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Volkswagen in direct talks with US government regarding tariff deal

German carmakers such as Mercedes-Benz and BMW are also reportedly trying to negotiate tariffs directly with the US Secretary of Commerce, Howard Lutnick.

Business

Ryanair CEO eyes multi-million euro bonus as share price stays high

Michael O’Leary, the CEO of Ryanair, is currently one of the wealthiest businessmen in Ireland and has led the airline since 1994.

Business

How Saudi Arabia is building investment ties with the US and Europe

Saudi Arabia has emerged as a key Middle Eastern player in the last few years and is now attracting billions worth of investments from both the US and Europe.

Economy

UK faces higher fruit and vegetable prices for non-EU goods

Exotic fruits such as pineapples, avocados and mangoes could become more expensive for UK shoppers, along with more common items such as tomatoes.

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Business

Schneider Electric: Grid digitisation key to EU energy resilience

As the first-ever EU-UK summit takes place this week, investing in grid modernisation is among one of the many topics that Schneider Electric would like addressed as it has become more important than ever for the EU to boost its energy profile and protect itself against outages.

Business

Ryanair faces turbulence as airfares decline while costs increase

The airline experienced a 7% drop in average fares for the past financial year, while operating costs such as staff expenses rose.

Business

Why are female entrepreneurs finding it harder to secure loans?

Euronews looks at some of the reasons stopping female founders from accessing as much money as their male counterparts, as well as what can be done about it.

Economy

UK wage growth cools ahead of national insurance hike for businesses

UK wages lagged as businesses dealt with increasing cost pressures and growing economic and geopolitical uncertainty.

Business

Bayer shares soar as company records strong cancer drug demand

Bayer’s strong first quarter performance was mainly driven by its pharmaceuticals division, even as its crop-science branch lagged.

Economy

EBRD cuts regional economic outlook as geopolitical tensions linger

Recent US tariffs and worldwide economic tensions are likely to contribute to subdued economic growth in several key European economies and regions.

Business

Are these the best European countries to start a business in?

Euronews explores which countries in Europe are relatively easier to set up a new business in, given the current economic environment.

Business

Audi records strong performance boosted by electric vehicle sales

Although Audi experienced higher electric vehicle demand in the first quarter, a weaker market outlook and volatile geopolitical environment continues to weigh on the company.

Economy

Should you be planning your retirement with the 30:30:30:10 rule?

This pension planning rule could help you to save enough regularly for future needs and retirement goals, especially in a rapidly changing tax and legal environment.

Business

Why are more private equity companies entering the travel sector?

Private equity companies are increasingly showing an interest in hotels, resorts and restaurants, in an attempt to convert them into higher-performing assets for a successful exit.

Business

Shell launches multi-billion share buyback after beating expectations

Shell announced a $3.5bn (€3.1bn) share repurchase for the next three months, marking the fourteenth quarter in a row that the company has bought back shares worth a minimum of $3bn (€2.7bn).

Economy

UK house prices slow in April as market digests stamp duty changes

While housing prices are expected to be softer in the near future, buying activity is likely to pick up pace as summer progresses, with expectations of further BoE rate cuts also estimated to support this trend.

Business

Volkswagen Group sees plunge in performance as US tariffs pose risks

Volkswagen Group, along with the wider global car industry, is significantly vulnerable to changing US tariffs, mainly because of how globalised auto supply chains currently are.

Business

Deutsche Bank posts robust results boosted by asset management

Higher growth in major divisions such as private banking and investment banking also contributed significantly to Deutsche Bank’s strong performance in the first quarter.

Business

BP sees major downturn as gas trading and refining divisions lag

BP's CEO has reassured investors that BP will be watching market volatility and will be focusing on strengthening its balance sheet to improve shareholder value in the long-run.

Business

Volvo Cars to slash costs worth billions following weaker performance

Volvo Cars cited a planned inventory reduction, as well as wider global auto industry turbulence as reasons for its lagging first quarter performance.

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