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Europe is where we see more 'sluggish growth', says KPMG

High inflation and unemployment could leave the continent lagging behind other major economies in 2024, according to global accounting firm KPMG.

Economy

US retail sales up in December, but consumers remain pessimistic

People in the US stepped up their spending at retailers in December, closing out the holiday shopping season and the year on an upbeat tone and signalling that people remain confident enough to keep spending freely.

Europe News

Europe scrambles to finalise new fiscal rules after lawmaker vote

Twitchy bond markets and upcoming elections mean the clock is ticking for controversial new EU deficit laws.

Markets

Weekly markets' wrap: European stocks bounce up on ECB rate cut hopes

European markets were brighter on Friday following fairly optimistic comments from ECB President Christine Lagarde on Thursday about potential interest rate cuts.

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Real Economy

Celebrating 25 years of the euro: a retrospective and future outlook

In partnership with The European Commission

To commemorate 25 years of the single currency in Europe, we ask students, workers and a former president of the European Central Bank for their perspectives on the past, present and future of the euro and the eurozone.

Business

Here's some of the best options for starting a UK pension

Retirement may seem a long way off at the start of your career but it's never too early to start saving for a pension.

Europe Decoded

2023: Europe's year explained in charts and data

Dampened economic prospects, two raging wars and extreme weather events have all deeply affected Europe in 2023.

Europe News

EU deal on gig workers falls apart at the last minute

A hard-fought deal on a draft law designed to improve the conditions of millions of gig workers across the European Union unexpectedly fell apart on Friday morning during a meeting of ambassadors in Brussels.

Europe News

Franco-German compromise prompts EU deal to reform fiscal rules

Economic and finance ministers of the European Union sealed on Wednesday a deal to reform the bloc's fiscal rules, a breakthrough made only possible after Germany and France found a middle ground.

Business

Do companies discriminate based on age? Here are the findings

What's Europe's stance on older people in the workforce? Euronews Business takes a look at the findings of a recent study.

Economy

Euroviews. New India-Europe corridor brings opportunities and challenges alike

As the world moves towards "minilateralism" — meaning, small groups of countries cooperating to tackle collective issues or pursue goals — the IMEC presents the EU with an opportunity to grow its trade and improve its access to global markets, Osama Rizvi writes.

Economy

ECB's Christine Lagarde stands firm: No rate cuts on the horizon

Those anticipating a dovish pivot from ECB President Christine Lagarde in the wake of comments by Fed Chair Jerome Powell a day earlier would have found her latest press conference a stark contrast.

Economy

ECB holds interest rates steady: What lies ahead for Europe's economy?

The European Central Bank (ECB) has held interest rates and said it expects inflation to decline over the course of 2024.

Economy

Pound gains after Bank of England keeps interest rates at 15-year high

In a widely expected move, the Bank of England (BoE), has decided to keep interest rates steady as part of its continued quest to bring down inflation.

Economy

Norway's central bank hikes its key interest rate once again

The Norwegian national bank has raised the interest rate once again with future economic developments remaining uncertain.

Economy

First-time buyers look for long-term loans to get on property ladder

One-fifth of first-time buyers in the UK wanting to get onto the property ladder are taking out mortgages of more than 35 years, according to UK Finance.

Economy

EU banks amass high reserves despite booming payouts

Emergency funds at EU banks remain high whilst shareholders continue to profit from high interest rates.

Markets

Markets wrap: European stocks higher ahead of Fed rate decision

European stocks and the FTSE 100 were all trading higher on Wednesday morning ahead of the US Federal Reserve rate decision.

Economy

Why the UK economy took a surprise tumble in October

Euronews Business takes a look at why the UK economy took a surprise tumble in October as the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures are released.

Economy

Boost for eurozone as economic sentiment hits 10-month high

While most analysts feel optimistic about the euro area's economic situation for the next six months, many remain concerned about its current state.