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Eleanor Butler

Economy

Swiss GDP grows underwhelmingly as manufacturing remains weak

The Swiss economy is expanding slowly, buoyed by trade but hit by weak manufacturing figures.

Economy

Turkey falls into recession as interest rates remain sky-high

Analysts believe rate cuts will begin early next year as high borrowing costs stifle investment and production.

Economy

Don't forget the Tiger: The economics of Ireland's general election

Unlike many of its European peers, Ireland's coffers are filled to the brim. Economists warn that the state must save - but winning elections doesn't come cheap.

Business

Gifting olive oil over wine? Waitrose outlines yearly sales trends

The UK supermarket says the "cost of living still counts", but its shoppers are showing "a return to indulgence". Premium olive oil is one product attracting attention.

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Business

UniCredit takeover could cost thousands of jobs, warns Banco BPM boss

The smaller Italian lender had previously flagged "serious concerns" about the "employment and social impacts" of a potential merger.

Business

Air Europa's owner Globalia confirms interest from Air France-KLM

Europe’s airlines are increasingly looking to consolidate to boost competitiveness and expand networks.

Business

Back to 2008? UK proposes looser rules around banker bonuses

Bankers should be able to receive bonuses faster, say regulators - moving away from post-crisis caution.

Business

Banco BPM says surprise Unicredit bid undervalues potential

The bid from the larger Italian lender "does not reflect in any way the profitability and further potential to create value for Banco BPM shareholders", it said in a statement.

Business

France makes a multi-million euro offer for Atos' computing activities

The division includes the company’s artificial intelligence activities and its supercomputers, which can be used for nuclear deterrence.

Business

UniCredit makes surprise offer for Italian rival Banco BPM

The €10bn offer, which would merge two of Italy’s largest lenders, comes while UniCredit is building up its stake in Germany’s Commerzbank.

Business

Cross-border payments still not easy enough, says Revolut Europe CEO

Launched in 2015, Revolut announced earlier this month that it had hit the 50 million customer mark globally, emerging as the most downloaded financial app in Europe.

Business

Could a Trump presidency be an opportunity for Europe's green funds?

The US president-elect, a climate sceptic, is likely to hinder global progress on the green transition. Even so, there may be a silver lining for Europe.

Business

Rivalry intensifies between French watchdogs over electricity pricing

The French competition watchdog warns artificial pricing is unhelpful for consumers and stifles market rivalry. The energy regulator disagrees.

Business

Thyssenkrupp's steel division sees valuation slump

The unit has suffered from rocky economic conditions, fierce competition from Asian manufacturers, and a pressure to decarbonise.

Markets

Samsung shares jump after share buyback announcement

The prospect of a buyback worth trillions of South Korean won has cheered investors after a disappointing year.

Business

Working from wherever: Is hiring across borders worth the risk?

As some firms scale back work-from-home policies, others continue to promote flexible set-ups. Mark Frein, chief operating officer at Oyster, talks to Euronews about remote working - and the benefits of hiring diverse talent.

Economy

Eurozone's economic forecasts slashed following Trump victory

The uncertainty surrounding Trump’s trade policies will hinder growth in the eurozone, according to economists from Goldman Sachs.

USA

How much power does the US president actually have?

The US political system has been designed with guardrails against authoritarianism, but how powerful are these checks and balances?

Economy

US election: What could a Harris win mean for Europe's economy?

As the US prepares to elect a new president, many analysts have outlined what a Trump victory could mean for the global economy. What, on the other hand, could Europe expect from Harris?

Economy

Why is Spain's economy growing faster than its eurozone peers?

The Spanish economy has shown robust growth in recent years, although experts question how long it will last.

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