http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:47:46 +0100 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:47:46 +0100 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/02/03/mandelson-emails-cause-unease-over-epsteins-access-to-uk-and-eu-policy http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/02/03/mandelson-emails-cause-unease-over-epsteins-access-to-uk-and-eu-policy Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:47:24 +0100 Newly released DOJ and congressional records show Jeffrey Epstein received real-time insight into UK tax and Bank of England policy discussions via Peter Mandelson, raising stark questions about how private networks intersect with public governance. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/02/03/food-inflation-across-europe-which-products-saw-the-biggest-price-increases-in-2025 http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/02/03/food-inflation-across-europe-which-products-saw-the-biggest-price-increases-in-2025 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 07:00:35 +0100 Euronews Business takes a closer look at how food prices changed across Europe in 2025, revealing the products that saw the highest inflation. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/02/02/from-moscow-gold-to-record-reserves-in-2025-what-happened-to-spanish-gold http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/02/02/from-moscow-gold-to-record-reserves-in-2025-what-happened-to-spanish-gold Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:21:20 +0100 The Bank of Spain closed 2025 with gold and currency reserves valued at almost €94 billion, an all-time high driven by astronomical demand for the metal. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/02/capitalism-has-already-ended-and-we-dont-even-know-it-yanis-varoufakis-warns http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/02/capitalism-has-already-ended-and-we-dont-even-know-it-yanis-varoufakis-warns Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:51:36 +0100 Speaking to Euronews after his panel at Web Summit Qatar, the former Greek finance minister said the world could be heading toward another crisis like 2008, driven by the rise of stablecoins and powerful tech platforms. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/02/02/cheap-chinese-exports-swamp-latin-america-putting-local-industry-under-strain http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/02/02/cheap-chinese-exports-swamp-latin-america-putting-local-industry-under-strain Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:41:19 +0100 China is flooding Latin America with low-priced exports as US tariffs bite, squeezing local industries and forcing governments to weigh protectionism against Beijing’s growing influence. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/02/02/eu-industry-chief-calls-for-european-preference-ahead-of-high-stakes-eu-leaders-meeting http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/02/02/eu-industry-chief-calls-for-european-preference-ahead-of-high-stakes-eu-leaders-meeting Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:35:54 +0100 EU industry commissioner Stéphane Séjourné called for a "European preference" to boost the bloc's competitiveness, but member states are divided over the strategy. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/31/eu-condemns-irans-bloody-crackdown-but-who-trades-most-with-tehran http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/31/eu-condemns-irans-bloody-crackdown-but-who-trades-most-with-tehran Sat, 31 Jan 2026 07:00:36 +0100 The EU has announced new sanctions against Iran but trade continues, although at very low levels. Germany remains the EU’s leading trading partner with the nation. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/30/trump-picks-warsh-for-fed-chair-testing-us-central-bank-independence http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/30/trump-picks-warsh-for-fed-chair-testing-us-central-bank-independence Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:00:05 +0100 Trump has nominated former Fed governor Kevin Warsh to lead the central bank, a move that could signal a shift towards closer White House influence over monetary policy. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/30/why-are-spain-and-portugal-growing-twice-as-fast-as-the-eurozone http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/30/why-are-spain-and-portugal-growing-twice-as-fast-as-the-eurozone Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:52:20 +0100 Iberian economies outperform peers, supported by strong domestic spending and thriving industries. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/30/hong-kong-firmly-rejects-court-ruling-cancelling-concession-on-operating-panama-ports http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/30/hong-kong-firmly-rejects-court-ruling-cancelling-concession-on-operating-panama-ports Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:30:56 +0100 The court’s ruling followed an audit by Panama’s comptroller, which alleged irregularities in the 25-year extension of the concession granted in 2021. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/30/trump-expected-to-nominate-kevin-warsh-as-fed-chair-on-friday-morning http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/30/trump-expected-to-nominate-kevin-warsh-as-fed-chair-on-friday-morning Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:57:57 +0100 Despite his former reputation as an inflation hawk, Warsh has shown support for lower rates in recent months, suggesting he is more likely to align with the president than Jerome Powell. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/29/eu-competition-chief-defends-discreet-handling-of-big-tech-cases-under-digital-rules http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/29/eu-competition-chief-defends-discreet-handling-of-big-tech-cases-under-digital-rules Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:35:56 +0100 EU antitrust chief Teresa Ribera said digital rules are being enforced discreetly and with ongoing dialogue with US-based big tech companies. