Economy Manufacturing in China turns positive after months of contraction A key manufacturing index in China turned positive in October after months of contraction 31/10/2024
Economy Switching to EVs could cost German car industry 186,000 jobs by 2035 EV car production requires fewer employees overall than in the past, according to new report findings. 30/10/2024
Business Boeing seeks to raise billions from share sale to bolster finances The aeroplane manufacturer is hoping to avoid a credit rating downgrade by launching a major stock offering. 28/10/2024
Business Italian car workers go on strike as pressure mounts on Stellantis Workers in Italy's troubled automotive sector are holding a national strike for the first time in 20 years. 18/10/2024
Partner content Redefining sustainable manufacturing through partnerships, with Amit Midha, CEO of Alat Partner content presented by ALAT In an exclusive interview with Euronews, CEO Amit Midha discusses how Alat is redefining the global manufacturing landscape through innovative partnerships, advanced technology, and sustainability-driven initiatives, offering insights into the company’s vision and future plans. 16/10/2024
Business Europe's biggest paintmaker AkzoNobel set to cut 2,000 jobs The Amsterdam-based firm, known for brands such as Dulux, is on a cost-cutting drive to 'accelerate profitable growth'. 24/09/2024
Markets Markets lookahead: Manufacturing PMIs, SNB and RBA rate decision This week is packed with key economic data and events, including manufacturing and services PMIs from major economies, alongside interest rate decisions from the Swiss National Bank (SNB) and the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). 23/09/2024
Economy Why is European manufacturing still in such a critical state? Europe's manufacturing sector continues to struggle, with August's PMI indicating a deepening downturn. Germany and France lead the decline, while rising costs pose additional challenges. 02/09/2024
Business Germany’s business climate hits crisis-like levels as the DAX falters The declining business climate in Germany was exacerbated by employment falling at the fastest rate in four years. 26/08/2024
Business Scholz visits Meyer Werft shipyard as company struggles to stay afloat Meyer Werft, one of the world's biggest cruise ship builders, will receive government support to patch up its budget deficit. 22/08/2024
Economy Italy's industrial production creeps up while growth remains tepid Italy’s production appears to be stabilising although year-on-year data is still in the doldrums. 02/08/2024
Economy Producer prices in Germany decline due to lower energy costs June’s fall was primarily due to the prices of energy, such as natural gas and electricity falling, as well as the costs of intermediate goods decreasing too. 19/07/2024
Economy Eurozone manufacturing sector hits six-month low on new order slowdown Exports and employment were also slow, while input costs were on the rise, contributing further to declining output. 21/06/2024
Economy German wholesale inflation continues to drop on energy price falls Falling natural gas and electricity prices were the main contributors to May’s figure, as well as the declining cost of intermediate goods. 20/06/2024
Economy Flicker of optimism for Europe's producers as energy prices see a fall Higher energy prices over the past few months because of the Russia-Ukraine war have been costly for European factories and manufacturers. 05/06/2024
Economy Final manufacturing figures show Eurozone inching towards recovery The index remains in negative territory but shows the smallest fall in more than a year. Spain's economic health is looking up while Germany and France continue to show weakness. 03/06/2024
Markets Ahead in the markets: manufacturing PMIs, UK CPI and Nvidia earnings In the week ahead, global manufacturing PMIs, inflation data from the United Kingdom (UK), and Nvidia’s quarterly results will be in the spotlight for the financial markets. 20/05/2024
Economy Weak rise in German factory orders points to continued economic slump Lower-than-expected demand for German manufacturing suggests dark days may still lie ahead for the country’s industry. 05/04/2024
Economy French industry tumbles at start of 2024 Insee said the 1.1% decline was largely due to significantly lower output in the transportation and automotive sectors. 05/03/2024
Business Toyota recalls 280,000 pickups and SUVs in the US - What about Europe? Toyota has recently recalled about 280,000 vehicles in the US, due to a transmission issue which could possibly raise the risk of crashes. 22/02/2024