http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:16:55 +0200 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:16:55 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/22/polands-top-economist-germanys-economy-needs-bold-revolutionary-approach http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/22/polands-top-economist-germanys-economy-needs-bold-revolutionary-approach Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:15:56 +0200 Germany is Europe's largest economy. Poland is Europe's most successful one. For economist Marcin Piątkowski, that sounds like a "match made in heaven." In an interview with Euronews, he explains what Germany can learn from Poland's remarkable economic success story. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/22/average-rents-across-european-capitals-eurostat-reveals-the-most-expensive-countries http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/22/average-rents-across-european-capitals-eurostat-reveals-the-most-expensive-countries Mon, 22 Jun 2026 06:41:00 +0200 Housing accounts for the largest share of household spending, but rents vary dramatically across Europe. Eurostat's latest data show which cities are the most expensive for tenants and where renting remains relatively affordable. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/21/which-european-countries-are-attracting-millionaires-and-which-are-losing-them http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/21/which-european-countries-are-attracting-millionaires-and-which-are-losing-them Sun, 21 Jun 2026 07:00:08 +0200 Wealthy people are increasingly choosing to live in Italy, Greece and Switzerland, while the UK, Germany and France are finding it harder to retain them, according to a new report. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/19/extreme-heat-in-europe-which-countries-face-the-biggest-costs http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/19/extreme-heat-in-europe-which-countries-face-the-biggest-costs Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:25:49 +0200 France, Spain and Italy are among the European economies most exposed to the growing economic costs of extreme heat, which could reduce output by as much as 7% in some countries by 2030, Allianz Trade estimates. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/19/cuba-approves-economic-reforms-to-expand-private-investment http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/19/cuba-approves-economic-reforms-to-expand-private-investment Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:00:47 +0200 The Cuban parliament has approved 176 measures easing the economic model, boosting private sector involvement and opening the door to foreign investment. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/19/europes-ultra-rich-which-countries-are-adding-the-most-30m-millionaires http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/19/europes-ultra-rich-which-countries-are-adding-the-most-30m-millionaires Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:02:52 +0200 Europe's ultra-rich population has surged by a quarter over the past five years. On average, more than 20 people join the continent's $30m+ wealth club every day, while 89 people worldwide cross the $30 million wealth threshold daily. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/18/bank-of-spain-warns-of-750000-home-shortfall-half-concentrated-in-six-provinces http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/18/bank-of-spain-warns-of-750000-home-shortfall-half-concentrated-in-six-provinces Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:41:29 +0200 Madrid, Barcelona, Alicante, Valencia, Murcia and Málaga have the biggest gap (52.5%) between homes built and new households, especially in their capitals, home to up to 36% of families. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/18/bank-of-england-holds-main-interest-rate-at-375-as-inflation-steadies http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/18/bank-of-england-holds-main-interest-rate-at-375-as-inflation-steadies Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:20:41 +0200 The Bank of England left its key interest rate unchanged at 3.75% for a fourth consecutive meeting after fresh data showed inflation holding steady and the labour market continuing to cool without a sharp deterioration. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/18/where-are-the-eurozones-cheapest-and-highest-mortgage-rates http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/18/where-are-the-eurozones-cheapest-and-highest-mortgage-rates Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:09:48 +0200 Borrowers in the Baltics pay just over twice what Maltese households do for a home loan, ECB data to April 2026 shows. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/17/fed-keeps-rates-unchanged-but-signals-possible-hike-this-year http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/17/fed-keeps-rates-unchanged-but-signals-possible-hike-this-year Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:10:44 +0200 The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged at its first policy meeting under chair Kevin Warsh, but nearly half of policymakers signalled they could support a rate hike later this year as inflation remains elevated. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/17/warsh-takes-the-helm-what-to-watch-as-the-fed-weighs-its-rate-decision http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/17/warsh-takes-the-helm-what-to-watch-as-the-fed-weighs-its-rate-decision Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:55:56 +0200 The Federal Reserve opens a new chapter on Wednesday as Kevin Warsh chairs his first policy meeting. While interest rates are widely expected to remain unchanged, investors will be hunting for the first clues to how the US central bank's new leader intends to steer it. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/17/oil-falls-below-80-as-oecd-oil-reserves-drop-to-lowest-level-since-1990 http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/17/oil-falls-below-80-as-oecd-oil-reserves-drop-to-lowest-level-since-1990 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:01:52 +0200 Oil prices fell below $80 per barrel as markets grew increasingly confident that the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz is coming to an end. This comes as strategic oil reserves in advanced economies have fallen to their lowest level since 1990, according to the IEA. