Now playing Next Economy Eurozone growth unchanged but Germany's industrial sector still weak Germany's surprise contraction in the second quarter this year was mainly due to a halt in equipment and buildings investments, as the industrial sector continues to weaken under pressure from rising interest rates. 14/08/2024
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 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 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 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 Economy The Brussels boost: How the EU-8 have grown their economies Twenty years ago today, 10 new countries joined the European Union. A new report looks at the economic progress of eight of those member states. 01/05/2024
Now playing Next Business Vive la simplification: France wants to cut bureaucracy for businesses President Macron’s government embarks on a tape-cutting crusade to support overburdened companies and boost growth. 26/04/2024
Now playing Next Business UK spending closer to France's than the US, says World Bank economist The increase in public spending in the UK is slowing down economic growth and making the country seem to be operating more like France than the US, says the World Bank's chief economist. 23/04/2024
Now playing Next Economy Workers' slice of the GDP: How do income shares compare across Europe? Analysis reveals huge disparities in labour income share in GDP among European countries. Falling shares are likely to raise income inequality. 19/04/2024
Now playing Next Economy China’s economy beats expectations and grows 5.3% in first quarter Strong output figures exceeded expectations although the country’s property crisis weighed on growth. 16/04/2024
Now playing Next Business A European country wins top slot in a best-to-do business poll Countries from Europe, the Middle East and Africa were judged across nine categories, including fair and predictable tax, governance, availability of skilled workers, and public health and sustainability. 09/04/2024
Now playing Next Economy S&P Global: These are the biggest risks ahead for the EU economy Uncertainty over sluggish productivity and high labour costs could draw back the economic output of the eurozone, global credit rating agency S&P said in its updated economic outlook. 26/03/2024
Now playing Next Economy Dutch economy sees slight uptick in 2023 as disposable income rises The Netherlands' GDP outgrew analysts' expectations in the final quarter of last year. 25/03/2024
Now playing Next Economy Prices and social inequality top issues for European elections: Poll High prices and social inequalities are the main issues in the minds of voters, according to Euronews' exclusive poll. 23/03/2024
Now playing Next Economy As Europe's economy languishes, when will the ECB cut interest rates? While new figures confirm economic stagnation in the EU at the end of last year, eyes turn to predictions from Bank of America that the ECB will cut interest rates in June. 08/03/2024
Now playing Next Economy Swiss economy sees modest growth, buoyed by services The accommodation and food services sector increased by 3.5%, while increased travel helped to push up the transport and communication sector by 0.4%. 29/02/2024
Now playing Next Economy Denmark's GDP soars thanks to growing pharma sector Denmark's gross domestic product (GDP) grew 2% in the fourth quarter of 2023, largely bolstered by the country's expanding pharmaceutical sector. 20/02/2024
Now playing Next Economy UK enters recession as economy shrinks: Will the BoE cut rates sooner? An economy is widely considered to enter a technical recession following two consecutive quarters of negative economic growth, which is usually measured by GDP. 15/02/2024
Now playing Next Economy Eurozone avoids recession but remains stagnant as Germany struggles The bloc sharing the euro has seen its economy practically motionless in the last year as it continues to stagnate. 14/02/2024
Now playing Next Economy Where in Europe do people have the most disposable income? There is a large income inequality in Europe. Western and Nordic states have higher disposable income on average compared to many southern and eastern countries. 03/02/2024