http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Thu, 14 May 2026 14:35:53 +0200 Thu, 14 May 2026 14:35:53 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/14/us-30-year-bond-yield-tops-5-as-kevin-warsh-takes-fed-helm-and-inflation-rises http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/14/us-30-year-bond-yield-tops-5-as-kevin-warsh-takes-fed-helm-and-inflation-rises Thu, 14 May 2026 14:35:43 +0200 The US Treasury sold 30-year bonds at a yield above 5% for the first time since 2007 on Wednesday, highlighting mounting investor unease just as the Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/14/world-markets-rise-on-trump-xi-summit-hopes http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/14/world-markets-rise-on-trump-xi-summit-hopes Thu, 14 May 2026 14:05:03 +0200 Trump and Xi met at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, where both sides agreed the Strait of Hormuz must remain open, a key demand as the Iran war drags into its third month. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/14/xi-jinping-vows-to-open-door-wider-to-us-firms-during-trump-visit http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/14/xi-jinping-vows-to-open-door-wider-to-us-firms-during-trump-visit Thu, 14 May 2026 11:42:24 +0200 Chinese President Xi Jinping used US President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing to reassure American business leaders that China remains committed to further opening its economy to foreign investment. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/14/europes-household-energy-prices-surge-after-iran-war-which-capitals-were-hit-hardest http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/14/europes-household-energy-prices-surge-after-iran-war-which-capitals-were-hit-hardest Thu, 14 May 2026 07:00:22 +0200 Household gas prices rose across EU capitals between early February and early April, reflecting the impact of Middle East tensions. However, electricity prices fell on average, highlighting diverging trends in Europe’s energy markets. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/13/turkey-removes-a-restriction-on-direct-trade-with-armenia-to-improve-ties http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/13/turkey-removes-a-restriction-on-direct-trade-with-armenia-to-improve-ties Wed, 13 May 2026 18:07:04 +0200 Relations between the neighbours have been strained over historic grievances and Turkey’s close alliance with Azerbaijan. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/13/two-thirds-of-europes-lng-imports-to-come-from-the-us-amid-increased-reliance http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/13/two-thirds-of-europes-lng-imports-to-come-from-the-us-amid-increased-reliance Wed, 13 May 2026 15:46:19 +0200 Europe is expected to source almost two-thirds of its liquefied natural gas imports from the US in 2026, according to a new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/13/oil-stocks-drain-at-record-pace-as-iea-warns-of-renewed-price-swings http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/13/oil-stocks-drain-at-record-pace-as-iea-warns-of-renewed-price-swings Wed, 13 May 2026 14:38:37 +0200 The International Energy Agency says the oil market is likely to remain in deficit until the final quarter of the year, as disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz continue to constrain supply, increasing the risk of renewed price volatility. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/13/irans-economy-is-being-tested-by-war-blockades-and-soaring-inflation http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/13/irans-economy-is-being-tested-by-war-blockades-and-soaring-inflation Wed, 13 May 2026 13:21:40 +0200 Inflation has hit 54% and the rial has lost more than half its value, but Tehran insists it can hold out http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/13/which-european-economy-is-growing-the-fastest-in-2026 http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/13/which-european-economy-is-growing-the-fastest-in-2026 Wed, 13 May 2026 12:58:18 +0200 The eurozone has slowed sharply, expanding just 0.8% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026. Yet three economies are growing several times faster than the bloc as a whole. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/13/trump-china-visit-us-ceos-musk-cook-and-nvidias-huang-join-trade-talks http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/13/trump-china-visit-us-ceos-musk-cook-and-nvidias-huang-join-trade-talks Wed, 13 May 2026 09:49:35 +0200 A high-level delegation of business executives is travelling to China with US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, with the inclusion of Jensen Huang underscoring how AI chip exports and advanced technology trade are likely to be central to discussions between the two nations. