Economic growth
How have Europe’s economic issues fared on von der Leyen’s watch?
Business
28.03.2024
How have Europe’s economic issues fared on von der Leyen’s watch?
When Europe votes for a new Parliament in June, the outcome will indirectly influence the appointment of a new Commission…
Modest growth for UK economy after dip into recession
Business
13.03.2024
Modest growth for UK economy after dip into recession
The UK’s gross domestic product (GDP) rose by 0.2% in the month to January, according to data released by the…
Investing in women and girls: Is gender parity the key to economic prosperity?
World
10.03.2024
Investing in women and girls: Is gender parity the key to economic prosperity?
Research by the International Monetary Fund suggests that global GDP will increase when women are granted an equal playing field in the labour…
Investing in women and girls: Is gender parity the key to economic prosperity?
Sport
10.03.2024
Investing in women and girls: Is gender parity the key to economic prosperity?
Research by the International Monetary Fund suggests that global GDP will increase when women are granted an equal playing field in the labour…
Germany sees declining economic growth in last quarter of 2023
Business
24.02.2024
Germany sees declining economic growth in last quarter of 2023
Germany’s quarter-on-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) report for Q4 2023 was released on Thursday morning. Europe’s largest economy saw a…
Germany likely to already be in recession, suggests Bundesbank
Business
20.02.2024
Germany likely to already be in recession, suggests Bundesbank
Europe’s largest economy may have already slid into a recession, according to Germany’s central bank, the Deutsche Bundesbank. This is…
Markets’ week ahead: European shares downbeat over French predictions
Business
19.02.2024
Markets’ week ahead: European shares downbeat over French predictions
European shares were fairly downbeat on Monday morning, following French stocks being particularly downcast due to the French government cutting…
France shrinks 2024 economic growth outlook to 1%
Business
19.02.2024
France shrinks 2024 economic growth outlook to 1%
France is dropping its GDP growth forecast for this year from 1.4% to 1% and will slash spending by about…
European Commission cuts EU growth forecast and expects inflation to fall further
Business
15.02.2024
European Commission cuts EU growth forecast and expects inflation to fall further
Following a narrow escape from recession in late 2023, the European Union’s economy has entered 2024 with less vigour than…
Lockdown may have set productivity back 40 years, says OECD
Business
08.02.2024
Lockdown may have set productivity back 40 years, says OECD
The bleak prediction was put forward by the OECD in its February 2024 interim economic outlook: «Strengthening the Foundations for…