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/29/oil-prices-climb-as-trump-warns-iran-time-is-running-out-for-nuclear-deal http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/29/oil-prices-climb-as-trump-warns-iran-time-is-running-out-for-nuclear-deal Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:38:04 +0100 Markets priced in fresh geopolitical risk as Washington escalated rhetoric against Tehran, with analysts warning supply disruptions could push prices higher. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/29/greece-is-borrowing-more-easily-and-attracting-investment-but-risks-remain http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/29/greece-is-borrowing-more-easily-and-attracting-investment-but-risks-remain Thu, 29 Jan 2026 07:00:40 +0100 The economy is showing signs of steady improvement, with lower borrowing costs and increased investment interest. The ESM and MSCI acknowledge progress, but warn of risks from a more uncertain international environment. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/28/federal-reserve-keeps-interest-rates-unchanged-in-defiance-of-trump-who-wants-them-lowered http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/28/federal-reserve-keeps-interest-rates-unchanged-in-defiance-of-trump-who-wants-them-lowered Wed, 28 Jan 2026 20:32:50 +0100 When the Fed reduces its key rate, it tends to lower borrowing costs for things like mortgages, car loans and business borrowing, though those rates are also influenced by market forces. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/28/fresh-oil-dollars-wont-fix-venezuelas-economy-says-former-minister http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/28/fresh-oil-dollars-wont-fix-venezuelas-economy-says-former-minister Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:21:33 +0100 Hausmann warned that recent injections of dollars from oil sales do not solve structural economic problems under a “hyper-repressive” regime. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/28/europes-most-expensive-and-cheapest-countries-for-hotels-and-restaurants http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/28/europes-most-expensive-and-cheapest-countries-for-hotels-and-restaurants Wed, 28 Jan 2026 07:00:08 +0100 Whether it be France's cheese boards or Italy's pasta dishes, Europe offers its tourists an array of world-renowned food. Hotel and restaurant prices vary across the continent, but where will your money go the furthest? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/27/draghi-to-join-eu-leaders-at-retreat-to-boost-competitiveness-costa-tells-euronews http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/27/draghi-to-join-eu-leaders-at-retreat-to-boost-competitiveness-costa-tells-euronews Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:20:50 +0100 Costa has held a series on informal meetings bringing together the 27 leaders to brainstorm without the formalities of a European summit. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/27/working-while-studying-which-eu-countries-have-the-highest-rates-and-why http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/27/working-while-studying-which-eu-countries-have-the-highest-rates-and-why Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:23:56 +0100 Working while studying is not the norm for most employees in the EU. However, financial necessity and career ambition may motivate some to do so. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/27/euindia-free-trade-deal-explained-why-it-matters-for-growth-and-jobs http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/27/euindia-free-trade-deal-explained-why-it-matters-for-growth-and-jobs Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:05:05 +0100 The pact slashes tariffs, opens up services and agriculture, and marks the largest trade agreement either side has ever signed. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/27/fed-set-to-keep-rates-steady-as-trump-threatens-banks-independence http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/27/fed-set-to-keep-rates-steady-as-trump-threatens-banks-independence Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:26:53 +0100 This week's meeting will be overshadowed by the revelation that the Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into the Fed, threatening central bank independence. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/27/trump-threatens-south-korea-with-tariff-hike-over-investment-delay http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/27/trump-threatens-south-korea-with-tariff-hike-over-investment-delay Tue, 27 Jan 2026 09:31:32 +0100 The US president said the tariffs paid on South Korean exports into America would rise from 15% to 25%, criticising the country for not making progress on a trade deal reached by the two nations last year. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/26/carney-replies-to-trump-says-canada-not-signing-china-free-trade-deal http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/26/carney-replies-to-trump-says-canada-not-signing-china-free-trade-deal Mon, 26 Jan 2026 08:03:56 +0100 Carney said his recent agreement with China merely cuts tariffs on a few sectors that were hit with levies. The deal had prompted Trump to threaten a 100% tariff on goods imported from Canada. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/25/world-bank-group-opens-its-first-office-in-qatar http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/25/world-bank-group-opens-its-first-office-in-qatar Sun, 25 Jan 2026 19:07:27 +0100 The World Bank Group has officially opened its first office in Doha, marking a new phase in its partnership with Qatar and strengthening cooperation on development, private investment and support for fragile economies in the region. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/24/trump-threatens-canada-with-100-tariff-over-its-trade-deal-with-china http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/24/trump-threatens-canada-with-100-tariff-over-its-trade-deal-with-china Sat, 24 Jan 2026 21:30:15 +0100 In his latest social media outburst, US President Donald Trump escalated an intensifying feud with Canada's Mark Carney. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/23/could-inflation-in-europe-make-an-unexpected-comeback-in-2026 http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/23/could-inflation-in-europe-make-an-unexpected-comeback-in-2026 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 12:41:36 +0100 The eurozone's private sector grew in January, but services inflation is showing a sustained rise, raising fresh concerns for the ECB. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/23/taormina-mayor-says-urgent-action-needed-after-1bn-storm-damage-in-sicily http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/23/taormina-mayor-says-urgent-action-needed-after-1bn-storm-damage-in-sicily Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:08:06 +0100 Sicily is assessing up to €1bn in damage after Cyclone Harry hit the Ionian coast, destroying infrastructure, homes, and tourism businesses. In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Cateno De Luca, mayor of Taormina, calls for urgent action. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/23/japans-central-bank-holds-rates-steady-after-bond-sell-off-and-ahead-of-elections http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/23/japans-central-bank-holds-rates-steady-after-bond-sell-off-and-ahead-of-elections Fri, 23 Jan 2026 07:46:24 +0100 The Bank of Japan announced this Friday that its policy interest rate remains unchanged at 0.75%. The decision comes after a huge sell-off in Japanese bonds this week, triggered by Prime Minister Takaichi's call for snap elections, and unfunded tax cuts that fuelled inflation fears. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/23/uzbekistan-sees-lower-shadow-economy-share-as-cashless-payments-rise http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/23/uzbekistan-sees-lower-shadow-economy-share-as-cashless-payments-rise Fri, 23 Jan 2026 07:00:01 +0100 Official data shows that economic activities hidden from authorities accounted for 33% of GDP in 2025, down from 45–50% in 2019. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/22/societe-generale-shares-rise-after-announcement-of-1800-job-cuts http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/22/societe-generale-shares-rise-after-announcement-of-1800-job-cuts Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:58:23 +0100 Société Générale is planning 1,800 job cuts in France through "natural attrition", a move unions say was presented after key employment safeguards were dismantled. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/22/from-colonial-trade-to-nazi-gold-why-portugal-holds-vast-reserves http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/22/from-colonial-trade-to-nazi-gold-why-portugal-holds-vast-reserves Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:57:01 +0100 Even in the digital age, Portugal still relies on gold as a financial backstop, holding over 300 tonnes stored between Carregado and London. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/22/what-would-happen-if-iran-returned-to-the-global-trade-order http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/22/what-would-happen-if-iran-returned-to-the-global-trade-order Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:35:35 +0100 Picture Iran rejoining the global system after decades of sanctions — banks back on SWIFT, oil exports restored, capital returning. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/22/oil-vs-rare-earths-which-will-shape-the-global-economys-future http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/22/oil-vs-rare-earths-which-will-shape-the-global-economys-future Thu, 22 Jan 2026 07:00:18 +0100 Oil shaped the last century, but rare earths may shape the next. As economies electrify and AI expands, control over critical materials is becoming a new source of global power. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/21/exclusive-eu-lawmakers-freeze-eu-us-trade-deal-after-trump-tariff-threat http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/21/exclusive-eu-lawmakers-freeze-eu-us-trade-deal-after-trump-tariff-threat Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:16:02 +0100 The move will intensify tensions between Brussels and Washington ahead of a summit where EU leaders are set to weigh their response to Trump's escalating threats. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/21/why-the-eu-is-wary-of-targeting-us-services-in-a-trade-clash http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/21/why-the-eu-is-wary-of-targeting-us-services-in-a-trade-clash Wed, 21 Jan 2026 07:30:00 +0100 As Washington renews tariff threats, Europe is weighing retaliation. Hitting US services would hurt the US the most, but it comes with high risks. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/21/uzbekistan-develops-new-rail-links-to-strengthen-eurasian-transit-role http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/21/uzbekistan-develops-new-rail-links-to-strengthen-eurasian-transit-role Wed, 21 Jan 2026 07:00:32 +0100 New international corridors and fleet upgrades are expanding cross-border rail connectivity, supporting trade flows between Europe, Asia and South Asia, while modernisation and electrification aim to improve passenger and freight services. http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/20/washington-sees-tariffs-as-geopolitical-tool-us-trade-chief-tells-euronews http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/20/washington-sees-tariffs-as-geopolitical-tool-us-trade-chief-tells-euronews Tue, 20 Jan 2026 18:53:24 +0100 The US trade chief also explicitly warned the EU against activating its anti-coercion instrument, an emergency mechanism that would restrict US companies' ability to operate in European markets, calling such a move "unwise”. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/20/trumps-wine-threats-hit-more-than-bottles-say-european-producers http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/20/trumps-wine-threats-hit-more-than-bottles-say-european-producers Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:40:43 +0100 After being caught in the crossfire of US-EU trade tensions in 2025, Europe’s wine industry said it is keeping a cool head following fresh tariff threats against French wine from US President Donald Trump. http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/20/poland-has-more-gold-than-the-european-central-bank-and-has-no-intention-of-slowing-down http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/20/poland-has-more-gold-than-the-european-central-bank-and-has-no-intention-of-slowing-down Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:16:13 +0100 The National Bank of Poland has increased its bullion reserves to around 550 tonnes, valued at more than €63 billion. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/20/german-economic-sentiment-climbs-to-4-year-high-defying-trumps-tariffs http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/20/german-economic-sentiment-climbs-to-4-year-high-defying-trumps-tariffs Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:03:12 +0100 Germany’s economic confidence jumped to a four-year high in January. ZEW data show stronger optimism in export sectors, though markets remain cautious amid rising trade risks. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/20/trump-threatens-200-tariff-on-french-wine-leaks-macron-text-exchange http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/20/trump-threatens-200-tariff-on-french-wine-leaks-macron-text-exchange Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:54:04 +0100 The "Board of Peace" was an idea initially proposed by Trump last September as part of his plan to end the war in Gaza, although the initiative now seems to be aimed at mediating global conflicts more broadly. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/20/croatias-central-bank-chief-nominated-as-next-ecb-vice-president http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/20/croatias-central-bank-chief-nominated-as-next-ecb-vice-president Tue, 20 Jan 2026 08:14:42 +0100 Eurozone finance ministers unexpectedly selected the Croatian central bank governor to become the next VP of the European Central Bank. In a surprise move, an official from one of the euro's newest members will soon help shape European monetary policy. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/20/the-barrel-and-the-bargain-who-should-control-venezuelas-oil-after-maduro http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/20/the-barrel-and-the-bargain-who-should-control-venezuelas-oil-after-maduro Tue, 20 Jan 2026 07:00:40 +0100 Output can rise with capital and access — but Venezuela’s oil story has never been just technical. Sovereignty, revenue flows, and who controls where the crude goes are just as important. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/19/trump-greenland-eu-economic-article-5 http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/19/trump-greenland-eu-economic-article-5 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 19:31:24 +0100 With Washington openly tying tariffs to geopolitical demands over Greenland, EU capitals are considering a never-used mechanism that would allow them to hit back — not as individual states, but as a single market of 450 million consumers. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/19/aiib-marks-tenth-anniversary-with-development-funding-milestone http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/19/aiib-marks-tenth-anniversary-with-development-funding-milestone Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:26:06 +0100 The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’s ‘Decade of Impact’ celebrates ten years of infrastructure development, interconnectivity, and job creation, as it looks towards the next decade of digital transformation. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/19/uzbekistan-economy-grows-in-2025-driven-by-investment-and-exports http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/19/uzbekistan-economy-grows-in-2025-driven-by-investment-and-exports Mon, 19 Jan 2026 12:52:19 +0100 Uzbekistan’s GDP exceeded €133bn in 2025, supported by higher investment, rising exports, and growing domestic demand, while employment and household incomes continued to improve. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/19/china-hits-5-growth-goal-but-weak-demand-tells-another-story http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/19/china-hits-5-growth-goal-but-weak-demand-tells-another-story Mon, 19 Jan 2026 12:00:04 +0100 China’s economy grew in line with official targets last year, yet economists warn that reliance on exports may not be enough to sustain growth in 2026. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/18/what-is-the-eus-anti-coercion-instrument-and-how-does-it-work http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/18/what-is-the-eus-anti-coercion-instrument-and-how-does-it-work Sun, 18 Jan 2026 19:39:49 +0100 Calls grow for the EU to deploy its ultimate trade bazooka as Trump threatens fresh tariffs to force the sale of Greenland. The anti-coercion instrument would shut off access to the European single market, punishing US companies. It is powerful on paper, but untested in real life. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/18/eu-bets-on-mercosur-as-geopolitics-clash-with-eurosceptic-backlash http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/18/eu-bets-on-mercosur-as-geopolitics-clash-with-eurosceptic-backlash Sun, 18 Jan 2026 08:00:35 +0100 Geoeconomic tensions are pushing supporters of the EU-Mercosur trade deal to press for a swift ratification. But the agreement risks inflaming euroscepticism, particularly in France, where most political forces oppose it. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/17/eu-vows-coordinated-response-to-trumps-tariffs-threat-over-greenland-sale http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/17/eu-vows-coordinated-response-to-trumps-tariffs-threat-over-greenland-sale Sat, 17 Jan 2026 21:46:30 +0100 European leaders vowed to stay united as President Trump threatened to impose fresh tariffs until Denmark agrees to sell Greenland in an unprecedented escalation. Von der Leyen says EU will uphold its sovereignty.