http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:38:06 +0200 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:38:06 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/19/spacex-lands-investment-grade-credit-ratings-as-shares-tumble-from-record-high http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/19/spacex-lands-investment-grade-credit-ratings-as-shares-tumble-from-record-high Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:37:55 +0200 SpaceX has been awarded investment-grade credit ratings by all three major agencies just days after its record stock market debut, even as its newly listed shares slid sharply on Thursday. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/18/oil-sinks-further-as-trump-and-pezeshkian-sign-deal-to-end-iran-war http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/18/oil-sinks-further-as-trump-and-pezeshkian-sign-deal-to-end-iran-war Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:17:32 +0200 Crude prices fell further on Thursday after the US and Iran formally signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while equity markets gave a mixed verdict in the wake of the Federal Reserve's latest decision. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/17/spacex-overtakes-amazon-to-become-the-worlds-fifth-most-valuable-company http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/17/spacex-overtakes-amazon-to-become-the-worlds-fifth-most-valuable-company Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:13:06 +0200 Just three trading days after its record IPO, SpaceX has leapfrogged Amazon to become the world's fifth most valuable listed company, with its shares briefly carrying it past Microsoft during a frenetic Tuesday session. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/16/investors-look-beyond-the-magnificent-7-as-wall-street-embraces-the-fab-10 http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/16/investors-look-beyond-the-magnificent-7-as-wall-street-embraces-the-fab-10 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:52:21 +0200 SpaceX's record-breaking market debut has pushed Wall Street to widen its favourite shorthand of the so-called 'Magnificent 7', with strategists folding Elon Musk's firm, OpenAI and Anthropic into a new 'FAB 10' label that captures the next phase of the AI trade. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/15/oil-drops-to-80-a-barrel-and-markets-rise-as-trump-touts-peace-agreement-with-iran http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/15/oil-drops-to-80-a-barrel-and-markets-rise-as-trump-touts-peace-agreement-with-iran Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:09:02 +0200 Oil prices traded over 5% lower on Monday morning after US President Donald Trump announced the completion of the framework for a peace deal with Iran and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/13/are-football-stocks-a-good-investment-the-pele-index-has-an-answer http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/13/are-football-stocks-a-good-investment-the-pele-index-has-an-answer Sat, 13 Jun 2026 07:00:45 +0200 The 'Pelé index' has tracked every listed European football club since 1998. A portfolio manager explains what almost three decades of data reveal about owning a piece of the beautiful game. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/12/spacex-makes-its-nasdaq-debut-after-the-largest-public-offering-in-history http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/12/spacex-makes-its-nasdaq-debut-after-the-largest-public-offering-in-history Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:57:52 +0200 Elon Musk's SpaceX began trading on the Nasdaq this Friday under the ticker SPCX, following a record $75bn (€65bn) capital raise that valued the AI and space firm at about $1.78 trillion (€1.54trn). http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/12/spacexs-stock-market-debut-five-risks-investors-need-to-know http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/12/spacexs-stock-market-debut-five-risks-investors-need-to-know Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:09:33 +0200 SpaceX makes its Nasdaq debut this Friday in the largest flotation in history, but analysts warn that a sky-high valuation, weak shareholder rights and mounting losses could leave retail investors exposed. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/11/european-markets-open-cautiously-ahead-of-ecb-rate-decision http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/11/european-markets-open-cautiously-ahead-of-ecb-rate-decision Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:26:08 +0200 The European Central Bank is widely expected to raise interest rates for the first time since 2023 as policymakers respond to rising inflation fuelled by higher energy prices linked to the Iran war. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/10/tech-sell-off-deepens-as-oil-prices-rise-on-renewed-iran-tensions http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/10/tech-sell-off-deepens-as-oil-prices-rise-on-renewed-iran-tensions Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:48:28 +0200 Global stock markets fell on Wednesday, extending a volatile week driven by concerns about rising inflation, potential interest rate hikes and escalating tensions in the Middle East. