http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:35:14 +0100 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:35:14 +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/minimum-wages-in-2026-which-countries-pay-the-most-across-europe http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/02/03/minimum-wages-in-2026-which-countries-pay-the-most-across-europe Tue, 03 Feb 2026 07:00:45 +0100 Minimum wages vary widely across Europe. Euronews Business takes a closer look at them in both euro and purchasing power terms as of early 2026. 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/trump-to-lower-tariffs-on-india-after-modi-agrees-to-stop-buying-russian-oil http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/02/02/trump-to-lower-tariffs-on-india-after-modi-agrees-to-stop-buying-russian-oil Mon, 02 Feb 2026 21:17:53 +0100 Trump said that India would also start to reduce its import taxes on US goods to zero and buy $500 billion worth of American products. Trump has long had a warm relationship with Modi, only to find it complicated recently by Russia's war in Ukraine and trade disputes. 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/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/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/2026/02/01/french-tech-giant-capgemini-to-sell-us-subsidiary-accused-of-providing-services-to-ice http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/02/01/french-tech-giant-capgemini-to-sell-us-subsidiary-accused-of-providing-services-to-ice Sun, 01 Feb 2026 18:48:43 +0100 'Legal constraints' prevented the Group from controlling the operations of its subsidiary, which has a contract with the much-criticised US immigration police ICE, Capgemini said, leaving them no alternative but to sell. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/02/01/the-price-of-gold-and-silver-has-fallen-sharply-where-did-this-plunge-come-from http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/02/01/the-price-of-gold-and-silver-has-fallen-sharply-where-did-this-plunge-come-from Sun, 01 Feb 2026 14:00:18 +0100 The price of gold fell from a record $5,600 to $4,770 per ounce. On Friday, the price of silver fell by 31%. This is the biggest percentage drop in the price of this bullion since March 1980. What could be the reasons for such declines? 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/italy-leads-in-azerbaijani-energy-imports-as-sofaz-reports-strong-2025-results http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/30/italy-leads-in-azerbaijani-energy-imports-as-sofaz-reports-strong-2025-results Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:11:43 +0100 SOFAZ reports strong 2025 results as Italy continues to lead European imports of Azerbaijani oil and gas, underpinned by stable production and key pipelines. 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/musk-weighs-tech-mega-merger-across-spacex-tesla-and-xai-reports-say http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/30/musk-weighs-tech-mega-merger-across-spacex-tesla-and-xai-reports-say Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:30:37 +0100 Tech circles are buzzing over talks that could combine Musk’s space, AI, and electric vehicle businesses into a trillion-dollar group ahead of a potential SpaceX listing. 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/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/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/2026/01/29/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/azerbaijan-expands-oecd-cooperation-to-advance-economic-reforms http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/28/azerbaijan-expands-oecd-cooperation-to-advance-economic-reforms Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:03:25 +0100 Azerbaijan is strengthening cooperation with the OECD to reinforce the country's role as a reliable European partner and expand its integration into global markets. 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/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/business/2026/01/27/bridging-the-global-north-south-gap-through-infrastructure-innovation-and-investment http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/27/bridging-the-global-north-south-gap-through-infrastructure-innovation-and-investment Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:35:11 +0100 Connectivity is seen as crucial to bridging the gap between countries in the Global North and the Global South, according to Asian leaders gathered at Davos to discuss how southern countries can take a more active role in shaping global trends. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/27/world-government-summit-2026-sets-ambitious-agenda-to-shape-the-future http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/27/world-government-summit-2026-sets-ambitious-agenda-to-shape-the-future Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:00:38 +0100 Dubai has unveiled the World Government Summit 2026, set to be its largest ever. More than 150 government delegations, global leaders, and scientists will gather to tackle AI, climate and economic risks, aiming to move from ideas to action at a critical global moment. 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/2026/01/27/taxing-tech-how-do-digital-services-levies-differ-across-europe http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/27/taxing-tech-how-do-digital-services-levies-differ-across-europe Tue, 27 Jan 2026 07:00:31 +0100 Several European countries have introduced digital services taxes in recent years, while others are planning to do so. Given that the US hosts many global digital giants, these taxes have become a flashpoint for tariff threats. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/26/how-can-europe-balance-investment-skills-and-innovation-for-growth http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/26/how-can-europe-balance-investment-skills-and-innovation-for-growth Mon, 26 Jan 2026 18:51:44 +0100 European leaders at Davos discussed how investment, innovation, skills, and sustainability must be balanced to secure the continent’s competitiveness and economic future. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/26/which-uk-jobs-have-been-growing-the-most-since-the-pandemic http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/26/which-uk-jobs-have-been-growing-the-most-since-the-pandemic Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:30:32 +0100 Job postings by profession are changing, reflecting shifts in labour demand in the UK. Euronews Business takes a closer look at what employers are looking for. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/26/azerbaijan-secures-two-new-energy-deals-with-europe http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/26/azerbaijan-secures-two-new-energy-deals-with-europe Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:25:40 +0100 Azerbaijan has secured two new energy supply agreements with Austria and Germany, reinforcing its position as a key supplier to Europe. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/26/ryanair-sees-profit-slump-after-italian-anti-competition-fine http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/26/ryanair-sees-profit-slump-after-italian-anti-competition-fine Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:00:54 +0100 The €256mn fine imposed in December by Italy’s antitrust authority weighed heavily on third-quarter results for the current fiscal 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/2026/01/26/citroen-ceo-easing-of-emissions-ban-is-just-the-start-of-progress http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/26/citroen-ceo-easing-of-emissions-ban-is-just-the-start-of-progress Mon, 26 Jan 2026 06:47:00 +0100 Europe’s carmaking industry is at an inflection point as Chinese competitors threaten the profitability of homegrown firms. Citroën CEO Xavier Chardon told Euronews the EU is listening to its carmakers, but more radical action is needed. 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/2026/01/24/where-is-europes-cheapest-pizza-prices-rise-as-diners-feel-the-squeeze http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/24/where-is-europes-cheapest-pizza-prices-rise-as-diners-feel-the-squeeze Sat, 24 Jan 2026 07:00:36 +0100 Pizza prices are rising across Europe, with the typical order now nearly 8% more expensive than a year ago. A new Foodora index shows how inflation, wages, and rents are reshaping what diners pay — and what they choose to eat. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/23/trump-sues-jpmorgan-ceo-who-else-says-left-wing-banks-shut-them-out http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/23/trump-sues-jpmorgan-ceo-who-else-says-left-wing-banks-shut-them-out Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:30:46 +0100 The lawsuit alleges political “debanking” after the 2021 Capitol riots. Similar disputes have hit figures from Nigel Farage to Marine Le Pen, while banks reject claims of bias. 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/tech-workers-poached-by-rival-countries-as-race-for-talent-intensifies http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/23/tech-workers-poached-by-rival-countries-as-race-for-talent-intensifies Fri, 23 Jan 2026 07:00:34 +0100 More than one in three STEM professionals are approached by rival companies about overseas roles, according to a global survey by SThree. Better quality of life and higher pay are the main reasons they consider relocating. 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/footballs-richest-clubs-hit-124bn-in-record-revenue-season http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/01/22/footballs-richest-clubs-hit-124bn-in-record-revenue-season Thu, 22 Jan 2026 23:18:14 +0100 Record revenues of €12.4bn underline how elite clubs are increasingly relying on commercial income, brand power and stadium redevelopment.