Now playing Next Economy Eurozone construction falls on dampened housing activity in March Reductions in commercial and civil engineering activity, as well as a decline in new business also contributed to this figure. 05/04/2024
Now playing Next Economy The best - and worst - places to buy property in Europe in 2023 The cost of homes within the eurozone fell by 1.1% during the last three month of 2023. However, within the EU overall, prices were slightly higher. 05/04/2024
Now playing Next Economy Eurozone inflation falls more than expected: Green light for ECB cuts? Eurostat data for March 2024 revealed a drop in annual consumer price inflation to 2.4%, below the expected 2.6% and hitting a four-month low. Market foresees four ECB rate cuts by end-2024, with the first expected in June. 03/04/2024
Now playing Next Economy How have Europe's economic issues fared on von der Leyen's watch? Ursula von der Leyen is seeking a second term as head of the European Commission. What has her current five-year stint meant for the economy? 28/03/2024
Now playing Next Business Member states invest in new euro coins to celebrate special events Germany, Belgium and Spain are among European nations issuing new coins celebrating places and events of national significance. 27/03/2024
Now playing Next Economy S&P Global: These are the biggest risks ahead for the EU economy Uncertainty over sluggish productivity and high labour costs could draw back the economic output of the eurozone, global credit rating agency S&P said in its updated economic outlook. 26/03/2024
Now playing Next Economy Eurozone inflation cools, but not as much as expected Falling inflation figures from the Eurozone and its biggest economies will come as a relief to the ECB, which makes its next interest rate decision next week. 01/03/2024
Now playing Next Economy Slower-than-expected inflation decline in France and Spain hits bonds Inflation rates in France and Spain ease less than expected in February, nudging government bond yields higher as markets anticipate a bumpier road ahead to reach the ECB's 2% target. 29/02/2024
Now playing Next Economy Eurozone services rebound as manufacturing continues to contract The economic fortunes of the Eurozone's two titans diverge: Germany faces challenges and continues to be under pressure, while France demonstrates signs of recovery. 22/02/2024
Now playing Next Economy Euro area to struggle with 'subdued' activity in short term: Lagarde The head of the European Central Bank noted that, while economic activity will still be sluggish in the near future, data suggests things will pick up later on in 2024. 15/02/2024
Now playing Next Economy Eurozone avoids recession but remains stagnant as Germany struggles The bloc sharing the euro has seen its economy practically motionless in the last year as it continues to stagnate. 14/02/2024
Now playing Next Economy Euroviews. We deserve better than the digital euro Even if the digital euro began as an exploration into solving financial system friction and not just a way to outmanoeuvre the expansion of EU stablecoins, it now can evolve into something far worse, Marc Taverner writes. 13/02/2024
Now playing Next Economy Inflation has slowed in the Eurozone in January Energy prices dropped in January, helping keep inflation down in the bloc. 01/02/2024
Now playing Next Economy Eurozone narrowly avoids recession but gloomy outlook remains France and Germany remain in the doldrums despite Spain and Italy beating economic expectations. 30/01/2024
Now playing Next Economy Consumers losing confidence in the EU economy Following on from the recent rise in eurozone inflation, consumers say they are losing confidence in the EU economy, according to the latest consumer economic sentiment Indicator for January 2024. 23/01/2024
Now playing Next Economy Euroviews. France faces four major economic challenges in 2024 As we move into 2024, Europe's second-largest economy is likely to need to weather many storms before its economy reaches a stable point, Osama Rizvi writes. 23/01/2024
Now playing Next Real Economy Celebrating 25 years of the euro: a retrospective and future outlook IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION To commemorate 25 years of the single currency in Europe, we ask students, workers and a former president of the European Central Bank for their perspectives on the past, present and future of the euro and the eurozone. 10/01/2024
Now playing Next Economy Global economy heading towards lowest half-decade growth in 30 years World Bank predicts the global economy will slow for a third consecutive year in 2024. 10/01/2024
Now playing Next Economy Hopes rise for eurozone economy, but sales growth lags behind Positive surge in eurozone economic sentiment and employment expectations indicator contrasts with a less pronounced increase in sales. Euronews Business breaks down the latest figures 08/01/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Eurozone inflation rose to 2.9% in December according to Eurostat The half percentage point rise on the November figure (2.4%) appeared driven by an abatement in falling energy prices 05/01/2024