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Real Economy

Eurozone economy slows amid trade tensions and uncertainty

In partnership with The European Commission

A new series of 'Real Economy' looks at some of the reasons why the forecast is gloomy and how opportunities can turn the tide.

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Business opportunities expanding for Dubai in Africa

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

In this month's Business Line programme, we look at the Global Business Forum on Africa. In its fifth edition, the two-day event explores the challenges and opportunities associated with doing business in Africa with many companies looking to the continent as the next big investment frontier.

World

Climate crisis requires wartime-style mobilisation, says Nobel-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz

In his new book “A Bit of Everything: Power, People, Profits and Progressive Capitalism for an Age of Discontent”, Professor Stiglitz argues that capitalism needs to be transformed if it is to meet the challenge of creating a more equal society.

Business

EU release growth forecast - and it's a mixed bag

On the one hand the European economy is in its seventh consecutive year of growth and every EU country is set to grow. But on the other hand in some cases, like in Italy, this growth is 0.1%.

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Focus

African entrepreneurs encouraged to unlock their continent’s potential

In partnership with The Tony Elumelu Foundation

The recent Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Forum in Abuja, Nigeria brought together thousands of would-be entrepreneurs and potential investors.

Business

Europe’s economy is slowing down

According to the preliminary Eurostat data Eurozone GDP grew 0.2% quarter-on-quarter in the April-June period, down from 0.4% in the previous three months.

United Kingdom

Johnson's Scotland visit exposes divisions over Brexit, independence

Despite a cash pledge to boost growth, the new prime minister's readiness for a no-deal Brexit is under fire in the pro-EU nation.

Poland

Euroviews. How Poland’s 'golden age' of economic growth is going unreported ǀ View

Becoming the seventh largest economy in Europe after over 20 years of solid growth, Poland’s remarkable growth engine is not receiving the attention it deserves.

Europe News

Brussels Economic Forum 2019 looks at EU's global role

Brussels Economic Forum 2019 looked at making the EU a global power, and Arancha González shared her thoughts with Euronews on how that could happen.

World News

Is it unfair for the ECB to use interest rates to compete with the US?

A war of words has erupted between Donald Trump and Mario Draghi over Europe's efforts to boost its economy. Who's right?

Real Economy

Uncertainty and trade tensions slow down the global economy

In partnership with The European Commission

Whilst domestic factors are set to support the European economy, global uncertainties are weighing it down.

Real Economy

Innovation: Europe's road to growth

In partnership with The European Commission

In this episode, Real Economy takes a look at what Europe is doing to boost investment in innovative industries such artificial intelligence and robotics in order to foster growth.

Business

EU's largest economy shows steady growth

Latest data shows the German economy in good shape despite the prospect of more trade tariffs and Brexit

Spotlight

Hong Kong: Driving growth in a leading global financial hub

Hong Kong is a magnet for worldwide talent, where professional dreams come true

Economy

Britain to face growth slowdown amidst Brexit fears

Confederation of British Industry lowers 2018 growth forecast citing Brexit and heavy snowfall

Italy

World's powerful convene for Bilderberg meeting: What is it?

Some 131 participants from 23 countries are gathering in Turin, Italy for the 66th edition of the Bilderberg Meetings.

Real Economy

Forecasting Europe's future

Last year the euro area and the EU both grew at the fastest pace in a decade

Economy

US sees stronger economic growth

The economy increased at a solid 2.9 percent annual rate, a sharp upward revision that caps three straight quarters of healthy growth

Spotlight

Poland... a rising economic star?

Spotlight travelled to Poland to see what's turning it from a fledgling to a fully-developed economic power and here to fight with the top dogs

Economy

UK growth revised down as slow production hits

According to official figures the UK economy expanded by less than previously thought in the last three months of 2017