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Eleanor Butler

Economy

Should European countries abolish inheritance taxes?

The "death tax" is one of the most emotive and controversial levies, but what would its abolition mean for inequality?

Economy

Scholz’s visit to China: Balancing distance and diplomacy

The German leader wrapped up a three-day visit to China this week, and trade was high on the agenda. Can the EU afford to be protectionist - and is cooperation on the cards?

Business

TSMC surpasses profit forecasts as it rides high on surging AI demand

The world’s largest chipmaker recorded a rise in first-quarter income and revenue, driven by demand for AI-related chips.

Economy

Capital Markets Union: What is it and what could it bring to Europe?

EU leaders gather in Brussels to discuss the ongoing challenge of creating a Capital Markets Union. Euronews Business explains the aims behind the plan.

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Markets

ASML results spook market as sales drop below expectations

Net sales for the Dutch semiconductor firm seen as disappointing, coming in at 21.6% lower than predicted.

Business

IKEA opens its first Irish distribution centre to speed up deliveries

The Dublin site will mean that IKEA’s business in Ireland will have one of the shortest delivery times in Europe, according to the firm.

Economy

Italian inflation steadies as markets eagerly await ECB rate cut

A drop in energy prices brings monthly inflation to a lower-than-expected rate as price increases also cool on an annual basis.

Business

Italy looks into claims of Ryanair breach of anti-competition rules

The Italian competition regulator is looking into allegations that the Irish airline abused its position as the country's leading airline.

Business

AstraZeneca CEO set to earn £18.7 million after shareholder backing

More than 60% of shareholders backed the decision to raise Pascal Soriot’s pay packet, solidifying his position as the highest earning FTSE 100 boss.

Economy

UK economy grows for the second month in a row after mild recession

February's expansion in national output raises hopes that the UK is moving out of a recession.

Business

McKinsey to cut hundreds of jobs as consultancy demand weakens

The consultancy giant is planning for another series of lay-offs following a pandemic hiring boom.

Economy

The smart economics of clean air: Financial institutions urged to act

A commission chaired by former New Zealand PM and former WHO Chief Scientist calls on the World Bank and others to act on air pollution.

Business

Boeing falls behind with plane supplies as Airbus picks up speed

Aircraft deliveries from Boeing fall to their lowest level since mid-2021 while Airbus records a quarterly jump for the same period.

Economy

UK consumers struggle with bills despite easing housing costs

Housing costs are well past last summer’s peak, although affordability issues continue to hamper the UK market.

Markets

Back to basics: Want to start investing but don't know how?

Investing can seem daunting if you're a beginner. Here's a simple guide to help you get started.

Economy

German industrial production picks up at fastest rate seen in a year

Factory output in Germany surpasses predictions for February, although a significant recovery seems far off.

Business

Beauty group Puig hopes to raise more than €2.5bn by going public

Barcelona-based beauty group Puig, owner of Paco Rabanne, Charlotte Tilbury, and Caroline Herrera, announces IPO plans.

Economy

Weak rise in German factory orders points to continued economic slump

Lower-than-expected demand for German manufacturing suggests dark days may still lie ahead for the country’s industry.

Economy

UK house prices fall after five months of consecutive growth

A delayed timeline for interest rate cuts has pushed up mortgage costs, holding back buyer demand.

Business

Amazon axes hundreds of jobs in cloud computing division

The tech giant is set to lay off workers in its Amazon Web Services unit as part of a restructuring strategy.

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