http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Wed, 06 May 2026 16:04:05 +0200 Wed, 06 May 2026 16:04:05 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/06/lufthansa-posts-record-revenue-but-warns-iran-war-fuel-costs-will-hit-annual-profit http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/06/lufthansa-posts-record-revenue-but-warns-iran-war-fuel-costs-will-hit-annual-profit Wed, 06 May 2026 15:39:53 +0200 The German airline group posted its highest-ever revenue in 2025 and improved its first-quarter results, but soaring jet fuel costs linked to the Iran war are forcing route cuts and pushing annual profit below initial forecasts. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/06/greece-moves-to-protect-borrowers-with-consumer-loans-up-to-100000 http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/06/greece-moves-to-protect-borrowers-with-consumer-loans-up-to-100000 Wed, 06 May 2026 08:00:11 +0200 The regulation will mainly concern unsecured consumer loans, as well as credit card debt. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/05/eu-split-over-market-supervision-threatens-competitiveness-plans http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/05/eu-split-over-market-supervision-threatens-competitiveness-plans Tue, 05 May 2026 16:36:57 +0200 Despite intensifying debate in Brussels on reaching agreement over more harmonised rules for capital markets supervision, member states remain divided, risking delays to Europe’s competitiveness agenda. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/05/spanish-steel-pipe-maker-tubos-reunidos-enters-insolvency-after-134-years http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/05/spanish-steel-pipe-maker-tubos-reunidos-enters-insolvency-after-134-years Tue, 05 May 2026 14:40:25 +0200 The emblem of Basque industry went from strong profitability in 2023 to near-collapse in 2026. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/05/european-banks-show-mixed-results-as-hsbc-profits-dip-while-unicredits-rise http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/05/european-banks-show-mixed-results-as-hsbc-profits-dip-while-unicredits-rise Tue, 05 May 2026 11:20:04 +0200 HSBC reported a slight contraction in profits while Italy's UniCredit surpassed market expectations as banking institutions navigate a complex landscape defined by geopolitical tensions. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/04/anthropic-in-talks-to-secure-uk-based-fractile-ai-chips-and-diversify-supply http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/04/anthropic-in-talks-to-secure-uk-based-fractile-ai-chips-and-diversify-supply Mon, 04 May 2026 13:15:09 +0200 Anthropic is reportedly in discussions to procure high-performance AI chips from Fractile, a London-based start-up. The agreement aims to diversify the hardware supply chain of the Claude creator, namely away from Nvidia. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/04/gamestop-launches-56-billion-takeover-bid-for-e-commerce-giant-ebay http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/04/gamestop-launches-56-billion-takeover-bid-for-e-commerce-giant-ebay Mon, 04 May 2026 11:07:03 +0200 The gaming retailer GameStop has launched a surprise $56 billion (€47.8bn) bid to acquire the online marketplace eBay, marking a potential aggressive expansion into global e-commerce. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/04/uae-qatar-seek-new-gulf-asia-trade-corridor-in-landmark-agreement-with-south-korea http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/04/uae-qatar-seek-new-gulf-asia-trade-corridor-in-landmark-agreement-with-south-korea Mon, 04 May 2026 06:15:14 +0200 The UAE signed a landmark trade deal with South Korea, the day after it left OPEC, while Qatar is also engaging with Seoul for its own trade agreement. The Gulf states are paving a structural trade corridor with Asia. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/03/europe-vs-the-americas-where-is-the-number-of-billionaires-growing-fastest http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/03/europe-vs-the-americas-where-is-the-number-of-billionaires-growing-fastest Sun, 03 May 2026 07:00:52 +0200 Europe's share of global billionaires is set to rise marginally, while the Americas will see a slight decline despite growing in absolute numbers. Euronews Business takes a closer look at the billionaire boom between 2026 and 2031. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/02/europes-luxury-housing-boom-which-cities-are-driving-the-surge-in-prime-property-prices http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/02/europes-luxury-housing-boom-which-cities-are-driving-the-surge-in-prime-property-prices Sat, 02 May 2026 07:00:36 +0200 Prague led Europe's prime property market in 2025 while London saw the largest decline. Tokyo dominated globally with a near 60% surge. Euronews Business takes a closer look at changes in luxury housing prices. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/01/contentious-eu-mercosur-trade-deal-takes-provisional-effect http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/01/contentious-eu-mercosur-trade-deal-takes-provisional-effect Fri, 01 May 2026 14:20:09 +0200 The EU-Mercosur free-trade deal took provisional effect on Friday despite a legal challenge before the Court of Justice of the European Union. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/01/uaes-opec-exit-signals-strategic-shift-as-gulf-unity-faces-new-test-over-oil-policy http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/01/uaes-opec-exit-signals-strategic-shift-as-gulf-unity-faces-new-test-over-oil-policy Fri, 01 May 2026 13:48:41 +0200 The UAE's exit from OPEC signals a strategic shift, raising questions about Gulf coordination and the organisation's future. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/01/europe-moves-to-break-visa-and-mastercards-grip-but-not-everyone-agrees http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/01/europe-moves-to-break-visa-and-mastercards-grip-but-not-everyone-agrees Fri, 01 May 2026 07:00:08 +0200 The digital euro could arrive by 2029 — but a bitter battle between Brussels and the banks stands in the way. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/30/bank-of-england-holds-rates-as-iran-war-sends-oil-prices-to-new-highs http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/30/bank-of-england-holds-rates-as-iran-war-sends-oil-prices-to-new-highs Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:21:07 +0200 The Bank joins the Fed and Bank of Japan in sitting tight, as war in the Middle East drives oil prices higher and blows the spring rate-cut playbook apart. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/30/volkswagen-profit-drops-as-carmaker-signals-further-cost-cuts http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/30/volkswagen-profit-drops-as-carmaker-signals-further-cost-cuts Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:47:40 +0200 Volkswagen warned its future is at risk as profits fell sharply and it signalled deeper cost cuts. The carmaker is battling weak demand in China, rising competition, tariffs and pressure to simplify its complex structure. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/30/google-parent-alphabet-profit-jumps-81-in-big-tech-earnings-roundup http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/30/google-parent-alphabet-profit-jumps-81-in-big-tech-earnings-roundup Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:57:36 +0200 Alphabet, Amazon, Meta and Microsoft all beat earnings expectations, as they reported on Wednesday, but Alphabet stood out, with its shares jumping 7% in extended trading on strong cloud growth. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/29/logistics-pressure-builds-across-caspian-central-asia-corridor-as-trade-routes-evolve http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/29/logistics-pressure-builds-across-caspian-central-asia-corridor-as-trade-routes-evolve Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:02:39 +0200 The Caspian-Central Asia corridor is facing growing strain as rising trade volumes outpace existing pipelines, rail and port capacity, while the Middle Corridor gains relevance as an alternative route between Asia and Europe. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/29/deutsche-bank-santander-and-ubs-profits-rise-amid-market-impact-from-iran-war http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/29/deutsche-bank-santander-and-ubs-profits-rise-amid-market-impact-from-iran-war Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:23:13 +0200 Three of Europe’s biggest banks delivered record or above-forecast profits on Wednesday. TotalEnergies posted strong earnings, while Mercedes-Benz turned more cautious as collapsing China sales and geopolitical uncertainty weighed on the outlook. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/29/mega-elevator-deal-finnish-lift-maker-kone-acquires-german-rival-tke-in-294bn-deal http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/29/mega-elevator-deal-finnish-lift-maker-kone-acquires-german-rival-tke-in-294bn-deal Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:58:05 +0200 Finnish lift maker Kone nearly doubles its size in what the Finnish media described as the largest corporate acquisition ever carried out in Finland. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/28/how-the-iran-war-boosted-profits-at-bp-and-barclays http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/28/how-the-iran-war-boosted-profits-at-bp-and-barclays Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:35:11 +0200 Barclays' profits rose, but loan losses weighed on its first-quarter results. At the same time, oil giant BP’s earnings jumped, largely driven by an exceptional oil trading boom linked to the Iran war. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/28/qatar-pushes-ahead-with-north-field-expansion-despite-lng-disruptions http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/28/qatar-pushes-ahead-with-north-field-expansion-despite-lng-disruptions Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:13:16 +0200 Qatar is moving ahead with its North Field gas expansion after awarding a key contract, even as regional tensions continue to disrupt LNG output and exports. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/28/deutsche-telekom-eyes-full-t-mobile-merger-in-what-could-be-the-biggest-deal-in-history http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/28/deutsche-telekom-eyes-full-t-mobile-merger-in-what-could-be-the-biggest-deal-in-history Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:32:47 +0200 Deutsche Telekom already owns 53% of T-Mobile US. Now it wants the rest — in what could become the biggest corporate merger in history. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/28/exclusive-fintech-giant-revolut-is-opening-first-physical-store-in-barcelona http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/28/exclusive-fintech-giant-revolut-is-opening-first-physical-store-in-barcelona Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:00:19 +0200 Revolut is making its debut in brick-and-mortar retail with the opening of its first physical store in Barcelona. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/27/caspian-and-central-asian-oil-markets-recalibrate-amid-trade-shifts http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/27/caspian-and-central-asian-oil-markets-recalibrate-amid-trade-shifts Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:06:11 +0200 The oil sector in the South Caucasus and Central Asia is shifting towards more flexible trading strategies as volatile markets and Asia-led demand reshape global energy flows. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/27/germany-has-worlds-second-biggest-gold-reserve-time-to-cash-it-in http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/27/germany-has-worlds-second-biggest-gold-reserve-time-to-cash-it-in Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:26:47 +0200 To ease the burden on consumers, DIW head Marcel Fratzscher proposes selling part of Germany's gold reserves — currently worth around €440 billion. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/27/totalenergies-maximises-production-at-major-refinery-to-secure-french-fuel-supply http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/27/totalenergies-maximises-production-at-major-refinery-to-secure-french-fuel-supply Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:43:03 +0200 TotalEnergies has maximised its output at the Gonfreville refinery to protect the French market from external supply shocks. The facility is operating at its limit to produce essential fuels as energy markets remain disrupted. