Now playing Next Economy Germany’s inflation rate tumbles to the lowest levels since March 2021 Germany's inflation rate dropped to 1.9% in August 2024, the lowest since March 2021, boosting expectations of ECB rate cuts. The euro and Bund yields fell, while the DAX index hit record highs. 29/08/2024
Now playing Next Markets Nvidia shares slide as guidance misses market expectations Nvidia surpassed market expectations with its quarterly results but fell short of analysts' estimates for growth in the current quarter. As a result, its shares fell during extended trading hours, as concerns emerged of a slowdown. 29/08/2024
Now playing Next Nature A first look at this year’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year The images showcase a diverse range of animal behaviour and conservation issues. 29/08/2024
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Now playing Next Ocean Interview: Why are marine heatwaves on the rise? In partnership with The European Commission Dr. Karina von Schuckmann, a renowned oceanographer and IPCC expert, points to Earth’s energy imbalance as the key driver behind our rapidly warming oceans. 27/08/2024
Now playing Next Bulgaria New Bulgarian caretaker government sworn in Six snap elections in a row have failed to yield a stable and effective government, and voters are becoming apathetic in response. 27/08/2024
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Now playing Next Culture news Marketing consultant fired over controversial ‘Megalopolis’ trailer Lionsgate pulled the trailer for Francis Ford Coppola’s upcoming film, a marketing ploy which featured negative review quotes that are likely AI generated. 26/08/2024
Now playing Next Space Boeing Starliner astronauts to wait until next year to return from ISS The two test pilots launched to the International Space Space in early June where they were due to stay for a week. They will now return in February. 24/08/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Huge Ukrainian flag unfurled in Brussels on eve of Independence Day Friday's ceremony was attended by representatives of the European Commission as well as the European Parliament, the diplomatic corps and several Ukrainians, many of whom wore traditional dress. 24/08/2024
Now playing Next Markets Trading mixed as Bank of Japan governor warns markets are unstable Trading in Asian markets were mixed and muted on Friday morning ahead of a key Fed Chair speech - and as the Bank of Japan governor warned global markets are unstable. 23/08/2024
Now playing Next Markets Stock markets rally on expectations of rate cuts by central banks Global stock markets rallied on growing expectations of rate cuts by central banks. However, the momentum eased as investors grew cautious ahead of the Jackson Hole Symposium, which gets underway in the US today. 23/08/2024
Now playing Next Culture news 650 KM of Freedom: Vilnius marks 35 years since the Baltic Way Celebrating the anniversary of the peaceful – yet powerful – political demonstration, Friday’s special commemorative concert in Vilnius will feature over 200 performers from across the Baltics. 23/08/2024
Now playing Next Climate What an ‘underwater wildfire’ means for life in and out of the ocean Scientists say prolonged high sea surface temperatures are causing problems. 22/08/2024
Now playing Next Yemen French vessel rescues 29 mariners from oil tanker under attack The Greek shipping ministry identified the oil tanker as the Sounion, suspected to have been hit by Yemen's Houthi rebels. 22/08/2024