Now playing Next Markets Bitcoin tops $67,000 as US Federal Reserve keeps rates steady Bitcoin has seen increased interest over the past few months, following the approval of bitcoin exchange-traded funds earlier this year. 21/03/2024
Now playing Next Economy Bank of England holds rates steady, inflation set to drop The Bank of England has held the interest rate at 5.25%, with one dissent by Swati Dhingra advocating for a 0.25% cut. Projections see inflation dipping below the target in Q2 2024. 21/03/2024
Now playing Next Economy Fed clears path for rate cuts: Powell lifts stocks and gold higher The Federal Reserve has set the stage for interest rate cuts later this year, indicating a shift from its long-standing restrictive policy. March's FOMC meeting kept rates stable but hinted at three cuts in 2024. The projection spiked investor confidence, pushing the S&P 500 and gold to record highs 21/03/2024
Now playing Next Work These are 5 new jobs coming to Europe thanks to AI Looking to build a career in the world's fastest-growing technology? These are five new potential fields of work coming to Europe in light of the EU AI Act. 19/03/2024
Now playing Next Nature These award-winning photos capture nature’s highs and lows Check out the beautiful and poignant winners of the British Wildlife Photography Awards. 19/03/2024
Now playing Next Climate Now Can Catalonia learn to live with drought? IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COPERNICUS How is the Spanish region of Catalonia adapting to drought? The main reservoir that feeds Barcelona is almost empty and the water regeneration and desalination plants are at full capacity. Meanwhile private companies are making their own efforts to economise and recycle water. Is it enough? 18/03/2024
Now playing Next Markets Markets Report: A look at the week ahead Anticipation mounts as major central banks prepare to announce decisions on interest rates, influencing market dynamics and investor sentiment. 18/03/2024
Now playing Next Israel Aid airdrops into Gaza slammed by humanitarian organisations NGOs called a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, saying states hide behind airdrops to "create the illusion that they are doing enough." 14/03/2024
Now playing Next Economy US inflation rises more than expected in February The US inflation report in February 2024 exceeded expectations, signalling possible delays in anticipated Federal Reserve rate cuts. The Consumer Price Index rose by 3.2% year-on-year, with core inflation at 3.8%. 12/03/2024
Now playing Next Living ‘Disgusting’: How Marseille residents are fighting for a cleaner city Rome, Palermo and Marseille are the three dirtiest cities in Europe, according to a report from the European Commission. 11/03/2024
Now playing Next Markets Markets Report: What's in store for the week The Eurogroup meetings and the release of the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) are poised to provide insights into the trajectory of regional economic development and interest rate outlooks this week. 11/03/2024
Now playing Next Markets Gold prices reach all-time highs: Which European stocks may benefit? Gold prices hit a record high, as markets eye potential Fed rate cuts in 2024. 08/03/2024
Now playing Next Nutrition Euroviews. How do we unwrap people's perceptions of ultra-processed foods? Providing consumers with information on how they can incorporate ultra-processed foods into a balanced diet and whether processing level correlates to healthiness, Klaus Grunert writes. 07/03/2024
Now playing Next Europe News French conservatives blast von der Leyen's 'technocratic drift' Ahead of the congress of the European People's Party (EPP), the French delegation has come strongly against the re-election bid of Ursula von der Leyen, denouncing her as "the candidate of Mr Macron and not the right." 06/03/2024
Now playing Next France Rain floods southern France for third time in six months Severe floods have hit the French Southwest city of Saintes (Charente-Maritime) for the third time in just six months. 05/03/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Euroviews. CSDDD: A tale of corporations hijacking the EU's democratic process Undermining binding EU legislation on corporate accountability would be a green-light signal by the bloc's governments to reckless businesses that they can keep fuelling the climate and ecological crises for corporate profits, Alban Grosdidier writes. 05/03/2024
Now playing Next Markets Bitcoin value climbs above $65,000, one step from all-time record The value of the overall crypto market rose 5% in 24 hours to hit $2.44 trillion. 04/03/2024