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How much does inflation cost you? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot

Across Europe, people are protesting rising housing, food, and energy costs, demanding government action. But how is rising inflation hitting Europeans' daily lives? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.

19 October 2026

Economy

UK economy unexpectedly grows despite fall in consumer spending

Britain's economy grew unexpectedly in August, official data showed on Thursday, in a boost to Finance Minister John Healey ahead of the Labour government's budget update this month.

15 October 2026

Economy

US inflation rises to 3.7% as fuel costs climb ahead of midterms

Higher petrol prices and airfares pushed US inflation to 3.7% in September, adding pressure on households and the Federal Reserve weeks before the midterm elections.

14 October 2026

Economy

Rent inflation in Europe: Which countries are hit the hardest and why?

Rent prices have risen significantly across Europe, and in particular in Romania and Croatia in recent periods. Euronews Business takes a closer look at annual rent inflation with a focus on these two countries.

12 October 2026

Economy

Germany lifts GDP forecast as economy withstands Iran war

The government lifted its full-year growth projection to 1.3%, up from its April forecast of just 0.5%, as the German economy proved more resilient than expected.

8 October 2026

Economy

Real wages set to fall in major European economies, except Germany

Italy, Spain, France and the UK are projected to see declines in real wages between the first quarters of 2026 and 2027, while Germany is expected to record growth. Euronews Business looks at what is driving the divide.

8 October 2026

Economy

India hikes rates for first time since 2023 as rupee struggles

The Reserve Bank of India raised borrowing costs for the first time in over three years on Wednesday, as the Middle East war pushes up prices in Asia's third-biggest economy and weighs on an already fragile rupee.

7 October 2026

Culture news

Glastonbury 2027 tickets sell out in 42 minutes – with line-up still unannounced

Organisers announced last month that general admission tickets would cost £408 each, including a £5 booking fee – taking the price above £400 for the first time.

5 October 2026

Economy

Where are house prices rising fastest in Europe and why?

House prices in Europe continue to rise, outpacing inflation in many countries. Annual increases ranged from 0.6% in Germany to 16.5% in Portugal in the second quarter of 2026.

3 October 2026

Economy

Eurozone inflation spikes to 3.8%: Is your country on the worst list?

Eurozone inflation jumped to 3.8% in September, a three-year high above forecasts. Energy drove the spike. See where prices rose fastest.

2 October 2026

Business

Inflation accelerates again in Italy: September rate hits 4.2%, a three-year high

Consumer price index accelerates driven by energy goods and fresh food. Between historical memory and daily worries, Istat records a sharp drop in confidence among households and firms.

30 September 2026

Economy

Inflation in Spain surges to 4.9% in September on higher fuel prices

Inflation in Spain climbed 0.6% in September to 4.9%, driven by higher fuel prices, lubricants and package holidays. Core inflation rose 0.2% to 3.1%.

29 September 2026

Economy

Have minimum wages kept up with food prices in Europe?

Euronews Business compares five years of food price rises and minimum wage changes in 26 European countries to see where workers on the lowest pay can afford more food than they could in 2021.

27 September 2026

Markets

European bond yields ease after brutal sell-off as US mortgages hit 7%

European government bond yields eased on Friday morning, pulling back from a brutal sell-off earlier in the week, even as US Treasury yields pushed to fresh multi-decade highs, and mortgage rates in America hit 7%, their highest level since Donald Trump returned to office.

25 September 2026

Europe Today

Energy expert warns higher prices will drive up food costs

Osama Rizvi, global market and product strategist at Primary Vision, said consumers are likely to face higher energy bills in the coming months as energy prices continue to rise.

24 September 2026

Economy

Higher fuel bills are costing the EU €270 million a day, report says

Diesel accounts for most of the extra road fuel cost. T&E estimates that an EU diesel driver paid €142 more over the period it studied, while a German long-haul truck faced an extra €236 a week.

23 September 2026

Business

Portuguese prime minister outlines plan to tackle rising living costs without changing VAT

Luís Montenegro says the current situation could drag on for some time. But, unlike other European countries, he will not lower the consumption tax.

18 September 2026

Economy

Bank of England holds rates at 3.75% as inflation hits five-month high

The Bank of England has kept its main interest rate at 3.75%, but three of its nine policymakers voted to raise it, exposing a divided committee as the energy shock from the Iran war pushes inflation to a five-month high of 3.1%.

17 September 2026

Economy

Cuts to income tax: experts back the measures but warn situation in Portugal may worsen

A cut in income tax and pension bonuses bring some relief amid inflation and clawback measures, but global conditions may yet make matters worse.

17 September 2026

Economy

Fed hikes rates for the first time since 2023 in unanimous vote

The Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point to a range of 3.75% to 4%, its first increase since July 2023, in a unanimous 12-0 vote that puts Chair Kevin Warsh directly at odds with the US president who appointed him.

16 September 2026