Wholesale inflation hits series high of 11.39% in September on broad rise
At 11.39%, the rise was driven by a broad-based increase in prices of food, fuel, and manufactured goods
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Putin signs law ratifying India-Russia temporary employment agreement
India and Russia signed the agreement during Putin's state visit to New Delhi in December 2025. An agreement on cooperation to combat irregular migration was also signed at that time
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Oil prices rise after reported Iranian attacks on ships in Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices rose on recent reports that Iran attacked ships in the Strait of Hormuz. European gas prices hovered near a four-year high, while Asian shares had a mixed reaction and European equities opened higher.
Business & Economy · Euronews · Business ·
Taxes, housing and tuition fees: 2027 budget measures impact family budgets in Portugal
From taxes and wages to pensions, housing and tuition fees, the 2027 State Budget contains several measures that will directly affect household incomes.
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Winter energy bills: Where are gas and electricity prices highest in Europe?
Household gas and electricity prices have risen less sharply than petrol and diesel prices in Europe. Ahead of winter, Euronews Business compares prices across capital cities and looks at how they have changed since before the Iran war.
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'Godzilla El Niño' is wreaking havoc with Philippine central bank's inflation forecasts
The Philippine central bank is running policy scenarios for a severe El Niño on top of the oil shock, with inflation at a three-year high.
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How a decade of populism and impunity unravelled the post-Cold War world order
Brexit, Donald Trump’s rise and Israel’s war in Gaza signal the collapse of the post-Cold War political, economic and moral order. Populism, unchecked power, geopolitical conflict and growing economic instability are pushing the global system towards breaking point.
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China is bringing its car production to the EU
China has moved from exporting cars to bringing entire auto industry ecosystems, building up production capacity in Europe and boosting partnerships with local companies. Arthur D.
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Social Security benefits are rising again, but probably not enough to offset healthcare costs
Increasing Social Security benefits annually helps millions of older Americans afford necessities. Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty Images The nearly 76 million Americans who receive Social Security benefits are slated to find out on Oct.
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The latest inflation data is expected to show price increases are accelerating
Economists expect the consumer price index for September to rise 0.6% on the month and 3.6% year over year.
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Digital distrust and polarisation: 'We need to get back to engaging with one another as a society'
François Picard is pleased to welcome Valdemar Osted, partner and head of technology at Danish digital consultants Common Consultancy. Can the fear of disinformation become as dangerous to democracy as disinformation itself? Osted challenges widely circulated claims that attacks on Russian data…
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Europe’s satellite sovereignty push faces funding test as EU space budget cycle ends
Regulators, EU officials and Spanish satellite operator Sateliot gathered at the European Parliament on Tuesday to debate how spectrum and investment will shape Europe’s networks in orbit, with the EU’s 2021-2027 space funding cycle ending next year.
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In charts: How one of the world's biggest economies got trapped by debt
France opens debate on its 2027 budget as high deficits, rising debt and student protests intensify pressure on lawmakers.
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US banks post strong earnings but economic risks cloud the sector’s outlook
Wall Street's biggest banks reported another strong quarter on Tuesday, but they warned that higher rates and inflation could bite.
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World Bank jobs council urges 'crisis-era' employment support measures as IMF warns of AI ‘tsunami’
IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva warned AI is hitting the global labor market like a “slow-moving tsunami,” with young workers entering the job market the most exposed.
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Greece announces 30% increase in heating allowance
The government will raise the heating allowance by 30% and subsidise heating oil at the pump to help households cope with rising energy prices.
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IMF: Time to rebuild 'resilient' world economy
The world economy is being reshaped by AI investment but held back by ongoing conflict in the Middle East, says the IMF.
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Stellantis bets on Chinese partnerships to avoid European plant closures
Chief executive Antonio Filosa says sharing factory capacity could help keep plants open, as Stellantis invests in new platforms and European batteries.
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IMF global economic forecast shows 'resilience under strain'
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts that global economic output will slow to 3.1% this year in spite of geopolitical disruptions, but warns that high inflation and AI share valuations could be risks for financial stability.
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State bails out Kenya Airways again with $350m loan
A lack of profitably has made KQ chronically reliant on loans from the government, which is its largest shareholder with a 48.9% stake.
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LVMH sales miss growth forecasts as China luxury demand slows
LVMH, the world's leading luxury group, said its sales edged higher in the third quarter despite a slowdown in demand in China hitting its fashion and leather goods segment.
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Fuel prices: Sébastien Lecornu promises €10 cut per fill-up
In France, pump prices are among the highest in the European Union. The government has moved to cut the price per litre by 12 to 18 centimes, the prime minister said on Monday.
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IMF warns bond yields could see a 'disorderly' spike as debt, inflation risks worsen
The IMF says risks in the government bond market have worsened and that yields could jump sharply and disorderly.
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This French AI stock is up 570% in 2026: Analysts see a further 90% upside
Despite its extraordinary rally, Bank of America analysts have upgraded Soitec SA stock to Buy and see potential for a further 90% upside.
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