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/16/bank-of-japan-raises-its-key-interest-rate-to-a-three-decade-high http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/16/bank-of-japan-raises-its-key-interest-rate-to-a-three-decade-high Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:30:15 +0200 The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate to 1% on Tuesday, citing challenges stemming from a weak Japanese yen and higher prices. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/16/human-skills-increasingly-in-demand-as-ai-reshapes-labour-market-pwc-finds http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/16/human-skills-increasingly-in-demand-as-ai-reshapes-labour-market-pwc-finds Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:00:50 +0200 As AI takes on more routine tasks, employers are placing a higher premium on judgment, creativity and leadership, according to a new PwC report. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/15/trump-threatens-100-tariff-on-french-wine-and-champagne-over-digital-tax http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/15/trump-threatens-100-tariff-on-french-wine-and-champagne-over-digital-tax Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:11:50 +0200 Washington and Paris are facing renewed trade tensions as the US president targets France's levy on large technology firms ahead of the G7 summit. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/14/retirement-wealth-across-europe-which-countries-have-the-wealthiest-over-65s http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/14/retirement-wealth-across-europe-which-countries-have-the-wealthiest-over-65s Sun, 14 Jun 2026 07:00:27 +0200 The wealth gap among older Europeans is huge: households aged 65-74 in Luxembourg have a median net wealth of €1.22 million, compared with just €36,300 in Latvia. The figures highlight how housing, pensions and family support shape retirement security. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/12/spain-inflation-stuck-at-32-for-third-month-hit-by-war-in-iran http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/12/spain-inflation-stuck-at-32-for-third-month-hit-by-war-in-iran Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:26:28 +0200 May’s CPI confirms the preliminary INE figures. Transport and holiday packages push prices up, while clothing and food fall. Core inflation rises to 3%. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/12/uk-economy-shrinks-in-april-as-the-iran-war-energy-shock-takes-a-toll http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/12/uk-economy-shrinks-in-april-as-the-iran-war-energy-shock-takes-a-toll Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:05:24 +0200 Britain's economy contracted by 0.1% in April, the first monthly fall since August 2025, as the conflict in the Middle East pushed up energy costs and prompted households to rein in their spending. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/12/working-from-home-in-europe-why-your-chances-vary-so-much-depending-on-where-you-live http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/12/working-from-home-in-europe-why-your-chances-vary-so-much-depending-on-where-you-live Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:12:55 +0200 A worker's chances of working from home can depend heavily on where they live. Across the EU, people in some countries are 16 times more likely to work remotely than those in others. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/11/lagarde-defends-ecb-interest-rate-hike-as-robust-across-three-scenarios http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/11/lagarde-defends-ecb-interest-rate-hike-as-robust-across-three-scenarios Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:16:22 +0200 Critics worry the decision to keep rates high could hit productivity and keep inflation from returning to target levels until 2027. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/11/imf-warns-against-further-relaxation-of-euro-area-fiscal-rules http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/11/imf-warns-against-further-relaxation-of-euro-area-fiscal-rules Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:05:00 +0200 The IMF has urged euro area countries to tighten their fiscal policies rather than relaxing them further in response to the energy crisis, with an extra adjustment effort required from high-debt nations. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/11/rising-housing-costs-are-pushing-more-europeans-into-homelessness-report-says http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/11/rising-housing-costs-are-pushing-more-europeans-into-homelessness-report-says Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:00:41 +0200 The increased cost of living is weighing on Europeans' rights, an EU agency said in a report published Thursday, citing rising housing costs that are making people homeless. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/11/ecb-raises-interest-rates-for-the-first-time-in-three-years-as-iran-war-fuels-inflation http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/11/ecb-raises-interest-rates-for-the-first-time-in-three-years-as-iran-war-fuels-inflation Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:17:32 +0200 The European Central Bank has lifted its deposit facility rate by 0.25% to 2.25%, marking a decisive pivot back to tightening as the Iran war pushes eurozone inflation to its highest level in nearly three years. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/11/anthropic-pledges-more-than-170-million-to-study-ais-impact-on-jobs http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/11/anthropic-pledges-more-than-170-million-to-study-ais-impact-on-jobs Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:13:50 +0200 Anthropic unveiled a research fund and a policy roadmap for governments to follow if AI pushes unemployment sharply higher, with the CEO suggesting taxes on AI firms could one day fund a universal basic income. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/11/i-love-the-inflation-trump-says-as-prices-jump-again http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/11/i-love-the-inflation-trump-says-as-prices-jump-again Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:29:35 +0200 Trump, who was in part elected on his promises to tackle inflation, said he had been prepared for the war in Iran to hit stock markets and oil prices. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/10/us-inflation-rises-to-42-hitting-a-three-year-high-as-fuel-prices-rise http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/10/us-inflation-rises-to-42-hitting-a-three-year-high-as-fuel-prices-rise Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:16:08 +0200 Annual inflation accelerated to 4.2% in May, driven largely by higher fuel costs, as rising prices continue to weigh on household budgets and cloud the Federal Reserve's interest-rate outlook. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/09/german-industrial-output-rises-for-the-first-time-this-year-but-is-still-too-little http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/09/german-industrial-output-rises-for-the-first-time-this-year-but-is-still-too-little Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:53:42 +0200 An uptick of 0.4% in Germany's April factory output and a rise in exports offer little cause for celebration as new orders collapse, energy prices soar and Europe's largest economy continues to struggle to find solid footing. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/09/where-apartment-prices-are-double-those-in-paris-europes-most-expensive-housing-markets http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/09/where-apartment-prices-are-double-those-in-paris-europes-most-expensive-housing-markets Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:17:55 +0200 A new ranking shows Switzerland and Luxembourg dominate Europe's priciest property markets, with apartment prices in Zurich more than double those in Paris. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/08/robotaxis-are-coming-to-europe-and-the-eu-wants-to-speed-things-up http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/08/robotaxis-are-coming-to-europe-and-the-eu-wants-to-speed-things-up Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:52:13 +0200 France, Germany, Italy and 14 other countries have signed a joint declaration to coordinate autonomous vehicle testing across borders, paving the way for faster adoption of the technology across Europe. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/08/inflation-beating-pay-rises-in-europe-where-are-workers-losing-the-most http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/08/inflation-beating-pay-rises-in-europe-where-are-workers-losing-the-most Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:42:30 +0200 As inflation surges across Europe following the recent Middle East conflict, advertised pay growth in the eurozone is failing to keep up, causing workers' real earnings and purchasing power to fall. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/05/eurozone-economy-shrinks-by-02-in-the-first-quarter-of-2026 http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/05/eurozone-economy-shrinks-by-02-in-the-first-quarter-of-2026 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:30:10 +0200 The 21-member euro area has entered negative territory for the first time in over a year, with a dramatic Irish contraction masking more nuanced performances across the bloc's major economies. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/04/europes-take-home-pay-ranking-where-do-you-earn-the-most-after-tax http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/04/europes-take-home-pay-ranking-where-do-you-earn-the-most-after-tax Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:00:01 +0200 Workers' take-home pay varies dramatically across Europe, with annual net earnings ranging from under €13,000 to more than €54,000. While adjusting for living costs narrows the gap between eastern and western Europe, significant differences remain. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/03/oecd-cuts-2026-global-growth-forecast-and-warns-of-recession-risk-if-iran-war-persists http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/03/oecd-cuts-2026-global-growth-forecast-and-warns-of-recession-risk-if-iran-war-persists Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:12:48 +0200 The war in the Middle East has dented economic growth prospects worldwide, with a more severe shock likely if no effective ceasefire is agreed before 2027, the OECD warned Wednesday. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/03/ebrd-lowers-growth-forecast-as-iran-war-energy-shock-continues-to-hit-economies http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/03/ebrd-lowers-growth-forecast-as-iran-war-energy-shock-continues-to-hit-economies Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:03:46 +0200 Economic growth across the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development's regions is expected to slow more sharply than previously forecasted this year, largely due to inflation rising to 6.4% due to the Iran war, which has pushed up energy prices. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/03/new-us-tariff-plan-targets-eu-and-dozens-of-economies-over-forced-labour-imports http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/03/new-us-tariff-plan-targets-eu-and-dozens-of-economies-over-forced-labour-imports Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:58:02 +0200 The EU and UK are among the economies targeted by a new US tariff proposal linked to forced labour imports, potentially reopening trade tensions just weeks after Brussels reached a deal with Washington. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/02/inflation-hits-32-highest-since-2023-are-ecb-rate-hikes-inevitable http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/02/inflation-hits-32-highest-since-2023-are-ecb-rate-hikes-inevitable Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:12:53 +0200 Eurozone inflation rose to 3.2% in May, the highest since 2023, driven by energy and services. Markets now see an ECB rate hike next week as done deal. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/02/the-2026-world-cup-billions-promised-but-will-the-economic-boom-arrive http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/02/the-2026-world-cup-billions-promised-but-will-the-economic-boom-arrive Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:24:55 +0200 With the kick-off less than ten days away, the largest World Cup in history is set to inject tens of billions into the hosting economies. Yet, analysts are estimating that the relative impact will be marginal. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/01/higher-borrowing-costs-raise-economic-and-political-stakes-for-trump http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/01/higher-borrowing-costs-raise-economic-and-political-stakes-for-trump Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:12:47 +0200 US President Donald Trump faces renewed pressure from rising US borrowing costs as investors price in inflation risks linked to the Iran conflict, tariffs and concerns over long-term government debt. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/01/chinas-factory-activity-flatlines-in-may-casting-doubt-over-the-economy http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/01/chinas-factory-activity-flatlines-in-may-casting-doubt-over-the-economy Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:58:56 +0200 China's manufacturing sector barely held its ground in May, with official data showing activity slipping to its weakest reading in three months as the fallout from the Iran war and entrenched domestic weakness raise fresh doubts about Beijing's growth ambitions. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/31/why-your-grocery-bill-is-still-eye-watering-even-though-inflation-is-under-control http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/31/why-your-grocery-bill-is-still-eye-watering-even-though-inflation-is-under-control Sun, 31 May 2026 07:00:42 +0200 Food inflation has fallen sharply from its 2023 peak — but European grocery prices are nearly a third higher than before the pandemic, and the reasons they stay high are structural. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/29/ecb-rate-hike-in-focus-as-eurozones-big-four-report-stubbornly-high-inflation http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/29/ecb-rate-hike-in-focus-as-eurozones-big-four-report-stubbornly-high-inflation Fri, 29 May 2026 15:34:11 +0200 Inflation picked up across the EU’s largest economies in May, driven by higher energy prices, fuelling expectations that the ECB will raise interest rates at its June meeting. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/29/the-next-wealth-boom-emerging-markets-to-add-12-trillion-by-2030 http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/29/the-next-wealth-boom-emerging-markets-to-add-12-trillion-by-2030 Fri, 29 May 2026 11:31:08 +0200 Emerging markets will add trillions in wealth by 2030, but the fast-growing affluent class driving it remains largely unserved by banks and advisers. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/28/forget-london-and-paris-the-top-10-european-cities-for-rental-yields-in-2026 http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/28/forget-london-and-paris-the-top-10-european-cities-for-rental-yields-in-2026 Thu, 28 May 2026 07:43:11 +0200 Europe's best buy-to-let opportunities have moved away from its priciest cities. Here are the ten eurozone markets where rental income is highest — ending with a surprising number one. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/27/not-even-through-inheritance-61-of-spaniards-see-inheriting-a-home-as-almost-impossible http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/27/not-even-through-inheritance-61-of-spaniards-see-inheriting-a-home-as-almost-impossible Wed, 27 May 2026 08:02:57 +0200 61% of Spaniards doubt they will inherit a home, as housing becomes harder to access. Inheritances grow in importance, yet only one in five sellers obtained their property this way. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/27/whats-left-of-a-100000-salary-after-tax-across-europe http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/27/whats-left-of-a-100000-salary-after-tax-across-europe Wed, 27 May 2026 07:00:03 +0200 Eastern Europe generally offers higher take-home pay on a €100,000 gross salary, whereas Western and Northern Europe tend to show lower net figures at this income level. Tax calculations are complex, and Euronews Business provides approximate estimates. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/26/industrial-sovereignty-five-sectors-where-the-eu-is-critically-dependent-on-china http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/26/industrial-sovereignty-five-sectors-where-the-eu-is-critically-dependent-on-china Tue, 26 May 2026 12:54:33 +0200 From solar panels to rare earths and industrial robots, Chinese firms have quietly become the dominant, sometimes sole, supplier across a growing number of European industries as fears of another "China shock" rise. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/26/marianne-dor-paris-mint-to-issue-first-solid-gold-coins-in-over-a-century http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/26/marianne-dor-paris-mint-to-issue-first-solid-gold-coins-in-over-a-century Tue, 26 May 2026 11:43:01 +0200 France last made gold coins worth buying as investments when Napoleon was still on the money. Now the Paris Mint is introducing gold Mariannes. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/26/where-in-europe-do-households-save-most-of-their-income http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/26/where-in-europe-do-households-save-most-of-their-income Tue, 26 May 2026 07:00:03 +0200 Net household saving rates vary widely across Europe, with Greece being the only country where households spend more than they earn. Experts point to precautionary reasons and retirement as the dominant saving motives. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/22/one-in-a-thousand-the-european-countries-where-the-ultra-rich-earn-the-most http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/22/one-in-a-thousand-the-european-countries-where-the-ultra-rich-earn-the-most Fri, 22 May 2026 07:00:50 +0200 The richest 0.1% in Europe receive about 4.5% of all income, but their share varies widely between countries. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/21/stellantis-to-launch-60-new-models-by-2030-electric-car-made-in-pomigliano http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/21/stellantis-to-launch-60-new-models-by-2030-electric-car-made-in-pomigliano Thu, 21 May 2026 17:30:13 +0200 Stellantis chairman John Elkann calls the overhaul “ambitious but realistic”, as CEO Antonio Filosa outlines plans to save and create over €3 billion by focusing on flagship models.