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Inflation and interest rates: Expert advice on managing your money

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The Cube

Is shipping to the EU now more expensive for consumers?

Several social media users are claiming that online shopping has become more expensive because of a new EU import charge. The Cube takes a look.

Economy

Which European countries are the cheapest and most expensive?

From Iceland to North Macedonia, consumer prices vary dramatically across Europe. New Eurostat data shows where everyday goods and services cost the most — and why prices alone do not tell the full story.

Business

Zara owner Inditex defies Iran war concerns with strong sales

Inditex delivered first-quarter results that exceeded analyst forecasts, with net sales climbing 5.8% to €8.7 billion and the company signalling an even stronger start to the second quarter. The firm's stock has surged over 5%.

Germany

Inside Germany's beer obsession

Germany is well-known for its obsession with beer, with the Oktoberfest festival attracting millions of visitors each year.

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Business

Portugal's food basket cost at all-time high but not due to Iran war

The basket of food products monitored by the Portuguese Association for Consumer Protection reached an all-time high this week. However, the increase cannot yet be justified by the Iran war.

Denmark

Danish product-scanning apps gain traction amid renewed calls to boycott US goods

Mobile apps, designed to help shoppers identify and boycott American goods, have seen a surge in use in Denmark. It comes after US President Donald Trump’s repeated desires to acquire Greenland. Watch the video above for more.

9 February 2026

Business

A new era of AI shopping: How brands are chosen by algorithms

Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly present in the business world, with more shoppers using the tech to navigate purchases. But what does this mean for the future of commerce?

Business

Trump lauds McDonald’s as soaring beef prices hit US households

Beef prices are up 13% year-on-year, but Trump leaned on fast-food symbolism, insisting he is still a champion of affordability.

18 November 2025

Business

Cheap deals and gaming: How China's Temu conquered Europe

Low prices and an aggressive marketing strategy, including a gamified shopping experience, made Temu one of Europe’s most downloaded apps in 2024.

10 September 2025

Business

Groceries: Egg prices rise by 40% in Portugal in the past year

To buy half a dozen eggs, consumers in Portugal now spend more than €2. Prices have risen 81% in just three years.

1 September 2025

Economy

China sees consumer price inflation in positive territory in June

CPI inflation climbed into the green for the first time since January, although producer prices remain in deflationary territory.

Economy

Cost of living: Europe's cheapest and most expensive countries

Price level indices shows how expensive or cheap goods and services are across countries, based on purchasing power parities. Western and Northern European countries tend to have high price levels, although incomes are not included in these comparisons.

Economy

Eurozone economy grows by 0.6%: Lagarde shuts door on July rate cut

The eurozone gross domestic product grew by 0.6% quarter-over-quarter in the first quarter of 2025, marking the strongest pace of growth since late 2022. ECB's President Christine Lagarde hinted that a July pause in rate cuts may be warranted.

Healthcare

What 'dangerous chemicals' found in EU products mean for your health

A banned fragrance, lead, and restricted "forever chemicals" were found in products in the EU last year, a new report has found.

Health news

Baby food recalled over fears it contains lead. Here's what we know

Lead poisoning in children can cause developmental delays and learning difficulties over time.

Health news

Butter recalled over possible contamination with bacteria found in poo

Around 770 kg of butter was recalled in seven states across the US after possible contamination with coliform bacteria.