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/13/trump-in-beijing-how-do-america-and-china-compare-as-economic-superpowers http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/13/trump-in-beijing-how-do-america-and-china-compare-as-economic-superpowers Wed, 13 May 2026 08:14:39 +0200 US President Donald Trump's visit to China this week comes as the rivalry between the world's two largest economies is increasingly shaped by economic competition, technological leadership and global influence. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/12/iran-war-pushes-us-inflation-to-38-as-petrol-prices-surge http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/12/iran-war-pushes-us-inflation-to-38-as-petrol-prices-surge Tue, 12 May 2026 16:15:32 +0200 US consumer prices rose 3.8% in April as the Iran war drove petrol costs up 28% in a year, with real wages falling for the first time in three years, according to government data. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/12/how-solar-and-wind-projects-are-accelerating-the-energy-transition http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/12/how-solar-and-wind-projects-are-accelerating-the-energy-transition Tue, 12 May 2026 14:03:36 +0200 Authorities in Uzbekistan say 5,600 megawatts of solar and wind capacity have already been added to the national grid through international partnerships. New investments now focus on energy storage, AI infrastructure, and large-scale data centres linked to the energy transition. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/12/global-trades-next-top-priority-bypassing-the-hormuz-chokepoint http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/12/global-trades-next-top-priority-bypassing-the-hormuz-chokepoint Tue, 12 May 2026 13:56:13 +0200 Global shipping firms are redesigning trade routes as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz disrupt supply chains, raise costs and expose the vulnerability of global commerce to geopolitical conflict. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/12/lufthansa-to-take-majority-control-of-italys-ita-airways-in-325mn-deal http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/12/lufthansa-to-take-majority-control-of-italys-ita-airways-in-325mn-deal Tue, 12 May 2026 13:21:54 +0200 Lufthansa, one of Europe's top airlines, announced Tuesday its intention to expand its current minority stake in Italy's ITA Airways to 90%. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/12/shipping-industry-fears-fuel-shortages-that-could-drive-up-prices-worldwide http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/12/shipping-industry-fears-fuel-shortages-that-could-drive-up-prices-worldwide Tue, 12 May 2026 11:07:15 +0200 Global shipping companies are bracing for fuel shortages and rising costs as the Iran war disrupts supplies of bunker fuel through the Strait of Hormuz. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/12/europes-best-performing-stocks-of-2026-including-one-up-by-947 http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/12/europes-best-performing-stocks-of-2026-including-one-up-by-947 Tue, 12 May 2026 10:15:51 +0200 From Swedish photonics to French satellites and British fuel cells, meet this year's top-performing equities across sectors. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/12/us-treasury-enlists-banks-to-target-iranian-money-laundering-schemes http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/12/us-treasury-enlists-banks-to-target-iranian-money-laundering-schemes Tue, 12 May 2026 10:01:46 +0200 The US Treasury has directed banks to intensify their monitoring of Iranian money laundering networks that enable funds from sanctioned oil. The move is part of the wider strategy to pressure Iran into a deal as negotiations stall. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/11/telekom-and-rheinmetall-join-forces-on-drone-defence-shield-for-cities-and-infrastructure http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/11/telekom-and-rheinmetall-join-forces-on-drone-defence-shield-for-cities-and-infrastructure Mon, 11 May 2026 14:42:29 +0200 Suspicious drone flights over airports, barracks and critical infrastructure are increasing. German companies Telekom and Rheinmetall plan to jointly develop a system capable of detecting, disrupting and intercepting drones in emergencies. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/11/soaring-energy-profits-reignite-calls-for-windfall-tax-across-europe http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/11/soaring-energy-profits-reignite-calls-for-windfall-tax-across-europe Mon, 11 May 2026 12:57:48 +0200 European oil and gas companies that posted huge profits in the first quarter on soaring prices caused by the war in the Middle East face new calls from London to Paris to tax their outsized gains. