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Asian stocks and dollar fall as Democrats gain ground in US midterms

Technology shares led losses in Asia as investors weighed the prospect of tighter AI regulation and political gridlock in Washington. Oil prices also fell.

4 November 2026

Business

Apple's new CEO faces earnings test as rising chip costs cloud outlook

Investors want clarity on Christmas sales, rising memory costs and Apple's AI plans as John Ternus prepares to lead his first earnings call since taking over from Tim Cook.

2 November 2026

Business

Ryanair profit falls 15% as €2 billion fuel cost increase looms

One of Europe's biggest airlines saw its first-half profit fall 15% as higher fuel costs and lower fares outweighed passenger growth.

2 November 2026

Markets

Oil tops $114 as European shares fall and Kering tumbles

Rising energy prices added to inflation concerns as European shares fell and Kering tumbled on weak Gucci sales. An AI sell-off drove investors towards US bonds, while France’s borrowing costs remained above 5%.

23 October 2026

Business

Barclays to cut 5,000 jobs as it turns to AI to improve efficiency

British bank Barclays said on Thursday it would cut around 5,000 jobs, or roughly 5% of its global workforce, by the end of 2026 as it turns to AI and other technology to streamline operations and improve efficiency.

22 October 2026

Business

Meta shares jump 5% as AI investments fuel revenue growth

Meta Platforms said Wednesday that its third-quarter profit jumped more than threefold, as the social media giant's revenue climbed sharply, adding to confidence that the firm's AI spending is improving the business.

22 October 2026

Business

Tesla profit falls 43% as it explores possible SpaceX merger

Tesla reported a decline in third-quarter profit, but generated more cash than analysts expected, leaving investors with a mixed picture as it explores a possible merger with Elon Musk's other big company, SpaceX.

22 October 2026

Business

Musk pledges SpaceX shares worth more than $10bn to US children

Elon Musk says he will give one SpaceX share to every child in America next year, a pledge worth about $10.7bn (€9.5bn) at Friday’s closing price. He has yet to explain who would qualify or how the shares would be distributed.

19 October 2026

Business

Could Tesla’s flying car send sales and shares soaring?

Tesla revealed its next-generation Roadster on Thursday in Texas, with one of the three new versions performing a jaw-dropping kickflip and demonstrating flying capabilities. However, analysts contacted by Euronews Business do not expect the model to generate significant revenue.

16 October 2026

Markets

Oil prices rise after reported attacks on ships in Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices rose on recent reports that Iran attacked ships in the Strait of Hormuz. European gas prices hovered near a four-year high, while Asian shares had a mixed reaction and European equities opened higher.

14 October 2026

Business

Big US banks beat earnings forecasts, but JPMorgan falls short

Wall Street's biggest banks reported another strong quarter on Tuesday, but they warned that higher rates and inflation could bite.

13 October 2026

Business

LVMH sales: China slowdown hits Louis Vuitton and Dior

LVMH, the world's leading luxury group, said its sales edged higher in the third quarter despite a slowdown in demand in China hitting its fashion and leather goods segment.

13 October 2026

Markets

EU countries agree to shift major financial market oversight to ESMA

EU countries struck a deal on Friday to give the EU’s financial markets watchdog more powers, aiming to make cross-border investment easier and help businesses raise more money across the bloc.

9 October 2026

Markets

Oil tops $105 as Trump weighs return to Iran combat operations

Brent crude rose above $105 a barrel on Thursday after reports that US President Donald Trump is considering a return to "major combat operations" against Iran, while European stock markets opened lower as rising oil prices fuelled inflation fears.

8 October 2026

Business

Schneider Electric shares plunge on record $22.6bn PTC deal

French energy technology group Schneider Electric has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Boston-based PTC for $22.6bn (€20.1bn) to expand its industrial AI business. The French company's shares plummeted on Monday following the announcement.

5 October 2026

Markets

Oil prices rise as bond sell-off hits global markets

Oil prices climbed further on Tuesday as uncertainty over US-Iran talks fuelled inflation fears. Government bond yields rose to multi-year highs, putting pressure on stocks.

29 September 2026