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Eleanor Butler

Economy

IMF chief: Eurozone has tools for greater growth if it learns from US

The head of the IMF, Kristalina Georgieva, was speaking at a panel in Davos alongside ECB President, Christine Lagarde.

Economy

Eurozone firms see activity lift but barriers to growth persist

Business activity in the eurozone is now expanding for the first time since August 2024, although the upturn remains modest.

Business

IAG emerges as major contender for stake in Portuguese airline TAP

A number of aviation firms, including Lufthansa and Air France-KLM, have also shown interest in the Portuguese carrier but BA owner, IAG, is widely viewed by analysts as the frontrunner.

Economy

UK inheritance tax receipts hit record levels after threshold freezes

The amount of money collected through inheritance tax is likely to rise further in the UK due to recent policy changes.

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Business

Business funding: Where is venture capital flowing in Europe?

Venture investments in Europe lagged last year, although economic bright spots and a rise in exits provide hope for 2025.

Business

Sabadell considers move back to Catalonia as BBVA takeover bid looms

The bank did not give a reason for the potential relocation, although it has previously stressed its importance to the Catalan economy.

Economy

Ireland's economic growth set to cool, warns bosses' lobby group

The predicted cooling is unsurprising given international trade turbulence and the boom seen in recent years, said the Irish Business and Employers Confederation (IBEC).

Business

Which countries are home to the world's most sustainable companies?

The ranking of the 100 most sustainable global firms - compiled by Corporate Knights - shows France and Denmark leading the EU leaderboard.

Business

Volkswagen warns against Trump tariffs as new presidential term begins

The German carmaker is already contending with a sales slowdown, high costs, and competition from cheaper Chinese competitors.

Business

Trade tariffs could cause spike in IKEA prices, says retailer in Davos

The comments from the CEO of IKEA's largest franchisee come as businesses brace for higher trade levies under a Trump presidency.

Business

Křetínský’s EPH approached over sale of Uniper stake, say sources

The Czech energy group EPH has emerged as a potential buyer for Germany's stake in Uniper.

Economy

Developing economies have greater challenges ahead, warns World Bank

Weak investment and climate change threaten growth in developing economies after a period of strong expansion.

Business

Airbus remains positive on yearly deliveries despite missing target

The European planemaker delivered 766 jets last year, marginally missing its goal due to supply chain disruptions.

Economy

French budget talks: Pension reform must remain, says business boss

The warning comes as France's government meets party representatives, hopeful of winning support for a new budget bill.

Economy

Eurozone retail trade shows tepid growth after prior drop in October

The final quarter of last year was disappointing for retailers in the eurozone, with little reprieve forecasted for 2025.

Business

Getty Images announces merger with rival content firm Shutterstock

The union of the two major content firms comes as artificial intelligence is shaking up the image market.

Economy

Inflation eases in Sweden as hopes of rate cut from Riksbank grow

Analysts are now hopeful that the Swedish central bank will lower its key policy rate later this month, following five interest rate cuts last year.

Business

VW management to take €300 million pay cut following union pressure

The news comes after Volkswagen reached a historic deal with unions in December.

Business

US-based Tesla manager blames trade unions for Swedish charging chaos

The long-running strike action, sparked by Tesla’s refusal to sign a collective bargaining agreement, has been labelled "insane" by CEO Elon Musk.

Economy

French finance minister Lombard outlines deficit target for new year

The target allows for more flexibility than the goal set by the previous government, said Éric Lombard.

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