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Indrabati Lahiri

Markets

European markets drop following week of interest rate decisions

The Bank of England kept rates steady at 4.5% on Thursday, as inflation remains sticky and global uncertainty ratchets up.

Economy

Bank of England keeps benchmark interest rate stable at 4.5%

The central bank's decision comes amid rising uncertainty over the UK's economic growth, especially as US tariff threats loom.

Economy

Swiss National Bank cuts policy rate further as low inflation persists

Swiss National Bank continued to lower interest rates in March, while highlighting that external geopolitical risks could still be a threat to the Swiss economy and exports.

Markets

European markets subdued as Israel raises tensions in the Middle East

Healthcare companies such as GSK plc and tech companies such as Siemens AG were among the top losers on European markets on Wednesday morning.

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Markets

Why is the global rubber market likely to see shortages in 2025?

Euronews Business looks at the factors impacting the rubber market this year, while also exploring how sustainable farming practices like agroforestry may impact the rubber industry.

Markets

European markets bounce back despite renewed Trump tariff threats

US president Donald Trump has kicked trading tensions up a notch by threatening tariffs on EU alcohol, even as ECB president Lagarde warns that an escalating trade war could have severe global consequences.

Markets

European markets dip as Trump vows to respond to EU’s counter tariffs

European markets respond to escalating tariff anxieties as Canada and the EU announced countermeasures to the US’ 25% steel and aluminium tariffs.

Markets

European stocks rise as Ukraine ceasefire talks boost market sentiment

Euronews Business takes a look at how European and global markets are performing on Wednesday, amid escalating trade tensions and talks on Ukraine.

Business

Porsche shares fall as company warns of lower sales

Porsche has also announced that it will be cutting almost 4,000 jobs as part of a wider reorganising effort, as the company attempts to become more efficient in the medium and long term.

Markets

European markets mixed as investor sentiment remains uncertain

Euronews Business takes a look at how European and global markets are performing on Tuesday, amid escalating global tariff tensions.

Travel News

From safety to sisterhood: Why women prefer female-only tour companies

For International Women’s Day, Euronews Travel spoke to female-led travel companies about what women really want.

Economy

US job market remains strong despite rising global tariff uncertainty

The US job market stayed resilient in February, although there were increasing concerns of the effects of US president Donald Trump's new policies regarding the federal workforce and global tariffs.

Economy

Eurozone economy grows marginally, boosted by household spending

The eurozone economy saw a slight rise in the last quarter of 2024, although major economies such as France and Germany continued to lag.

Economy

UK average house price dips unexpectedly in February as demand slows

Demand for UK houses slowed somewhat last month, especially from first-time buyers, as the stamp duty threshold change - due to come into place from 1 April - looms.

Business

Air France-KLM sees improved performance as passenger demand grows

Air France-KLM’s revenues in 2024 were also supported by increased demand for cargo goods shipments, boosted by e-commerce and shipping disruptions.

Business

Tesla UK sales rise despite unease over Musk’s political involvement

Tesla’s global sales have been increasingly affected by rising competition from Chinese rivals such as BYD and Geely.

Economy

Here’s why Trump’s tariffs could hit Ireland’s pharma sector hardest

The Irish economy is particularly vulnerable to US tariffs against the EU, as it exports relatively more to the US compared to other EU economies.

Business

Chinese EV maker BYD announces share sale, floats Tesla collaboration

The electric vehicle maker has launched Hong Kong’s biggest listing in four years as it seeks cash for overseas expansion.

Markets

Oil prices drop as OPEC+ agrees to gradually hike output from April

Oil prices had already been trading lower in the last few weeks, partly because of expectations that US president Donald Trump could swiftly end Russia’s war in Ukraine. This, in turn, is likely to increase Russian oil output thanks to sanctions relief.

Economy

More rate cuts? Turkish inflation drops for ninth consecutive month

Falling inflation is a positive sign for the country battling with dramatic price rises and a weak lira.

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