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The first weeks of Trump in power, seen from Brussels

Brussels and the EU have long feared Trump’s tariff threats, but now, shock is setting in as he and Elon Musk push to dismantle US agencies and shrink the federal government.

Russia

Russian central bank holds interest rate at 21%

The decision has brought criticism from influential business figures, who say high rates are hindering business activity and preventing growth.

Economy

European Central Bank delivers final rate cut of the year

The ECB started cutting the main interest rates in June 2024, to boost the Eurozone's lagging economy, through lower rates to encourage borrowing, spending and investment.

Economy

ECB set to trim interest rates again: What's next and why it matters

The ECB is set to cut rates by 25 basis points to 3%, with further easing expected into 2025. Lower rates may provide a much-needed boost to borrowing, domestic consumption, and exports via a weaker euro, but geopolitical risks costs may limit the benefits.

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Economy

French central bank expects zero growth in fourth quarter

The bank's monthly survey shows a rising uncertainty among businesses in Europe's second-biggest economy.

Economy

Russian central bank hikes interest rate to record-high 21%

Russia's central bank has hiked the key interest rate by 200 basis points to a record-high 21% in a bid to fight inflation, fuelled by military spending.

Economy

Czech central bank cuts rates with more reductions expected

The move is in line with dovish signals from other central banks, notably rate cuts from the Fed and the ECB.

Economy

Hungary cuts key interest rate, buoyed by US Fed Reserve decision

Policymakers have reduced borrowing costs after a pause in August, although the base rate in Hungary is still the joint highest figure in the EU.

Economy

Norway holds its benchmark interest rate at 16-year high of 4.5%

Why is one of Europe’s best-performing economies not following in the ECB’s footsteps?

Economy

Ireland needs 'tens of thousands' more homes to keep up with demand

Ireland's central bank says the housing market is struggling from a decade of under-supply and needs tens of thousands more homes to be built annually.

Business

ECB interest rate cut: How will it impact your personal finances?

The European Central Bank (ECB) cut interest rates for the second time this year on Thursday 12 September. Euronews Business asked the experts how it might impact your personal finances.

The Big Question

The Big Question: What is the economic impact of the Olympic Games?

France spent €2bn on the Olympics - has the country benefited economically? Banque de France deputy governor, Agnès Bénassy-Quéré considers France’s current economic outlook.

Economy

Turkish delight as inflation rate dips, raising hopes of rate cuts

Annual inflation has been easing since June, although August's total is still more than 10 times higher than the central bank's target.