http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 19:57:27 +0100 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 19:57:27 +0100 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/03/paraguay-president-tells-euronews-mercosur-must-be-applied-without-delay http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/03/paraguay-president-tells-euronews-mercosur-must-be-applied-without-delay Tue, 03 Feb 2026 19:55:24 +0100 In an interview with Euronews, Santiago Peña warned that delaying the implementation of the hard-won trade deal would be a "mistake". http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/02/02/trumps-fed-pick-sparks-brutal-gold-and-silver-sell-off http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/02/02/trumps-fed-pick-sparks-brutal-gold-and-silver-sell-off Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:02:09 +0100 Gold rebounded on Tuesday after extended losses following Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh as new Fed chair last week. 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/2026/02/02/does-trump-want-germanys-gold-the-safety-of-us-bullion-reserves http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/02/02/does-trump-want-germanys-gold-the-safety-of-us-bullion-reserves Mon, 02 Feb 2026 07:00:59 +0100 Germany stores 1,236 tonnes of gold in the USA. Some politicians want to repatriate these reserves, but such a move could be risky. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/30/gold-may-have-further-to-climb-but-is-its-safety-overstated http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/30/gold-may-have-further-to-climb-but-is-its-safety-overstated Fri, 30 Jan 2026 07:00:38 +0100 More investors are turning to precious metals as global uncertainty persists. But analysts stress that gold isn’t a fixed store of value, particularly as bullion sees its price slip on Friday. 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/gold-tops-5500-silver-rises-while-powell-downplays-metal-rally http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/29/gold-tops-5500-silver-rises-while-powell-downplays-metal-rally Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:51:56 +0100 The dollar slipped to a 4-year low, while gold and silver surged to further record highs, after Fed Chair Powell downplayed their macro signal. 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/2026/01/28/danone-nestle-shares-continue-to-slide-after-baby-formula-warnings http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/28/danone-nestle-shares-continue-to-slide-after-baby-formula-warnings Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:54:31 +0100 The companies have warned parents to stop using specific batches of formula over concerns they contain the toxin cereulide. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/28/gold-extends-rally-dollar-dips-as-trump-brushes-off-currency-weakness http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/28/gold-extends-rally-dollar-dips-as-trump-brushes-off-currency-weakness Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:04:19 +0100 Investors are withdrawing from sovereign bonds and currencies in an attempt to shield their assets from geopolitical volatility. 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/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/2026/01/22/markets-rally-and-safe-havens-fall-as-trump-touts-greenland-deal http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/22/markets-rally-and-safe-havens-fall-as-trump-touts-greenland-deal Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:31:59 +0100 Global markets rebounded after the US president shifted his stance on the Arctic island, claiming that a deal is in the works. 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/business/2026/01/21/gold-rises-to-record-high-and-stocks-fall-as-trump-travels-to-davos http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/21/gold-rises-to-record-high-and-stocks-fall-as-trump-travels-to-davos Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:09:04 +0100 Precious metals notch higher, stocks tumble, and dollar risks loom as the US-EU conflict over Greenland unfolds. 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/2026/01/20/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/european-markets-drop-drink-stocks-sink-after-trump-tariff-threat http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/20/european-markets-drop-drink-stocks-sink-after-trump-tariff-threat Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:18:57 +0100 Major beverage firms in France are seeing their share prices slide after US President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 200% tariff on French wine and champagne. 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/2026/01/19/european-markets-drop-gold-rises-as-greenland-tariff-threat-looms http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/19/european-markets-drop-gold-rises-as-greenland-tariff-threat-looms Mon, 19 Jan 2026 11:15:15 +0100 The US is threatening to impose tariffs on eight European countries unless they support his plans to acquire Greenland. EU leaders are contemplating potential retaliatory measures — reiterating their support for territorial integrity. 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. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/17/eu-seals-contentious-trade-deal-with-mercosur-countries http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/17/eu-seals-contentious-trade-deal-with-mercosur-countries Sat, 17 Jan 2026 17:58:29 +0100 After 25 years of talks, the EU signed the EU-Mercosur trade deal on Saturday, creating a 700 million-person free-trade area. Ratification is still pending, however, with the European Parliament set for a heated debate. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/17/stablecoins-are-growing-but-how-are-governments-responding http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/17/stablecoins-are-growing-but-how-are-governments-responding Sat, 17 Jan 2026 07:00:37 +0100 Stablecoins experienced a record-breaking year, driven by both major countries and companies incentivising their use worldwide. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/13/alphabet-reaches-the-4-trillion-club-can-it-keep-up-the-pace http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/13/alphabet-reaches-the-4-trillion-club-can-it-keep-up-the-pace Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:07:57 +0100 Google’s parent company is the fourth firm to hit the $4tn mark, following Nvidia, Microsoft, and Apple. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/13/why-latin-american-markets-are-leading-global-returns-in-2026 http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/13/why-latin-american-markets-are-leading-global-returns-in-2026 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:10:41 +0100 Latin American markets such as Chile, Peru, and Argentina are leading global returns in recent months, driven by rising commodity prices, a weaker dollar, political catalysts, and reform momentum. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/12/gold-and-silver-soar-after-us-targets-federal-reserve-in-powell-probe http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/12/gold-and-silver-soar-after-us-targets-federal-reserve-in-powell-probe Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:54:25 +0100 European indexes were mixed on Monday after a rally in Asia, while US futures dipped on reports of a Justice Department probe into Fed chair Jerome Powell. The news sent gold and silver to fresh records. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/11/a-new-year-of-returns-five-european-stocks-that-shine-in-january http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/11/a-new-year-of-returns-five-european-stocks-that-shine-in-january Sun, 11 Jan 2026 07:00:31 +0100 While January is not typically the best-performing month for European stocks, recent years have seen strong gains. Historical data highlights five stocks with consistent January outperformance. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/09/mercosur-how-macrons-domestic-weakness-undercut-his-brussels-clout http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/09/mercosur-how-macrons-domestic-weakness-undercut-his-brussels-clout Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:34:24 +0100 The French president's failure to assemble a blocking minority against the Mercosur deal underscores how his domestic weakness is undermining his clout in Brussels. By contrast, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Germany have secured an important victory. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/08/paris-to-vote-no-on-mercosur-risking-major-diplomatic-setback-for-macron http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/08/paris-to-vote-no-on-mercosur-risking-major-diplomatic-setback-for-macron Thu, 08 Jan 2026 20:28:36 +0100 French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday on X that Paris will oppose the Mercosur trade deal in a crucial vote in Brussels on Friday. If a qualified majority of member states back the agreement, as expected, it would mark a major setback for the French leader. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/08/gold-in-iran-from-a-safe-haven-to-a-bastion-of-political-protest http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/08/gold-in-iran-from-a-safe-haven-to-a-bastion-of-political-protest Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:01:46 +0100 Gold holds such a central place among Iranians as a traditional asset that its recent price spike has been felt by large segments of society, even more so than fluctuations in the Tehran Stock Exchange. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/08/trumps-greenland-threats-put-eu-us-trade-deal-in-jeopardy-says-senior-mep http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/08/trumps-greenland-threats-put-eu-us-trade-deal-in-jeopardy-says-senior-mep Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:23:36 +0100 The European Parliament’s trade chief told Euronews that the US's stated aim of buying or annexing the Danish territory is changing the assessment of the EU-US trade deal clinched last summer, with some MEPs suggesting it should be frozen. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/07/italy-seeks-carbon-border-tax-freeze-on-fertilizers-raising-stakes-for-mercosur-deal http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/07/italy-seeks-carbon-border-tax-freeze-on-fertilizers-raising-stakes-for-mercosur-deal Wed, 07 Jan 2026 13:23:26 +0100 Rome’s backing for the Mercosur deal is still not guaranteed, even after the Commission offered earlier funding for farmers. Rome is now calling for the EU's carbon tax to be lifted. Mercosur signature may still be delayed. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/06/morgan-stanley-files-to-launch-bitcoin-and-solana-etfs-as-wall-street-embraces-crypto http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/06/morgan-stanley-files-to-launch-bitcoin-and-solana-etfs-as-wall-street-embraces-crypto Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:58:54 +0100 Morgan Stanley is diving into crypto waters after filing to launch Bitcoin and Solana ETFs on Tuesday. The move signals major US banks are no longer sitting on the sidelines. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/06/von-der-leyen-pledges-early-cap-budget-access-for-farmers-in-final-push-to-secure-mercosur http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/06/von-der-leyen-pledges-early-cap-budget-access-for-farmers-in-final-push-to-secure-mercosur Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:40:04 +0100 The Commission has offered early access to €45 billion of fuding under the next Common Agricultural Policy budget as soon as 2028 to appease farmers. While France’s backing for the Mercosur deal remains highly uncertain, all eyes are on Italy. Prime Minister Meloni welcomed the proposal. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/05/eu-agriculture-ministers-to-hold-crucial-talks-ahead-of-possible-mercosur-deal-signing http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/05/eu-agriculture-ministers-to-hold-crucial-talks-ahead-of-possible-mercosur-deal-signing Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:33:09 +0100 With the European Commission expected to offer assurances to opponents worried about their farmers, the EU’s 27 ministers will meet on Wednesday for a “political” discussion before an expected vote on the pivotal trade deal on Friday. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/05/oil-rallies-after-venezuela-shock-while-safe-haven-assets-also-rise http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/05/oil-rallies-after-venezuela-shock-while-safe-haven-assets-also-rise Mon, 05 Jan 2026 14:29:04 +0100 Washington’s action in Venezuela jolted markets, with oil showing volatile price movements as investors considered long-term supply consequences. Gold and defence stocks also inched up. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/02/china-bets-on-province-the-size-of-belgium-to-reshape-global-trade http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/02/china-bets-on-province-the-size-of-belgium-to-reshape-global-trade Fri, 02 Jan 2026 07:00:08 +0100 The Chinese Communist Party has officially turned the island province of Hainan into a free trade port, one of the government's most ambitious economic experiments to date. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/01/a-respite-for-sofas-and-spaghetti-trump-eases-and-delays-tariffs http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/01/a-respite-for-sofas-and-spaghetti-trump-eases-and-delays-tariffs Thu, 01 Jan 2026 16:59:12 +0100 Planned tariff hikes on imported furniture are pushed back a year, while punishing tariffs on Italian pasta are scaled down after months of negotiations. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/30/the-business-of-predicting-the-future-is-booming-but-eu-regulators-remain-uneasy http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/30/the-business-of-predicting-the-future-is-booming-but-eu-regulators-remain-uneasy Tue, 30 Dec 2025 07:00:25 +0100 Prediction markets are ushering in a new era where collective judgement and "crowd wisdom" are no longer theoretical concepts but tradable commodities. Yet despite their growing success, they remain banned in many EU countries. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/29/in-2025-global-trade-cracked-as-europe-hurt-by-us-tariffs-and-new-china-shock http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/29/in-2025-global-trade-cracked-as-europe-hurt-by-us-tariffs-and-new-china-shock Mon, 29 Dec 2025 14:12:29 +0100 Hit by US tariffs and Chinese weaponisation of critical goods, the EU became squeezed by the aggressive trade agenda of the world’s two largest economies. Brussels now ponders new alliances and new markets. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/27/crypto-ownership-is-on-the-rise-in-europe-whos-investing-the-most http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/27/crypto-ownership-is-on-the-rise-in-europe-whos-investing-the-most Sat, 27 Dec 2025 07:00:14 +0100 Crypto has had a rocky year in 2025, notably experiencing a major sell-off when US President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs on China in October. Looking at longer-term trends, ownership of these assets is — however — rising across Europe. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/18/mercosur-signature-delayed-to-january-after-meloni-asked-for-more-time http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/18/mercosur-signature-delayed-to-january-after-meloni-asked-for-more-time Thu, 18 Dec 2025 23:27:48 +0100 The European Commission announced it will delay the signing of the Mercosur trade agreement until the new year after Meloni asked for more time. No date has been set. Backers hope deal won't be further derailed. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/17/signing-mercosur-deal-is-now-imperative-eu-commissioner-hoekstra-tells-euronews http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/17/signing-mercosur-deal-is-now-imperative-eu-commissioner-hoekstra-tells-euronews Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:34:51 +0100 In an exclusive interview, European Commissioner for Climate Wopke Hoekstra said signing the Mercosur trade agreement is essential. Rome and Paris, however, are seeking to delay a crucial vote that could push or kill the deal. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/16/farmers-must-not-be-sacrified-for-the-profit-of-a-few-industries-lawmaker-says-on-mercosur http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/16/farmers-must-not-be-sacrified-for-the-profit-of-a-few-industries-lawmaker-says-on-mercosur Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:09:20 +0100 The EU’s South American trade deal risks becoming another blow to European farmers as Brussels moves to cut agricultural spending, Green MEP Thomas Waitz warned. The deal has entered a crucial week in Strasbourg and Brussels. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/15/all-eyes-on-italy-as-mercosur-deal-hangs-in-the-balance http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/15/all-eyes-on-italy-as-mercosur-deal-hangs-in-the-balance Mon, 15 Dec 2025 20:05:02 +0100 Rome is torn between protecting farmers and maintaining exports to Mercosur countries. But supporters of the Mercosur agreement fear its silence signals Italy may not be on board. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/13/european-banks-best-year-on-record-whats-the-outlook-for-2026 http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/12/13/european-banks-best-year-on-record-whats-the-outlook-for-2026 Sat, 13 Dec 2025 07:00:34 +0100 European bank stocks posted their strongest year on record in 2025, fuelled by resilient growth, high margins, and capital returns. Looking to 2026, the focus is now shifting to earnings growth, efficiency gains, and sustained shareholder payouts. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/12/analysis-trumps-trade-and-tax-policies-set-to-widen-eu-us-innovation-gap-in-2026 http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/12/analysis-trumps-trade-and-tax-policies-set-to-widen-eu-us-innovation-gap-in-2026 Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:58:00 +0100 Companies say the EU’s deregulation efforts are insufficient against Trump's “carrot-and-stick” strategy of pairing generous US tax incentives with a punitive 15% tariff on imports from the EU.