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/10/world-cup-2026-market-analysts-who-called-it-twice-have-picked-a-new-winner http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/10/world-cup-2026-market-analysts-who-called-it-twice-have-picked-a-new-winner Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:00:12 +0200 Canadian investment research firm BCA Research has applied the same statistical rigour it uses to analyse global markets to predict the outcome of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which kicks off on Thursday in Mexico City. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/09/spacex-ipo-how-european-retail-investors-can-buy-shares-and-the-risks-to-be-aware-of http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/09/spacex-ipo-how-european-retail-investors-can-buy-shares-and-the-risks-to-be-aware-of Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:37:23 +0200 SpaceX is expected to make its stock market debut on Friday in what could become the largest IPO in history. Here's how retail investors in Europe can participate and the risks they should consider. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/08/the-3trn-question-can-markets-handle-spacex-openai-and-anthropic-all-at-once http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/08/the-3trn-question-can-markets-handle-spacex-openai-and-anthropic-all-at-once Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:08:05 +0200 Three of the most valuable companies ever created are going public within months of each other. The combined value of SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic could reach $4 trillion (€3.44trn). Wall Street is excited but also nervous. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/08/oil-prices-rise-as-iran-and-israel-trade-strikes-in-defiance-of-trump http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/08/oil-prices-rise-as-iran-and-israel-trade-strikes-in-defiance-of-trump Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:39:10 +0200 European markets opened lower and oil prices rose on Monday morning as investors monitored the latest escalation in the Middle East. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/05/european-markets-open-mixed-as-ai-stocks-sell-off-hits-asia-south-korea-drops-5 http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/05/european-markets-open-mixed-as-ai-stocks-sell-off-hits-asia-south-korea-drops-5 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:13:01 +0200 European stock markets had a mixed opening, as shares fell in Asia, with South Korea's benchmark dropping more than 5%. This comes as US markets saw sharp declines in several major artificial intelligence-related stocks on Thursday. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/05/beyond-nvidia-europes-best-performing-ai-stocks-of-2026 http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/05/beyond-nvidia-europes-best-performing-ai-stocks-of-2026 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:37:05 +0200 Europe may not have a Nvidia of its own, but it has become home to some of the world's best-performing AI stocks. Companies supplying the infrastructure behind artificial intelligence — from lasers and optical chips to testing equipment and servers — have delivered gains of up to 2,200% in 2026. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/04/bitcoin-falls-to-61000-down-more-than-25-this-month-as-long-term-holders-sell http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/04/bitcoin-falls-to-61000-down-more-than-25-this-month-as-long-term-holders-sell Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:33:02 +0200 Bitcoin has fallen to its lowest level since February, dropping more than 25% this month, as long-term holders liquidate billions in holdings and efforts to advance US crypto regulation face uncertainty in Washington. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/04/ai-giant-broadcom-sheds-300bn-in-market-value-as-outlook-misses-sky-high-expectations http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/04/ai-giant-broadcom-sheds-300bn-in-market-value-as-outlook-misses-sky-high-expectations Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:52:08 +0200 The American chipmaker Broadcom reported a 48% revenue surge and AI semiconductor sales up 143%, but it disappointed investors by not raising its long-term sales target, sending shares tumbling more than 12% in after-hours trading. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/02/markets-gain-and-oil-drops-as-trumps-peace-signals-reassure-investors http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/02/markets-gain-and-oil-drops-as-trumps-peace-signals-reassure-investors Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:24:44 +0200 Oil prices retreated around 4% from Monday’s highs as markets responded positively to US President Donald Trump’s reassuring comments that negotiations with Iran are progressing. