Now playing Next Markets Gold rush as metal holds onto its shine: What's behind the surge? A number of factors have helped sustain the current wave of interest in gold. China's demand surge, the valuation of the US dollar, and the interest rate path of the Federal Reserve Bank (Fed) may all have had an impact on prices. 13/05/2024
Now playing Next Culture news BAFTA TV Awards: Top Boy, Happy Valley and Sixth Commandment triumph Comedians Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan hosted the ceremony at London's Royal Festival Hall honouring the best of British TV. 13/05/2024
Now playing Next Business Eye on the Markets: Eurozone GDP and US CPI in the Spotlight This week, investors await the eurozone's flash Q1 GDP and final April CPI figures, alongside crucial US April inflation data, pivotal for central banks' interest rate decisions and investment sentiment. 13/05/2024
Now playing Next Economy UK stakes its claims to second spot in worldwide online gambling Online gambling in the UK has risen significantly during and post-pandemic, as tax-free winnings, affordability and convenience all contribute to a surge in gambling across the UK. 13/05/2024
Now playing Next Economy Housing in Europe: Where do people rent more than they buy? Switzerland and Germany have high tenancy rates with over half of their populations renting homes. Conversely, the Balkan countries demonstrate higher homeownership rates, though many homes are overcrowded. 13/05/2024
Now playing Next Art London Craft Week 2024: What not to miss London Craft Week is back, with an abundance of creative events taking place across the city for its tenth anniversary. 12/05/2024
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Now playing Next Space Why NATO’s plans to work with space tech companies is a challenge The commercial sector is struggling with a lack of information flow, such as which technologies NATO will require in the future, a NATO official said. 11/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe Decoded Euroviews. Xi's European tour: Some euro, no vision For China to revive its fortunes, it must fundamentally change course, abandoning its version of predatory state capitalism in favour of the genuine market reforms its trade partners worldwide are calling for, Elaine Dezenski writes. 11/05/2024
Now playing Next Economy Is part-time work fuelling Germany’s economic woes? The minister president of Saxony, Michael Kretschmer, says a return to the 40-hour week is necessary to maintain economic prosperity in Germany. 11/05/2024
Now playing Next Business Difficult to digest cost of doner kebabs prompts price cap calls In Germany, the once-affordable doner kebab has become the emblem of a growing concern: donerflation. 11/05/2024
Now playing Next Tech News Elon Musk predicts human intelligence 'will be 1%' when AI takes over Elon Musk gave his thoughts on AI's impact, space exploration, and Starlink during the 27th annual Global Conference organised by the Milken Insitute. 10/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe Decoded Euroviews. The European public remains unwaveringly committed to Ukraine European leaders cannot afford to feel complacent. Quite the opposite: they must act decisively and renew their commitments of support so Ukraine can effectively push back and win, Viktor Mak writes. 10/05/2024
Now playing Next Markets Town-sized private land in the Arctic is up for sale for €300 million The 15,000 acre plot is halfway between Norway and the North Pole. It lies at the heart of a pristine wilderness which has provoked debate over climate change and is the focus of geopolitical tensions among global powers who are eager to exploit the natural resources of the Arctic region. 10/05/2024
Now playing Next Economy ECB signals a ‘plausible’ June rate cut as European equities surge The latest minutes from the European Central Bank meeting indicated a rising chance for easing monetary policy in June. While a majority support maintaining current rates, a few members already advocated for immediate cuts in April. 10/05/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Apple apologises for 'tone-deaf' iPad crushing ad Apple has been dealt a crushing blow after being forced to apologise for its new iPad Pro advert, which features an array of cultural objects including instruments, books and cameras being destroyed, with the tablet computer held up in their place. 10/05/2024
Now playing Next Economy Euroviews. Banking on fossil fuels: A one-way ticket to global economic meltdown With the future of our planet at stake, banks need to be ambitious and move beyond policies that only offer mere lip service instead of solutions that meet the sheer scale of the challenge. Failure to do so would be unconscionable, Zahra Hdidou writes. 10/05/2024