germany for at least two years.

Economy

European Central Bank cuts interest rates again as inflation slows

The European Central Bank (ECB) has cut its key interest rates as the markets expected, marking its second reduction this year following a move in June.

Economy

Bank of France deputy governor on the challenges central banks face

Banque de France (Bank of France) deputy governor, Agnès Bénassy-Quéré, spoke to Euronews' Angela Barnes about the challenges ahead for central banks as the latest ECB rate decision hangs in the balance.

Economy

How many people were unemployed across the EU and Eurozone in July?

Eurostat has released its latest data on the number of people without a job across the EU and Eurozone in July 2024.

Markets

Bayer stock soars as German pharma company wins Roundup legal battle

Shares in German pharmaceutical and biotechnology company Bayer climbed nearly 13% on Friday after the company won a legal battle in the US related to its Roundup weedkiller.

Business

Ryanair boss warns passenger cap could drive up airfares next summer

The boss of low-cost airline Ryanair has warned that a passenger cap being imposed on the group could drive up airfares next summer.

Business

Resurgence in packaged holidays and bankruptcy of FTI lifts TUI profit

Europe's largest tour operator TUI beat profit expectations with its latest financial results for the third quarter on Wednesday.

Economy

Sterling gains against the euro as UK wage growth hits two-year low

The pound sterling gained against the euro on Tuesday morning as latest data from the UK showed wage growth at a two-year low.

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