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Now playing Next Business Euroviews. The Red Sea conflict may see Europe's economic concerns heighten All the goods and merchandise travelling by container will not only reach their destination late but prices will now reflect increased costs. This will mean higher prices on shelves which, in turn, will lead to an overall increase in inflation, Osama Rizvi writes. 15/01/2024
Now playing Next Economy French industrial production beats expectations, showing 0.5% rise French industrial production for November beats expectations while other EU countries fail to perform as strongly 10/01/2024
Now playing Next Real Economy Celebrating 25 years of the euro: a retrospective and future outlook IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION To commemorate 25 years of the single currency in Europe, we ask students, workers and a former president of the European Central Bank for their perspectives on the past, present and future of the euro and the eurozone. 10/01/2024
Now playing Next Real Economy The euro turns 25: How has the single currency changed Europe? IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION In this Real Economy Crash Course, we reflect on 25 years of the euro, from its introduction in 1999 to its significance today and what to expect in the future. 10/01/2024
Now playing Next Economy Global unemployment expected to grow this year, despite dip in 2023 The International Labour Organization warns that global unemployment may increase in 2024, alongside persisting inflation and economic woes in G20 states. 10/01/2024
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Now playing Next Economy Unemployment in the euro area drops to 6.4% The latest data from Eurostat shows unemployment rates are getting slightly better in the euro area and the wider EU. 09/01/2024
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Now playing Next Markets Weekly markets wrap: European shares dip ahead of non-farm payrolls European markets were somewhat downbeat this week, due to disappointing economic data and upcoming US non-farm payrolls 06/01/2024
Now playing Next Economy German retail sales fall 2.5% weighed down by internet sales German retail sales numbers dropped in November following internet and non-food sales being less than anticipated. 05/01/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Eurozone inflation rose to 2.9% in December according to Eurostat The half percentage point rise on the November figure (2.4%) appeared driven by an abatement in falling energy prices 05/01/2024
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Now playing Next Business Where in Europe will the property market revive in 2024? The rise of technologies, such as AI, and the solid growth in tourism-related sectors could drive Europe's commercial real estate market next year, while the housing market struggles to get back on its feet and the rental market soars. 04/01/2024
Now playing Next Business European stocks hit a 23-month peak to start the new year Euronews Business breaks down the latest stock markets figures 02/01/2024