By Beatrice Romano
Milan-based editor covering the eurozone, banking and the industrial heartlands of the continent.
US declares helium critical as Europe faces supply squeeze
The US has added helium to its list of critical materials, citing its role in chipmaking and energy. Europe faces a supply squeeze as Middle
Shamonda virus: first human case in France is an alert, not a threat, says ECDC
France has reported the first human case of Shamonda virus, in a patient who died in Lyon. The ECDC says the case is an alert, not a reason
French bond turmoil pressures ECB as Paris faces fiscal reckoning
France's 10-year bond yield topped 5% for the first time since 2002, widening the gap with German debt. The ECB is expected to hold rates ne
France's economy contracts again as eurozone growth loses steam
France's private sector contracted in October, ending a brief recovery. The eurozone's composite PMI fell to 51.9, its weakest in four month
Pope Leo XIV cancels Assisi trip on doctors' advice after lung surgery
Pope Leo XIV will not travel to Assisi next week after doctors advised against the helicopter journey while he recovers from thoracic surger
Volvo Cars to cut 2,500 jobs after third-quarter loss
Volvo Cars will cut about 2,500 jobs worldwide after swinging to a third-quarter net loss of 5.7 billion kronor. The Swedish carmaker, owned
Shrinkflation in Europe: paying more for less at the checkout
Shrinkflation is on the rise across Europe, with 74% of consumers noticing smaller products at unchanged prices. The EU has no specific ban,
Oil tops $113 as AI sell-off deepens and bond markets steady
Brent crude rose above $113 a barrel as Middle East tensions and shipping costs fuel supply fears. AI-related stocks tumbled, dragging Wall
Azerbaijan's post-oil push: manufacturing, green energy and logistics take centre stage
Azerbaijan is accelerating its economic diversification, with industrial parks, agro-processing and green energy attracting fresh investment
Musk's Tesla-SpaceX merger plan tied to Trump's political timeline
Elon Musk has confirmed Tesla and SpaceX are exploring a merger that could create a $3.5 trillion giant. Reports suggest he wants to complet
Barclays to cut 5,000 jobs as AI reshapes its workforce
Barclays will cut about 5,000 jobs by 2026, with AI enabling greater productivity. The bank's third-quarter profit rose 13%, but shares dipp
France reports first human case of Shamonda virus in Lyon patient
French authorities have confirmed the first known human case of Shamonda virus, found in a patient who died in Lyon in early October. The vi