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Angela Barnes

Economy

Spain's economy expands: Why is it outperforming its European peers?

Spain's Gross domestic product (GDP), the measure of value created through the production of goods and services, expanded 0.6% in the fourth quarter of 2023 from the previous quarter.

Economy

Why the Swiss central bank made a surprise cut to its key interest

The Swiss National Bank (SNB) said on Thursday it is trimming its key interest rate, a surprise move that makes Switzerland the first major financial centre to announce a cut in recent months.

The Big Question

What's the outlook for interest rates? Barclays Europe CEO predictions

Francesco Ceccato, the Chief Executive Officer at Barclays Europe, discusses when he thinks the ECB may begin cutting interest rates - and how the forthcoming elections may impact the markets.

Markets

Stocks mixed as Bitcoin jumps over $60,000 for first time since 2021

World shares were mixed on Thursday after a lacklustre day on Wall Street, where selling of technology stocks pulled benchmarks lower - and as Bitcoin jumped above $60,000 for the first time since 2021.

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Economy

Mortgages with interest under 1% - a new era in home financing?

Own New in the UK has launched a mortgage product that will enable borrowers to take out a loan with an interest rate under 1% for those buying new builds - is this the new era of home financing, and will it catch on in Europe?

Markets

European markets higher as tech stocks take Wall Street to record high

Euronews Business rounds-up the week's market action as investors digest the week's earnings and economic data.

Economy

Turkey holds key interest rate at 45% as consumer prices soar

Turkey held its key interest rate at 45% on Thursday as consumer prices rose by nearly 65% in January.

Markets

Rolls-Royce stock rises 7% as company swings to pre-tax profit

Shares in Rolls-Royce Holdings climbed around 7% on Thursday morning after the company reported a pre-tax profit on surging revenue and cost savings.

Business

More than 500 companies named for not paying minimum wage

The UK government has pointed the finger at iconic British businesses such as EasyJet, Greggs, Hamleys and Harrods who it says have failed to pay staff members the minimum wage.

Markets

Barclays stock rises as bank unveils cost-cutting and buyback plans

Barclays stock gained nearly 5% on Tuesday morning as the bank unveiled to investors its cost-cutting and buyback plans.

Business

France's EDF returns to profit as nuclear power generation rebounds

French energy company EDF said on Friday that it returned to profit in 2023 as nuclear fleets reopened.

Markets

What to expect from Nvidia earnings as company's AI influence grows

Nvidia is already popular among investors with its market capitalisation rising to $1.83 trillion last week, surpassing Alphabet’s $1.82 trillion market cap - and now the AI darling of the markets has helped boost the stock of other AI companies by revealing its stake in them.

Economy

Germany now world's third largest economy as Japan loses its spot

Japan slips into recession, becoming the 4th-largest economy, behind the US, China and now Germany.

Markets

Why did Jeff Bezos sell €3.7bn of his Amazon stock over the past week?

Euronews takes a closer look at why Jeff Bezos might have opted to sell €3.7bn ($4bn) of his Amazon stock over the past week.

Markets

Travel giant TUI to leave London Stock Exchange in favour of Germany

Shares in German travel giant TUI were trading lower on Wednesday morning on the London Stock Exchange as the company announced it will leave the exchange.

Economy

German inflation eases raising ECB interest rate cut hopes

German inflation eased to 3.1% in January year-over-year from 3.8% in December, confirming preliminary data, according to the country's federal statistics office.

Markets

European shares rise as S&P 500 hits record high as earnings thrill

Shares climb in Europe as the S&P 500 hits the 5,000 level for the first time as strong financial results continue.

Markets

AstraZeneca shares tumble despite posting strong sales for cancer drug

Shares in AstraZeneca were down nearly 4% on the London Stock Exchange on Thursday morning after reporting its latest financial results.

Business

Offices of French dairy group Lactalis raided over alleged tax fraud

Police searched the offices of French dairy company Lactalis on Tuesday, as part of an investigation into alleged tax fraud.

Markets

TotalEnergies shares slide as company reports fall in earnings

Shares in France's TotalEnergies declined on Wednesday morning after the company reported a 31% drop in fourth-quarter (Q4) earnings.

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