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/27/china-slams-made-in-europe-push-mulls-retaliation http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/27/china-slams-made-in-europe-push-mulls-retaliation Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:32:12 +0200 Beijing released a statement on Monday attacking the EU’s strategy to supercharge local industry, arguing that the European preference creates investment barriers and discrimination – and that countermeasures could follow. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/27/key-us-senator-lifts-block-on-fed-chair-nominee-kevin-warsh http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/27/key-us-senator-lifts-block-on-fed-chair-nominee-kevin-warsh Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:28:09 +0200 The Republican senator who had effectively blocked confirmation of President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve said on Sunday he was dropping his opposition after the Department of Justice ended its investigation of the current central bank chair. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/24/why-investment-in-caspian-transit-routes-is-crucial-for-energy-security http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/24/why-investment-in-caspian-transit-routes-is-crucial-for-energy-security Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:58:47 +0200 As old energy routes buckle under the pressure of war and geopolitical disruption, governments and companies are converging on the Caspian region as the corridor that could keep Eurasia's energy flowing. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/24/intel-shares-soar-20-on-earnings-beat-and-stronger-than-expected-outlook http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/24/intel-shares-soar-20-on-earnings-beat-and-stronger-than-expected-outlook Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:48:53 +0200 Intel posted first-quarter results that beat expectations, sparking a 20% rise in its share price in after-hours trading. The US government's stake in the company, acquired under the Trump administration, is up nearly 300%. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/24/meta-axes-8000-jobs-to-fund-ai-spending-spree-microsoft-to-follow-suit http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/24/meta-axes-8000-jobs-to-fund-ai-spending-spree-microsoft-to-follow-suit Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:48:12 +0200 Two of the world's biggest tech companies are shrinking their headcounts — Meta through layoffs, Microsoft through buyouts — as the AI spending race heats up. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/24/iran-war-sparks-push-to-transform-syria-into-global-energy-corridor http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/24/iran-war-sparks-push-to-transform-syria-into-global-energy-corridor Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:00:02 +0200 Washington is reportedly exploring a plan to turn Syria into a key energy corridor, linking their pipelines to Turkey and Europe. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/23/qatarenergy-launches-first-lng-exports-from-10bn-golden-pass-project-in-texas http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/23/qatarenergy-launches-first-lng-exports-from-10bn-golden-pass-project-in-texas Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:33:09 +0200 QatarEnergy has launched the first LNG exports from its Golden Pass project in Texas, deepening its presence in the US and strengthening its position in global gas markets. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/23/polands-growing-role-in-the-g20-global-economic-debate http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/23/polands-growing-role-in-the-g20-global-economic-debate Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:19:20 +0200 Poland's participation in the G20 has become one of the key themes of the 18th European Economic Congress in Katowice. The government emphasised the success of the country's economic transformation and the growing importance of Poland on the international stage. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/23/us-and-azerbaijan-begin-rollout-of-key-projects-after-trump-peace-deal http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/23/us-and-azerbaijan-begin-rollout-of-key-projects-after-trump-peace-deal Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:27:10 +0200 The US and Azerbaijan have launched technical talks on the TRIPP corridor as global energy shocks push Baku's transit capabilities to the heart of Europe's gas supply debate. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/23/ukrainian-billionaire-rinat-akhmetov-buys-471m-monaco-apartment-in-record-deal http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/23/ukrainian-billionaire-rinat-akhmetov-buys-471m-monaco-apartment-in-record-deal Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:13:20 +0200 Ukrainian billionaire Rinat Akhmetov has purchased a vast luxury apartment in Monaco for €471 million in what is believed to be one of the most expensive single residential transactions ever recorded. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/23/ev-sales-spike-nearly-50-in-the-eu-in-march-amid-iran-war-energy-fears http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/23/ev-sales-spike-nearly-50-in-the-eu-in-march-amid-iran-war-energy-fears Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:24:45 +0200 EV growth in the EU is accelerating as Iran war disruption to the Strait of Hormuz tightens global oil and gas supplies, driving fuel price volatility. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/23/tesla-profits-up-but-growth-concerns-linger-as-musk-lays-out-spending-plans http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/23/tesla-profits-up-but-growth-concerns-linger-as-musk-lays-out-spending-plans Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:39:51 +0200 Tesla’s profit rose in the first quarter as its car sales rebounded from a sharp slump in 2025. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/22/wall-street-turns-to-tokenization-as-247-trading-becomes-a-structural-necessity http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/22/wall-street-turns-to-tokenization-as-247-trading-becomes-a-structural-necessity Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:00:09 +0200 Driven by the need to manage risk outside of traditional exchange hours and the desire for greater capital efficiency, major banks and hedge funds are moving towards "always-on" digital infrastructure. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/21/thales-reports-strong-growth-as-defence-orders-jump-on-iran-war-tensions http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/21/thales-reports-strong-growth-as-defence-orders-jump-on-iran-war-tensions Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:18:33 +0200 The French company recorded five defence orders worth more than €100 million each, as global demand rises amid the Iran war. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/21/armenia-and-azerbaijan-open-up-to-trade-after-years-of-strained-ties http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/21/armenia-and-azerbaijan-open-up-to-trade-after-years-of-strained-ties Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:41:00 +0200 Early signs of economic contact emerge between Armenia and Azerbaijan, as export data points to a modest resumption of trade. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/21/tim-cook-names-successor-as-he-steps-down-as-apple-ceo http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/21/tim-cook-names-successor-as-he-steps-down-as-apple-ceo Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:31:04 +0200 Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down from the job that he inherited from the late Steve Jobs, ending a 15-year tenure that saw the company’s market value soar by more than €3.3 trillion during an iPhone-fuelled era of prosperity. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/20/mercedes-and-samsung-sdi-sign-first-ev-battery-supply-deal http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/20/mercedes-and-samsung-sdi-sign-first-ev-battery-supply-deal Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:33:27 +0200 South Korean battery maker Samsung SDI said on Monday that it clinched its first agreement for the supply of EV batteries with German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/20/egyptitaly-cargo-route-gains-traction-as-firms-seek-alternatives-to-disrupted-trade http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/20/egyptitaly-cargo-route-gains-traction-as-firms-seek-alternatives-to-disrupted-trade Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:39:28 +0200 An Egypt–Italy cargo corridor linking Europe and the Gulf is gaining traction as companies look for alternative trade routes amid disruption to key shipping lanes in the region. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/19/global-shock-feared-as-iran-tightens-grip-on-hormuz-qatar-says-impact-not-far-away http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/19/global-shock-feared-as-iran-tightens-grip-on-hormuz-qatar-says-impact-not-far-away Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:59:26 +0200 “The full-fledged impact is coming” and what the world has seen until now in energy costs is "the tip of the iceberg," Qatar’s finance minister says, warning of wider energy and supply shock as Iran tightens control over Hormuz. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/19/which-european-countries-will-be-the-richest-by-2030 http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/19/which-european-countries-will-be-the-richest-by-2030 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:00:05 +0200 IMF projections show significant increases in GDP per capita in euro terms across Europe by 2030, but the rankings do not change significantly in terms of purchasing power. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/18/the-rapid-ascent-of-anthropic-inside-the-strategy-behind-an-800-billion-valuation http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/18/the-rapid-ascent-of-anthropic-inside-the-strategy-behind-an-800-billion-valuation Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:00:16 +0200 The AI firm Anthropic has emerged as a dominant force in the global technology sector, attracting investor interest that values the company at approximately $800 billion (€678.3bn), but what is behind the success? http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/17/electric-cars-which-european-countries-offer-the-most-support-in-2026 http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/17/electric-cars-which-european-countries-offer-the-most-support-in-2026 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:00:45 +0200 Sales of battery-electric cars are rising in Europe, and analysts expect the trend to continue as higher petrol prices, influenced by the war in Iran, encourage consumers to shift away from fuel-powered vehicles. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/16/germanys-lufthansa-to-shut-regional-cityline-unit-amid-fuel-costs-and-strikes-pressure http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/16/germanys-lufthansa-to-shut-regional-cityline-unit-amid-fuel-costs-and-strikes-pressure Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:04:09 +0200 Closing the regional subsidiary is part of a strategic plan that Lufthansa has accelerated, citing higher jet fuel prices and escalating labour strikes. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/16/repsol-agrees-venezuela-deal-to-boost-oil-production-and-regain-control-of-assets http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/16/repsol-agrees-venezuela-deal-to-boost-oil-production-and-regain-control-of-assets Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:51:42 +0200 Spanish energy company Repsol has reached an agreement with Venezuela’s government and state-owned company Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) to regain operational control of key oil assets and sharply increase production over the next three years.