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Doloresz Katanich

Markets

Amazon joins Apple and Walt Disney in the 'elite' club of stocks

The e-commerce giant will replace drugstore operator Walgreens Boots Alliance on the Dow, before the opening of trading on Monday.

Business

In which European country did people buy the most EVs last month?

New electric passenger car sales jumped by almost 30% across Europe in the first month of 2024.

Economy

China cuts key interest rate to revive property sector

The world's second-biggest economy is launching a new effort to boost a sector which provides 25% of the country's GDP.

Business

Fraud value doubles and continues to increase in the UK

The majority of the scams targeting consumers are happening on social media, according to a new report.

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Economy

Israel-Hamas war takes its toll on Israel's economy

Israel's economic output plummeted in the final three months of 2023, mainly driven by a large drop in private consumption.

Economy

Which European country has the best pension system?

European countries are some of the best places for pensions in the world, analysis shows, and AI is having an increasing impact on how each system works.

Economy

French inflation falls to two-year low as energy prices decline

Consumer prices fell 0.2% in Europe's second-largest economy in January compared to the previous month.

Economy

Eurozone avoids recession but remains stagnant as Germany struggles

The bloc sharing the euro has seen its economy practically motionless in the last year as it continues to stagnate.

Economy

Remote work in 2024: Should you earn less for working from home?

The question was at the centre of a recent survey and a significant number of European businesses are at odds with what employees want.

Business

Uber Eats in Super Bowl U-turn over peanut butter advert

The US Food Allergy & Research Education (FARE) organisation called out the company for making fun of the potentially life-threatening condition.

Economy

Hungarian inflation falls to two-year low as energy prices decline

Food inflation slowed down remarkably while energy became cheaper than last year.

Economy

Here's why some societies are happier than others regardless of wealth

A new report challenges the view that only people in rich societies can be happy.

Economy

Switzerland and Norway could invest $100 billion in India

Ties are getting stronger between India and some European economies in the form of a new free trade agreement and enormous investment plans.

Business

Shares flying high for Athens Airport after Greek stock exchange debut

Greece put up a 30% stake in Athens International Airport SA, subsequently drawing strong investor interest.

Business

Swiss banking giant UBS sees hopeful future, despite present losses

The Swiss bank has reported pre-tax losses in the last three months of 2023 but has impressive goals, including raising dividends.

Markets

Bitcoin price predictions: How much more could it rise in 2024?

Thinking about investing in the popular cryptocurrency? A recent report predicts that Bitcoin will reach a new all-time high in 2024.

Business

Iran used UK bank accounts to evade Western sanctions: FT

Two of the UK's biggest banks, Santander UK and Lloyds, provided accounts to British companies with links to Iran's intelligence services.

Economy

EU frowns upon Kosovo phasing out dinar without transition period

The European Commission urges Kosovo to give more time to Serb minorities using the dinar before phasing out the currency completely from the country's monetary system.

Business

'Betrayed' SAP workers rebel against forced office return

The German software giant has changed direction, and more than 5,000 employees have signed an internal petition saying they feel 'betrayed'.

Business

Have any of your car parts been made by forced labour?

Car makers including Tesla, General Motors, Volkswagen and Toyota are failing to ensure they are not using forced labour as part of their China supply chains, Human Rights Watch says.

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