Now playing Next Economy Eurozone sees drop in building work as demand remains weak France saw its most dramatic fall in construction activity since January, while German firms continue to struggle. 06/08/2024
Now playing Next Economy The anti-growth traps: What stops countries from getting ahead? Middle-income nations are stuck on the road from rags to riches. According to the World Bank, the status quo is partly to blame. 01/08/2024
Now playing Next Economy More Germans left without jobs this summer as economy contracts The unemployment rate in Germany is creeping back up to levels seen during the early phase of the pandemic. 31/07/2024
Now playing Next Economy Hard times for Latvia as eurozone nations share mixed economic updates Ireland and Belgium's economies continued to grow from April to June - although Latvia's was not so lucky. 29/07/2024
Now playing Next Economy Corporate distress levels up in Germany but down in UK and France Some of the most distressed sectors also continued to be retail, healthcare and property, especially burdened by the high cost of borrowing. 17/07/2024
Now playing Next Economy UK economy receives surprise boost after month of zero growth May's output was lifted by an uptick in the services sector as sunshine boosted consumer spending. 11/07/2024
Now playing Next Economy European financial markets 'too fragmented', warns S&P Global Although growth in the Eurozone is back, geopolitical risks posed by the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East remain, along with tighter financial conditions and the reshaping of the political landscape across Europe. 24/06/2024
Now playing Next Business EY: The growth at all costs era is over. Sustainability is key Businesses have never been under so much pressure to deliver on sustainability but balancing it with profitability is becoming increasingly complex in a world of geopolitical unrest and disinformation. 17/06/2024
Now playing Next Economy UK long-term sickness record rise fuels fears over economic growth Long-term sickness leads to a growing number of people who are neither working nor looking for a job, known as economically inactive. This poses a significant risk to economic growth. 11/06/2024
Now playing Next Economy Swiftonomics: How Taylor Swift's tours boost the economy Taylor Swift's tours usually drive a number of tourists to cities hosting concerts, boosting hotel prices especially. 06/06/2024
Now playing Next Economy WEF: Economic outlook improves for 2024, but geopolitical woes remain Although the United States and Asia are expected to see decent growth, European prospects remain bleak. 29/05/2024
Now playing Next Business EBRD reveals how sanctions on Russia has impacted its economy The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has unveiled surprising growth forecasts for Russia as it examines the impact of sanctions on the country. 15/05/2024
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 Economy UK shakes off recession with 0.6% GDP growth in first quarter In a pre-election boost for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, national output surpasses analysts’ expectations. 10/05/2024
Now playing Next Business OECD economic outlook: Steady global growth expected for 2024 and 2025 The OECD has released its latest economic outlook and said it expects steady global growth in 2024 and 2025. 02/05/2024
Now playing Next The Big Question Energy, regulation and openness: How to make the EU competitive again “None of those goals will be achievable if we don't get back into a growth mode in Europe,” says Business Europe President, Fredrik Persson 29/04/2024
Now playing Next Economy UK economy grows for the second month in a row after mild recession February's expansion in national output raises hopes that the UK is moving out of a recession. 12/04/2024
Now playing Next Economy German industrial production picks up at fastest rate seen in a year Factory output in Germany surpasses predictions for February, although a significant recovery seems far off. 08/04/2024
Now playing Next Economy How have Europe's economic issues fared on von der Leyen's watch? Ursula von der Leyen is seeking a second term as head of the European Commission. What has her current five-year stint meant for the economy? 28/03/2024
Now playing Next Economy Modest growth for UK economy after dip into recession Strong spending in the services sector has seen the UK return to growth. 13/03/2024