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Now playing Next Markets How could French elections impact European sovereign debt market? European financial markets brace for turbulence as the French parliamentary elections approach. ABN Amro's rates strategist Sonia Renoult warns of potential fiscal instability and an unsustainable debt path for France. 25/06/2024
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Now playing Next Economy European financial markets 'too fragmented', warns S&P Global Although growth in the Eurozone is back, geopolitical risks posed by the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East remain, along with tighter financial conditions and the reshaping of the political landscape across Europe. 24/06/2024
Now playing Next Culture news 102-year-old Holocaust survivor becomes Vogue Germany cover star Margot Friedländer is one of the world’s oldest survivors of the Holocaust and becomes the second oldest cover star of the magazine. In the issue, she shares that she was “appalled” by the growth of right-wing populism, as well as the rise of antisemitic attacks amid the Israel-Hamas war. 24/06/2024
Now playing Next Markets Markets look ahead: Global inflation data takes centre stage The week will feature inflation readings from major economies, providing clues about the interest rate trajectory of central banks. 24/06/2024
Now playing Next Culture news 3,300-year-old ship and its cargo discovered deep in Mediterranean The ship’s location, far from land, suggests that ancient mariners had developed far more sophisticated navigation techniques than previously believed. 21/06/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Boris Johnson memoir teased: Why is it already being mocked? Publishing house HarperCollins is to “unleash” former UK PM Boris Johnson’s memoir later this year. And the promotional image looks like a teaser for a (particularly naff) horror film... 21/06/2024
Now playing Next Economy IMF's roadmap for Europe: More green investment and market integration The IMF recommends Europe implement strategic macroeconomic policies, structural reforms, and increased green investment to address challenges such as reduced fiscal buffers, an ageing population, and low productivity growth. 21/06/2024
Now playing Next Markets Weekly Recap: European markets stabilise as French election approaches European benchmarks pared some losses after a sharp selloff last week as investors navigated the political landscape ahead of the French parliamentary election. 21/06/2024
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Now playing Next Europe News Mark Rutte to be next NATO chief after securing Romania's backing The outgoing Dutch Prime Minister will head the military alliance for the coming years after Norway’s Jens Stoltenberg steps down 20/06/2024
Now playing Next Green News Member states beef up safety rules amid growing nuclear power market EU countries agreed on new nuclear safeguards which will see a greater level of inspections on facilities and the use of nuclear materials, despite a call from environmentalists to stop financing atomic power. 19/06/2024
Now playing Next Belgium Dutch PM Rutte in line to become NATO chief after Hungary lifts veto Earlier, Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban had vetoed his outgoing Dutch counterpart for the military alliance's top job over objections including spending the country's money on supporting Ukraine. 19/06/2024
Now playing Next Culture news What is this mysterious new monolith and who is behind it? It’s happening again... And we still don’t know what it means. 19/06/2024