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Investment reflects growing participation of emerging-market capital in global asset-backed credit strategies supporting the real economy
Business & Economy · African Business · Latest ·
Rent prices have risen significantly across Europe, and in particular in Romania and Croatia in recent periods. Euronews Business takes a closer look at annual rent inflation with a focus on these two countries.
Business & Economy · Euronews · Business ·
Most stock markets rose early Monday as oil prices fell after Donald Trump announced an "energy ceasefire" between Russia and Ukraine, which offset a fresh wave of Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.
Business & Economy · Euronews · Business ·
The space industry, currently valued at €600 billion, is expected to grow by 10% a year, according to European Space Agency (ESA) director general Josef Aschbacher. He spoke to the Big Question about how Europe can benefit from this booming industry.
Business & Economy · Euronews · Business ·
Teacher salaries vary widely across Europe, and large gaps remain even after adjusting for living costs. Experts call for better pay to attract and retain more teachers.
Business & Economy · Euronews · Business ·
Researchers found that while wealth disparities narrowed somewhat, the ability to meet debt payments deteriorated significantly.
Business & Economy · CNBC · Economy ·
Shelton's controversial economic ideas led the Senate to block her nomination to the Fed. Now she's going to be a counselor to the Treasury secretary.
Business & Economy · CNBC · Economy ·
As the 91st Paris Motor Show approaches, European carmakers face fierce competition from China, waning consumer confidence and mounting geopolitical pressure.
Business & Economy · Euronews · Business ·
The Oil City Oil Exchange set the price of crude oil for the nation during the late 19th century. Oil Region Library Association The fall of 2026 is a moment of energy centrality, when geopolitics unfolding far away shows up in Americans’ everyday lives.
Business & Economy · The Conversation · Business ·
The Trump administration continues to crack down on immigration, with new restrictions on the H-1B visa programme. US Vice President JD Vance singled out Microsoft as having abused the system to recruit low-cost foreign workers, to the detriment of the American workforce.
Business & Economy · France 24 · Business & Tech ·
Tariffs added 2.9 percentage points to inflation in 67 categories of goods by February 2026, researchers at the New York Federal Reserve found.
Business & Economy · CNBC · Economy ·
High energy prices continue to drive inflation and stoke anger among voters around the world. But with more crude oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz, and governments releasing more emergency fuel stockpiles, how long will the energy crunch last?
Business & Economy · France 24 · Business & Tech ·
The EU's trade commissioner, Maros Sefcovic, arrived in Beijing this Thursday for two days of talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Wentao. Sefcovic stated his goal of "rebalancing" an "unsustainable trade deficit".
Business & Economy · France 24 · Business & Tech ·
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has tried to calm both student protesters and jittery bond markets. In an address to the nation, Lecornu stressed that the education ministry had not seen any cuts in last week's budget proposal, but insisted the government must cut its public deficit to 5…
Business & Economy · France 24 · Business & Tech ·
The Survey of Consumer Expectations indicated that the median outlook for inflation over the next 12 months rose to 3.9%.
Business & Economy · CNBC · Economy ·
After shrinking briefly in the aftermath of the October 7, 2023 attacks, Israel's GDP is predicted to grow by 4 percent this year. The country's tech sector – specifically its defence startups – has played a big part in this performance but challenges, notably demographic ones, are on the horizon.
Business & Economy · France 24 · Business & Tech ·
Research links ICE enforcement surges to lasting declines in local spending, foot traffic and jobs. In Minneapolis, businesses are still recovering.
Business & Economy · CNBC · Economy ·
Long-standing factors contributing to job satisfaction, such as feeling appreciated, still matter more than the type of workplace format. Luis Villasmil on Unsplash, CC BY The post-pandemic push to bring workers back to the office has left many nostalgic for more flexible arrangements, such as…
Business & Economy · The Conversation · Business ·
Kristalina Georgieva warns that the technology lifting growth hopes is also pushing up inflation and yields, just as public debt levels rose.
Business & Economy · CNBC · Economy ·
Investors say shares bought through the Noida unlisted-shares platform did not arrive. The claims are unverified.
Business & Economy ·