Now playing Next Markets Weekly market recap: Stocks retreat amidst risk-averse sentiment Global stock markets will likely extend their weekly losses as risk-off sentiment prevails ahead of the European Central Bank (ECB) and Federal Reserve (Fed) June rate decisions. 31/05/2024
Now playing Next Business Pensions in Europe: Which countries are best and worst for retirement? There are significant pension disparities across Europe. Euronews Business has found a strong positive correlation between financial confidence in retirement and the level of monthly pensions. 31/05/2024
Now playing Next Partner content POCO targets gamers, photographers & budget conscious users with performance power-packing F6 series Partner content presented by Xiaomi A popular technology brand among young tech enthusiasts, POCO unveiled its new additions at a global launch in Dubai, showcasing two “all-rounder” devices to attract photographers, demanding power users and those all-important gamers. 31/05/2024
Now playing Next World News Belgium prepares for its 'mother of all elections' Belgium is headed for a triple election with voters casting ballots for a new federal parliament, regional parliaments, and members of the European Parliament all on the same day. 30/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Far-right parties aim to influence young voters through social media Many populist or far-right parties want to attract the younger generation to join their elders and reject traditional parties. 30/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe News China won't 'sit back and watch' if EU slaps tariffs on electric cars Brussels worries that the steady rise in imported Chinese electric vehicles could trigger an irreparable loss of competitiveness in the growing sector. 30/05/2024
Now playing Next Business Chinese EV makers planning quiet takeover of the European market Chinese EVs have a competitive edge when it comes to their European counterparts because they cost less and offer more features as standard. 30/05/2024
Now playing Next Business Berlin drops gas transit levy blamed for promoting imports from Russia Berlin has agreed to scrap a gas storage levy, with the European Commission questioning its legality under EU law, and eastern EU members suggesting it plays into Moscow's hands. 30/05/2024
Now playing Next Economy Spanish inflation rises for third consecutive month after VAT hike A jump in electricity prices linked to higher VAT rates is pushing up inflation in Spain. Upticks are being seen across the eurozone, although the causes are varied. 30/05/2024
Now playing Next Economy Eurozone unemployment plunges to record low of 6.4% in April Falling unemployment could point to a brightening European outlook, with the Euro Area economic sentiment improving as well. 30/05/2024
Now playing Next Business Bezos knocks Arnault off top slot for world's richest man title Bernard Arnault, head of luxury group LVMH, has lost his position as a result of the reorganisation of his company and subsequent stock market concerns, according to latest figures from Bloomberg. 30/05/2024
Now playing Next Food and Drink Euroviews. No matter how hard you try, you just can't beat real meat At this point it looks like most of our protein will be sourced from animals for some time to come, whether we like it or not, as it has for the past 100,000 years. Luckily, we can do this in ways that meet our climate goals and boost nutrition and animal welfare, Eurof Uppington writes. 30/05/2024
Now playing Next Tech News Belgium’s far-right spends big on Meta ahead of EU elections - expert Vlaams Belang on the far right and Belgium’s Workers Party on the far left are the biggest political advertising spenders in that country’s social media campaign ahead of the European elections. 30/05/2024
Now playing Next China Euroviews. The bonds that bind: Our adversarial sovereign bond habit No one is obligated to help China fund its war machine. The decision to buy Chinese sovereign bonds should reside with informed investors, Elaine Dezenski and Joshua Birenbaum write. 29/05/2024
Now playing Next Green News Climate action will boost energy security in Europe by 8% by 2030, IMF IMF's study focuses on security of supply and resilience of countries' economies. 29/05/2024
Now playing Next Economy German inflation rises as consumer confidence hits 2-year high Germany's annual inflation rose to 2.4% in May, matching forecasts, while the core rate held at 3.0%. Consumer sentiment improved to an over 2-year high as market watchers anticipate an ECB interest rate cut in June. 29/05/2024
Now playing Next Business FTSE reshuffle: Ocado and SJP drop out while Darktrace could return British housebuilder Vistry Group could also see a return to the FTSE 100 index, while Liontrust Asset Management and Alpha Group International could be added to the FTSE 250 index. 29/05/2024