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Business

The 'pink tax': Why is women and men's purchasing power so different?

The "pink tax" is a little-known phenomenon that occurs on certain sale items which can have a surprisingly frustrating effect on consumers.

Economy

Low-income Europeans facing hard times over housing cost struggle

ECB research shows that more than one-fourth of low-income households expect late payments on their mortgages in the coming months.

Business

Ireland's house prices continue to rise: Top picks for home buyers

The average price of a home in Ireland was €323,000 as of February, according to new figures. Prices still vary significantly across the regions.

Economy

Eurozone inflation eases: What impact will it have on interest rates?

As new eurozone inflation figures are released, Euronews looks at recent trends in euro area inflation, including shifts in key components, differences among member countries - and market expectations regarding ECB rate cuts.

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Economy

UK inflation drops to two and a half year low as food prices cool

Stabilising food inflation and falling house prices both contributed to UK inflation coming down further in March, leading to renewed hopes that the Bank of England might cut rates soon.

Economy

Italian inflation steadies as markets eagerly await ECB rate cut

A drop in energy prices brings monthly inflation to a lower-than-expected rate as price increases also cool on an annual basis.

Economy

Here's why Germany's economy remains the most distressed in Europe

France and Germany's economies are the worst-performing in Europe, while the UK is seen as doing moderately well. On the up side, Spain and Italy are seeing distinctly more positive signs.

Markets

Week ahead in the markets: Risk-aversion expected to take centre stage

Geopolitical tensions and central banks’ rhetoric on monetary policy will remain the focus of market participants, also Netflix is scheduled to release its Q1 earnings result this week.

Business

JPMorgan opens earnings season with profit rise and risk warning

JPMorgan reports a 6% rise in 1Q profits as bank earnings season begins. Wells Fargo profit falls.

Economy

Inflation cools in Germany and France as food and energy prices fall

German and French inflation numbers both fell in March, primarily due to declining food and energy prices, leading to more hopes of inflation soon returning to the ECB’s 2% target.

Economy

France trade deficit increases adding to the country's economic woes

In February 2024, France exported €50.3 billion worth of goods, while its imports amounted to €56.3 billion, equating to a trade deficit of €6 billion.

Economy

European consumers reluctant to splash cash despite slowing inflation

Consumers in Europe appear not to want to increase their spending despite the slowing inflation in Europe, the latest retail sales figures suggest.

Economy

Prices static in Switzerland: What's behind its falling inflation?

Prices in Switzerland remained unchanged in March compared with the previous month and were only slightly up over the year.

Economy

Turkey's inflation figure soars to highest level since November 2022

Turkey's March inflation figure came in lower than analyst estimates, but was still higher than February's, because of higher transport and housing prices.

Money

Swiss fintech offers accounts for people from struggling economies

The Swiss fintech company nsave is developing an offshore bank account to help those from "distressed economies" secure their money from currency depreciation.

Economy

Eurozone inflation falls more than expected: Green light for ECB cuts?

Eurostat data for March 2024 revealed a drop in annual consumer price inflation to 2.4%, below the expected 2.6% and hitting a four-month low. Market foresees four ECB rate cuts by end-2024, with the first expected in June.

Economy

Inflation cools in Germany as interest rates hamper growth

Prices increased more slowly than expected in March according to official figures, fuelling hopes for an ECB rate cut.

Markets

Gold hits fresh high: Why are investors turning to the precious metal?

A closer look at why the price of gold has hit a fresh record this week as other commodities also move higher, including oil prices.

Economy

What's keeping egg prices high for Easter? It's not just inflation

In Europe, egg prices are 10% to 15% lower than last year but still about double what they were in 2021

Economy

Why is inflation lower in Italy than the rest of Europe?

Italy's inflation rate rose to 1.3% in March compared to a year ago, albeit at a slower pace than anticipated.