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/02/worlds-most-valuable-ai-start-up-anthropic-files-for-ipo-five-things-to-know http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/02/worlds-most-valuable-ai-start-up-anthropic-files-for-ipo-five-things-to-know Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:18:01 +0200 Anthropic appears to have gained an early lead over OpenAI in the race to go public. Its IPO filing signals that one of the industry's biggest players could become the first major generative AI company to reach public markets. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/01/oil-prices-climb-as-israel-expands-military-operation-in-lebanon http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/01/oil-prices-climb-as-israel-expands-military-operation-in-lebanon Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:06:50 +0200 Oil prices sharply rose on Monday afternoon as Iran suspended all indirect talks with the US and vowed to fully close the Strait of Hormuz. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/29/eus-six-largest-economies-push-for-capital-markets-union http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/29/eus-six-largest-economies-push-for-capital-markets-union Fri, 29 May 2026 15:58:08 +0200 The EU’s six largest economies have reached a common agreement on how to integrate capital markets in an attempt to get a deal through a politically stagnant Brussels. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/29/oil-prices-fall-and-markets-rise-on-optimism-over-iran-ceasefire-deal http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/29/oil-prices-fall-and-markets-rise-on-optimism-over-iran-ceasefire-deal Fri, 29 May 2026 09:54:01 +0200 Markets rallied, and oil fell after reports that the United States and Iran had agreed in principle to extend their ceasefire, boosting hopes of a sustained de-escalation in the conflict. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/27/memory-chip-giants-sk-hynix-and-micron-cross-1tn-valuation-amid-ai-mania http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/27/memory-chip-giants-sk-hynix-and-micron-cross-1tn-valuation-amid-ai-mania Wed, 27 May 2026 12:08:16 +0200 South Korea's SK Hynix and US chipmaker Micron both surpassed $1 trillion (€860bn) in market capitalisation within 24 hours of each other. Seoul's KOSPI index also hit an all-time high as AI continues to reshape markets. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/26/oil-steadies-at-100-and-markets-stay-volatile-as-us-iran-talks-stall http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/26/oil-steadies-at-100-and-markets-stay-volatile-as-us-iran-talks-stall Tue, 26 May 2026 15:46:03 +0200 Brent crude trades at $100 per barrel while European indices drop, Asian stocks close mostly flat and US equities open higher. Markets remain volatile as US-Iran talks stall and President Trump reiterates nuclear demands. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/22/ibm-adds-market-value-of-adidas-after-trumps-quantum-computing-push http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/22/ibm-adds-market-value-of-adidas-after-trumps-quantum-computing-push Fri, 22 May 2026 12:28:11 +0200 Quantum computing stocks surged after the Trump administration announced more than $2 billion (€1.7bn) in federal support for the sector. IBM received the largest investment and shares rose over 12% adding more than $27 billion (€23.2bn) in market capitalisation. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/21/spacex-ipo-ready-for-launch-as-countdown-begins-for-what-could-be-the-biggest-ever-listing http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/21/spacex-ipo-ready-for-launch-as-countdown-begins-for-what-could-be-the-biggest-ever-listing Thu, 21 May 2026 07:56:08 +0200 SpaceX plans a record-breaking IPO that could raise around $75 billion (€64.5bn) despite ongoing losses. The Elon Musk-led firm says funds will support Moon and Mars missions, while strong Starlink earnings contrast with losses in X and xAI. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/20/goldman-sachs-reportedly-selected-to-lead-spacex-ipo-in-landmark-wall-street-deal http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/20/goldman-sachs-reportedly-selected-to-lead-spacex-ipo-in-landmark-wall-street-deal Wed, 20 May 2026 11:20:47 +0200 Goldman Sachs has reportedly secured the leading underwriting role for SpaceX’s expected stock market debut this year in a move that paves the way for the largest IPO in history. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/19/oil-prices-slip-as-trump-calls-off-planned-military-strike-on-iran http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/19/oil-prices-slip-as-trump-calls-off-planned-military-strike-on-iran Tue, 19 May 2026 08:44:44 +0200 Oil prices fell on Tuesday as Donald Trump announced he was calling off a planned military attack on Iran. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/19/greek-stocks-vs-nasdaq-100-which-market-won-in-the-last-5-years http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/19/greek-stocks-vs-nasdaq-100-which-market-won-in-the-last-5-years Tue, 19 May 2026 06:46:12 +0200 The Athens market has returned 146% in five years, beating the Nasdaq 100. A long read on how a 92% crash became one of finance's best turnarounds. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/18/uznif-debuts-on-london-market-in-first-international-uzbek-ipo http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/18/uznif-debuts-on-london-market-in-first-international-uzbek-ipo Mon, 18 May 2026 13:52:30 +0200 The IPO generated more than $2.8 billion (€2.6bn) in investor demand and raised around $603 million (€540m). Officials at the London Stock Exchange described the listing as a landmark moment for Uzbekistan’s access to international capital markets. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/18/oil-prices-climb-as-donald-trump-signals-tougher-action-on-iran http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/18/oil-prices-climb-as-donald-trump-signals-tougher-action-on-iran Mon, 18 May 2026 07:00:10 +0200 Oil prices climbed on Monday and European markets opened lower as US President Donald Trump sent a new warning to Iran via social media. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/15/trump-discloses-stock-trades-revealing-massive-gains-in-2026-with-bets-on-big-tech http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/15/trump-discloses-stock-trades-revealing-massive-gains-in-2026-with-bets-on-big-tech Fri, 15 May 2026 13:13:39 +0200 A newly released ethics filing has revealed that US President Donald Trump made over 3,600 stock trades during the first quarter of 2026 with a value of between $220 million (€188mn) and $750 million (€641mn). http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/11/oil-jumps-4-after-trump-rejects-irans-response-to-ceasefire-proposal http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/11/oil-jumps-4-after-trump-rejects-irans-response-to-ceasefire-proposal Mon, 11 May 2026 07:59:44 +0200 Oil prices jumped on Monday morning while European markets edged lower and Asian stocks rose to new all time highs after US President Donald Trump rejected Tehran’s response to the latest proposal on ending the war in Iran. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/07/how-uk-30-year-bonds-reached-the-highest-yield-this-century-and-why-it-matters http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/07/how-uk-30-year-bonds-reached-the-highest-yield-this-century-and-why-it-matters Thu, 07 May 2026 15:15:08 +0200 Investors are demanding significantly higher returns to hold British debt as 30-year gilt yields reached levels not seen since 1998 this week. The surge represents a major challenge for the UK Treasury but why did it happen and what does it mean exactly? http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/07/hopes-of-reopening-the-strait-of-hormuz-lift-shares-as-oil-remains-above-100 http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/07/hopes-of-reopening-the-strait-of-hormuz-lift-shares-as-oil-remains-above-100 Thu, 07 May 2026 07:55:08 +0200 Brent crude has fallen below $100 a barrel while Asian markets reached new all-time highs and European stocks rose at the open on reports that the US and Iran are nearing a deal for the gradual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/06/oil-slips-on-renewed-peace-hopes-as-ai-boom-fuels-stock-market-rally http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/06/oil-slips-on-renewed-peace-hopes-as-ai-boom-fuels-stock-market-rally Wed, 06 May 2026 09:08:13 +0200 Some of Europe’s leading stock indices climbed more than 3% on Wednesday, while oil prices retreated as hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough in the Iran conflict boosted market sentiment. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/06/resilience-amid-ruins-why-markets-are-hitting-record-highs-despite-iran-war-effects http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/06/resilience-amid-ruins-why-markets-are-hitting-record-highs-despite-iran-war-effects Wed, 06 May 2026 07:00:16 +0200 Global indices in the US, Japan and South Korea have reached all-time highs despite the economic fallout from the ongoing Iran war. Investors are clearly looking past immediate geopolitical risks but what is driving the rally? http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/05/10-years-of-brexit-how-have-uk-equities-and-the-pound-performed http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/05/10-years-of-brexit-how-have-uk-equities-and-the-pound-performed Tue, 05 May 2026 14:21:43 +0200 A decade after the 2016 referendum, the FTSE 100 has trailed Wall Street and continental Europe, the pound is weaker against the dollar and the euro, and roughly $160 billion has been pulled from UK equity funds. The story, however, is no longer one-way. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/05/shares-slip-as-oil-prices-stay-elevated-near-peaks-on-iran-war-concerns http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/05/shares-slip-as-oil-prices-stay-elevated-near-peaks-on-iran-war-concerns Tue, 05 May 2026 07:12:15 +0200 European markets opened in the green on Tuesday morning but later traded mixed as traders monitored developments in the Middle East. