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Economy

Big drop in German consumer confidence beats hopes of economic growth

A key survey shows Germans preparing to tighten their belts rather than boost private consumption, the sector which provides half of the GDP in Europe's biggest economy.

Business

Stellantis announces plans to close Vauxhall van-making plant at Luton

The French-Italian car giant says it is planning more investment to enhance its other UK factory at Ellesmere Port as the UK's sustainable, EV-only volume manufacturing plant.

Economy

What beef do EU farmers have with the Mercosur free trade deal?

The deal has been 25 years in the making and it aims to create one of the largest free trade zones in the world - but farmers in Europe are heavily opposed to sealing it, saying that they cannot compete with South American livestock producers.

Markets

Winter is coming: Volatile energy prices set to return in Europe

Rising natural gas prices and increasing uncertainty are set to dominate Europe's energy outlook for the coming winter.

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Economy

Modest growth in the German economy helps it avoid a recession

Europe's biggest economy expanded by 0.1% in the third quarter, revised down from the first estimate of a 0.2% rise.

Economy

How can the EV charging sector fuel the European economy?

Creating hundreds of thousands of jobs and adding more than €90bn to the European economy over the next 10 years is the EV charging sector's promise if certain hurdles are cleared from the pathway of e-mobility in Europe.

Business

European hotspots for AI: These are the leading countries in 2024

Germany has shown a huge improvement this year in a new ranking for the best hotspots for AI startups. Even so, Europe's strongest economy still falls short of the top spot.

Economy

UK inflation rises to 2.3% as energy bills push up consumer prices

Inflation in the UK rose sharply to a six-month high in October, above the BOE's 2% target, scaling back bets that there will be further cuts in borrowing rates this year.

Economy

EU-Mercosur trade deal: Winners and losers in Europe

European member states are facing benefits and drawbacks as the sealing of the strategically important deal is drawing closer.

Markets

Olive oil prices on track to halve, says world's biggest producer

One of the most difficult periods for the industry is coming to an end and will be driving prices down to half of their all-time high in the coming months, according to Spain's Deoleo.

Economy

What Europe can learn from the US about growth, reveals IMF report

A slowdown in productivity growth in Europe has became one of the key reasons behind a widening per capita income gap with the United States, according to the IMF's latest productivity report.

Economy

How could Europe's biggest economy lose out under Trump's plans?

The German economy, already in decline, could be about to lose 1% of GDP due to the trade tariffs, promised by US President-Elect Donald Trump.

Business

Shell wins landmark climate case - what does it mean for investors?

The current court decision does not mean that the oil giant will turn away from its green targets, but it will mean Shell can continue its present level of drilling.

Markets

Trump trade: What investors need to consider in the long term

Following the euphoria on the stock markets that greeted the victory of President-elect Donald Trump, analysts have been looking at what could do well for investors in the long-term.

Business

BMW: German car maker's profits tumble as sales plunge in China

The iconic German car maker is the latest car manufacturer to be hit by falling sales, including in China, where sales were down by almost 30%.

Business

The Trump effect - how his election victory buoyed his media business

As Donald Trump heads back to the White House his media company Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) posted heavy losses. Despite this, shares in the company have soared, increasing the wealth of the President-Elect.

Economy

Sweden cuts key interest rate to boost staggering economy

Sweden cuts its key rate by 0.5 percentage points to 2.75%, the largest reduction in over a decade.

Economy

Trump's economic agenda: Why is the Irish economy in danger?

US trade tariffs are "one of the biggest near-term risks to the Irish and European economies", according to experts.

Business

Netflix's European offices searched over suspected tax fraud

Offices of the streaming giant have been searched in France and the Netherlands, as part of an investigation into suspected tax fraud.

Business

Thousands of jobs to go at German car parts maker Schaeffler

The company is downsizing at 10 locations in Germany and five other sites in Europe, further illustrating the challenges facing the European car industry.

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