Now playing Next Economy Germany sees declining economic growth in last quarter of 2023 Germany saw a fall in gross domestic product in the last quarter of 2023, following two back-to-back quarters of stagnation. 23/02/2024
Now playing Next Economy Germany likely to be in recession already, suggests Bundesbank Germany's "ongoing period of weakness" could last longer than expected, the country's central bank is warning. 20/02/2024
Now playing Next Economy A 'torrid' time for UK regions as they level down, not up The average UK citizen is £10,200 poorer than they were as a result of the "Great Recession", says a new report by the Centre for Cities. 23/01/2024
Now playing Next Economy UK shoppers tightened their purse strings over Christmas The gloomy picture is fuelling fears of a recession, with the December fall being the biggest one recorded since January 2021, a period that was heavily affected by pandemic-related restrictions. 19/01/2024
Now playing Next Economy Continued contraction in eurozone services and manufacturing December marks the seventh month of contraction for services and manufacturing in the eurozone, with the rate of decline picking up since November. 15/12/2023
Now playing Next Economy Euroviews. In a recession, out of one, on the brink? Here’s where Europe stands While the timing of the recession is difficult to predict, one thing that is for sure is that the downside potential to future economic growth of Europe is real, Osama Rizvi writes. 01/12/2023
Now playing Next Economy German economy shrinks as household spending falls Household spending dropped by 0.3%, driving the Germany economy into contraction in the three months to September. 24/11/2023
Now playing Next Economy Germany unveils costly new plan to cut electricity prices The scheme is set to run for around five years and will likely cost up to €12 billion in its first year. 09/11/2023
Now playing Next Travel News Are Germans travelling less due to the recession? German travel sales have bounced back after the pandemic but with fewer holidaymakers enjoying them. 15/10/2023
Now playing Next Economy German government forecasts that economy will shrink by 0.4% this year Germany slashed its economic forecasts for 2023, predicting a 0.4% decline in its GDP. 11/10/2023
Now playing Next United Kingdom Stagnant UK economy lagging behind EU, new figures show Britain has seen no economic growth in three months, the country's statistic agency said on Thursday. Other European states are faring better, meanwhile. 13/07/2023
Now playing Next Economy Europe's economy enters technical recession as households struggle Europe's economy entered a technical recession after the eurozone endured two consecutive quarters of decline. 08/06/2023
Now playing Next Economy Why has Germany gone into recession? Analysts worry the German economy could become "the black sheep of Europe". 26/05/2023
Now playing Next Money Recession fears grow amid stubborn inflation and rising interest rates As inflation bites, the UK is bracing for further interest rate hikes and the risk of a recession. Germany is already there. 26/05/2023
Now playing Next Germany Germany slips into recession, economy shrank 0.3% in first quarter The figures were a blow to the German government, which last month boldly doubled its growth forecast for this year after a feared winter energy crunch failed to materialise. 25/05/2023
Now playing Next Work Is ’quiet hiring’ really a win-win for companies and employees? Quiet hiring allows employers to keep a steady headcount and focus instead on upskilling existing staff. But is it really a win-win? 20/04/2023
Now playing Next Economy Brussels, my love? The EU's economy & the 'make polluters pay' policy Tune in to understand the ins and outs of European politics. 18/02/2023
Now playing Next Economy Gas prices fall, inflation eases. Can the eurozone escape a recession? "It's not a brilliant year but it is a lot better than what we had feared," European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said last week. 24/01/2023
Now playing Next Switzerland Davos: Global leaders cautiously optimistic about global economy The World Economic Forum at Davos has ended with a mixture of mild optimism and caution for the global economy. 20/01/2023
Now playing Next Switzerland World Economic Forum kicks off in Davos amid fears of a recession World Economic Forum begins in Davos amid fears of a recession and almost a year since Russia invaded Ukraine. This year’s theme is ‘Cooperation in a fragmented world’ 16/01/2023