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/11/small-portuguese-liqueur-brand-wins-legal-fight-against-louis-vuitton http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/11/small-portuguese-liqueur-brand-wins-legal-fight-against-louis-vuitton Mon, 11 May 2026 12:56:08 +0200 French luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton claimed the Portuguese company’s logo copied its famous initials, but a court ruled in favour of the small family-run brand. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/11/oil-giant-saudi-aramco-profits-jump-25-as-iran-war-drives-prices-higher http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/11/oil-giant-saudi-aramco-profits-jump-25-as-iran-war-drives-prices-higher Mon, 11 May 2026 10:58:44 +0200 Saudi Aramco said Q1 profit rose 25% as the Iran war disrupted global oil supplies and pushed up prices. The company shifted some exports away from the Strait of Hormuz via its East-West Pipeline, which is now operating at full capacity. 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/2026/05/11/which-eu-capitals-have-rents-higher-than-minimum-wages http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/11/which-eu-capitals-have-rents-higher-than-minimum-wages Mon, 11 May 2026 06:12:53 +0200 Euronews Business takes a closer look at gross minimum wages and average rent costs across EU countries and their capital cities. In many capitals, even the gross minimum wage is not enough to cover rent. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/10/brzoska-poland-establishes-itself-as-a-deregulation-model-for-the-eu http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/10/brzoska-poland-establishes-itself-as-a-deregulation-model-for-the-eu Sun, 10 May 2026 12:43:29 +0200 Poland could be a role model for Brussels on simplifying legislation and deregulation, Rafał Brzoska, one of Poland’s richest men, told Euronews at the European Economic Congress. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/09/spains-bizum-heads-to-the-high-street-to-take-on-visa-and-mastercard http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/09/spains-bizum-heads-to-the-high-street-to-take-on-visa-and-mastercard Sat, 09 May 2026 07:00:17 +0200 Spain's homegrown payment app is making its biggest move yet, bringing account-to-account payments to the physical till and raising the stakes for US card giants. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/08/potato-futures-soar-700-in-less-than-a-month-on-iran-war-speculation http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/08/potato-futures-soar-700-in-less-than-a-month-on-iran-war-speculation Fri, 08 May 2026 15:33:28 +0200 Potato-linked financial contracts have risen over 700% in a few weeks, despite a current oversupply in Europe, due to speculative trading surrounding the volatile environment caused by the Iran war. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/08/iraq-announces-huge-oil-find-near-saudi-border-as-hormuz-crisis-bites http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/08/iraq-announces-huge-oil-find-near-saudi-border-as-hormuz-crisis-bites Fri, 08 May 2026 13:38:11 +0200 Iraq has the fifth largest proven oil reserves in the world, estimated at 145 billion barrels, representing about 17% of total Middle Eastern reserves and around 9% of global reserves, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/08/commerzbank-axes-3000-jobs-in-an-attempt-to-fight-off-unicredit-takeover-bid http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/08/commerzbank-axes-3000-jobs-in-an-attempt-to-fight-off-unicredit-takeover-bid Fri, 08 May 2026 12:21:50 +0200 Commerzbank wants to cut a further 3,000 jobs and at the same time significantly increase its profit targets. The reorganisation is the bank's response to the takeover ambitions of the major Italian bank UniCredit. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/08/oil-tanker-arrives-in-south-korea-after-leaving-the-strait-of-hormuz http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/08/oil-tanker-arrives-in-south-korea-after-leaving-the-strait-of-hormuz Fri, 08 May 2026 12:11:22 +0200 A Malta-flagged tanker, carrying one million barrels of crude oil, has successfully reached the western coast of South Korea after passing through the Strait of Hormuz in mid-April. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/08/can-you-afford-the-2026-world-cup-what-fans-paid-for-a-seat-over-the-years http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/08/can-you-afford-the-2026-world-cup-what-fans-paid-for-a-seat-over-the-years Fri, 08 May 2026 11:36:49 +0200 The 2026 World Cup is facing criticism over record-high ticket prices, with fans saying it is becoming far less affordable than past tournaments. Compared to previous World Cups-where even final tickets were often under a few thousand dollars-2026 prices can reach $15,000 or more for premium seats. