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Economy

Fed headache ahead as tariffs fuel higher prices and slower hiring

The prospect of high inflation stemming from widespread tariffs along with weaker hiring could put the Federal Reserve in a difficult spot, Fed policymakers said in minutes from last month's meeting.

Business

Why Trump’s tariffs are a serious threat to the German car industry

US tariffs are affecting up to €67bn of EU automotive industry exports, the majority of which are coming from Germany. BMW, Volkswagen and Mercedes must choose between pausing shipments or absorbing tariff costs.

Business

New tariffs from the US are about to hit the pharmaceutical sector

Despite sparking global-market turmoil with last week’s announcement, the US President is promising new tariffs, now targeting the previously exempted pharmaceutical sector.

Business

Swiss chocolatiers face bittersweet Easter after Trump's tariffs

With the normally brisk Easter season around the corner, the mood in Switzerland's chocolate business is bittersweet, thanks to high cacao prices and — now — the newly added US tariffs on imports.

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Economy

How car tariffs and defence spending are shaping growth in Europe

Uncertainty around US trade tariffs is costing the eurozone and the UK economy billions this year and the next, which cannot be entirely offset by increased defence spending in 2025.

Business

US egg shortage: Is Europe ready to help despite tariff tensions?

The US government is on a global egg hunt, seeking exports from countries in Europe and elsewhere to ease a severe domestic shortage.

Business

British Steel closes plant after failing to get UK government help

More than 2,000 jobs are at risk as Britain's second-biggest steelmaker failed to get an agreement with the UK government to support further operations.

Economy

US growth upgraded to 2.4%, Commerce Department says

The expansion in the last three months of 2024 was supported by a surge in consumer spending and is an improvement on previous estimates.

Economy

French deficit came in lower than expected in 2024 but risks remain

The public deficit was 5.8% of GDP in 2024 instead of the expected 6%, yet the Minister of the Economy said it was "not good news".

Economy

UK Spring Statement: Further budget cuts and halved economic growth

Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has laid out the latest on UK public finances. Her statement arrives at a moment when the nation needs to find billions to boost defence spending against the backdrop of an ailing economy. Here are the key takeaways.

Economy

UK inflation slowed to 2.8% in February, fuelling hopes of a rate cut

The better-than-expected inflation figure comes as a relief to the economy as it faces the looming threat of stagflation: high inflation coupled with low output.

Economy

Florida to consider relaxing child labour laws to fill vacant jobs

Now that the United States is cracking down on immigration, some low-skill jobs may not be so easy to fill. So the state is debating lifting some child labour laws to involve minors.

Business

European car sales dip in February, EVs pick up but Tesla sales tumble

A sharp decline in overall sales in major markets including Germany and Italy dragged down the numbers of newly registered cars in the EU. However, EVs are distinctly increasing their market share in the bloc, with Chinese-made cars on the rise.

Economy

US to impose tariffs on Venezuelan oil imports, impacting global trade

US President Donald Trump said Monday he would be placing a 25% tariff on all imports from any country that buys oil or gas from Venezuela, although the US does so itself.

Business

SAP overtook Novo Nordisk to become Europe's most valuable company

The German software company's share price gained 40% in the past year, while Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk has gradually lost almost half of its own since last summer.

Business

European airlines see shares flying low as Heathrow chaos continues

The major European carriers saw their share prices decline after the region’s busiest airport had to temporarily close on Friday.

Economy

What could trade tariff threats really cost the European economy?

Uncertainty around trade will have a major impact on global growth, reducing business investment in the EU and the UK by 2% this year, Oxford Economics finds.

Economy

To cut or not to cut? US Fed faces stubborn inflation and weak growth

Faced with persistent inflation and a slowing economy, the Federal Reserve finds itself in a tight spot ahead of its interest rate decision this week.

Economy

The UK economy unexpectedly contracts in January in setback for state

The British economy shrank in the first month of 2025 compared with December, driven by a decline in production.

Business

Profits in focus: Reports from Generali, Deutsche Bank and Deliveroo

Strong results from Italy’s Generali Group and British Deliveroo, as well as the declining profit of Hugo Boss, were shaping the European market landscape on Thursday.

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