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/04/oil-markets-lower-as-trump-vows-to-help-ships-leave-strait-of-hormuz http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/04/oil-markets-lower-as-trump-vows-to-help-ships-leave-strait-of-hormuz Mon, 04 May 2026 07:15:24 +0200 Oil prices rose slightly in early trading on Monday as investors monitored Iran war developments. Brent crude and WTI front month contracts are trading around 1% higher at around $109 and $103 per barrel respectively. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/30/oil-temporarily-surges-above-126-per-barrel-as-us-iran-conflict-seemingly-intensifies http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/30/oil-temporarily-surges-above-126-per-barrel-as-us-iran-conflict-seemingly-intensifies Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:17:01 +0200 Oil markets face upward pressure on Thursday, with Brent crude briefly touching $126 as markets price in tensions in the negotiations between the US and Iran. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/29/london-stock-exchange-adds-first-ukrainian-firms-to-reconstruction-fund http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/29/london-stock-exchange-adds-first-ukrainian-firms-to-reconstruction-fund Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:53:20 +0200 For the first time Ukrainian equities have been included in a London-listed fund, which aims to channel investment into the nation’s eventual post-war reconstruction and current economic resilience. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/29/oil-prices-rise-despite-uae-exit-from-opec-as-iran-war-ceasefire-hangs-in-balance http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/29/oil-prices-rise-despite-uae-exit-from-opec-as-iran-war-ceasefire-hangs-in-balance Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:50:11 +0200 Oil markets are navigating a period of unprecedented volatility after the UAE announced its withdrawal from OPEC and the OPEC+. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/28/euronews-explains-what-are-eurobonds-why-is-it-divisive-and-does-it-make-sense http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/28/euronews-explains-what-are-eurobonds-why-is-it-divisive-and-does-it-make-sense Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:43:12 +0200 What are eurobonds, and how could they help the European economy? Why is France pushing for more joint debt, and will it work? Euronews examines the case behind an asset that central banks and economists increasingly say makes economic sense but remains politically toxic for the EU. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/27/european-markets-set-to-open-higher-despite-us-iran-negotiations-stalling http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/27/european-markets-set-to-open-higher-despite-us-iran-negotiations-stalling Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:27:45 +0200 European markets and US futures are trading mostly flat on Monday morning, while Brent crude remains above $100 and Asian markets bounce, as talks between Iran and the US stall. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/23/hair-dryer-trick-behind-25000-win-france-probes-potential-weather-data-scam-linked-to-poly http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/23/hair-dryer-trick-behind-25000-win-france-probes-potential-weather-data-scam-linked-to-poly Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:10:48 +0200 Officials in France have launched an investigation into the potential compromise of national weather sensors after a series of anomalous temperature readings coincided with betting activity on Polymarket. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/21/the-iran-wars-biggest-losers-are-now-2026s-top-performing-markets http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/21/the-iran-wars-biggest-losers-are-now-2026s-top-performing-markets Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:43:37 +0200 The stock markets that were supposed to pay the highest price for the Iran war are now the ones leading the 2026 league table, and the rebound from March's Hormuz panic has been one of the most aggressive relief rallies in years. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/21/global-markets-on-edge-with-oil-moving-slightly-higher-ahead-of-us-iran-talks http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/21/global-markets-on-edge-with-oil-moving-slightly-higher-ahead-of-us-iran-talks Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:14:29 +0200 European markets are trading mostly flat with Asian indices jumping higher and oil prices rising slightly as suspense builds around potential US-Iran negotiations and the end of the ceasefire in less than 48 hours. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/20/oil-prices-climb-as-us-iran-stand-off-keeps-strait-of-hormuz-in-limbo http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/04/20/oil-prices-climb-as-us-iran-stand-off-keeps-strait-of-hormuz-in-limbo Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:29:29 +0200 Oil prices climbed more than 5% while European markets fell on Monday morning as a stand-off between Iran and the US prevented tankers from using the Strait of Hormuz.