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/08/europes-electricity-storage-race-which-countries-lead-in-battery-capacity http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/08/europes-electricity-storage-race-which-countries-lead-in-battery-capacity Fri, 08 May 2026 10:52:56 +0200 Batteries are vital to using electricity from solar and wind efficiently. Battery capacities vary widely across European countries, with several planning significant expansion in their pipelines. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/08/gold-vs-oil-which-offers-better-protection-from-rising-prices-during-the-iran-war http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/08/gold-vs-oil-which-offers-better-protection-from-rising-prices-during-the-iran-war Fri, 08 May 2026 07:00:28 +0200 Conventional wisdom holds that gold protects investors during war and inflation. The Iran conflict has turned that assumption on its head. Since the outbreak of the war, Brent crude has rallied 37%, while gold has fallen 10%. The driving force is interest rates, not geopolitics. 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/economic-growth-in-the-pacific-could-slow-as-energy-disruptions-spread-adb-warns http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/07/economic-growth-in-the-pacific-could-slow-as-energy-disruptions-spread-adb-warns Thu, 07 May 2026 14:51:41 +0200 Rising fuel and fertiliser import costs are placing growing pressure on economies across Asia and the Pacific, especially small island states that rely heavily on imports. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) says governments are accelerating energy transition and resilience measures in response. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/07/shell-profits-surge-as-iran-war-drives-oil-prices-higher http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/07/shell-profits-surge-as-iran-war-drives-oil-prices-higher Thu, 07 May 2026 13:42:06 +0200 Europe’s biggest energy company reported a jump in first-quarter profits as the war involving Iran and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil and gas prices higher. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/07/maersk-profit-falls-sharply-as-firm-keeps-forecast-despite-hormuz-uncertainty http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/07/maersk-profit-falls-sharply-as-firm-keeps-forecast-despite-hormuz-uncertainty Thu, 07 May 2026 10:50:31 +0200 Danish shipping giant Maersk said on Thursday it was maintaining its 2026 outlook despite the war in the Middle East and uncertainty over disruptions to key trade routes through the Strait of Hormuz. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/07/europes-ai-conundrum-watch-the-brussels-economic-forum-2026 http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/07/europes-ai-conundrum-watch-the-brussels-economic-forum-2026 Thu, 07 May 2026 10:22:53 +0200 The Brussels Economic Forum (BEF) is the European Commission’s annual flagship economic event. For more than 25 years, it has brought together political leaders, business representatives, civil society, academics, and key economic actors to engage in forward-looking discussions on key issues shaping http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/07/europes-ultra-rich-club-grew-by-26-in-five-years-led-by-germany http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/07/europes-ultra-rich-club-grew-by-26-in-five-years-led-by-germany Thu, 07 May 2026 10:10:58 +0200 The number of people with at least $30 million (€25.7m) in wealth is growing across Europe. Germany has by far the most ultra-rich, and continues to add more. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/07/who-pays-more-europes-workers-face-wide-gaps-in-income-tax-bills http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/07/who-pays-more-europes-workers-face-wide-gaps-in-income-tax-bills Thu, 07 May 2026 09:15:50 +0200 Europe’s personal income tax rates differ significantly, with dependent children lowering tax burdens in several countries. 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/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/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/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/2026/05/06/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/asian-development-bank-announces-65bn-regional-investment-plan-across-asia http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/05/asian-development-bank-announces-65bn-regional-investment-plan-across-asia Tue, 05 May 2026 19:25:50 +0200 At its annual meeting in Samarkand, the Bank outlined a programme focused on cross-border energy and digital infrastructure. 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/2026/05/05/10-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/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.