By Beatrice Romano
Milan-based editor covering the eurozone, banking and the industrial heartlands of the continent.
European bond yields soar as Iran tensions stoke inflation worries
French and German 10-year yields reached levels not seen in over a decade. Oil prices climbed above $90 a barrel as hopes for a quick Iran r
UK wage growth slows as Middle East conflict drives up living costs
UK wage growth slowed to 4.1% in the three months to June, as the Iran war drives up energy costs and inflation. Public sector pay rose 6.1%
Nasdaq to extend US stock trading to nearly 23 hours a day
Nasdaq will extend US stock trading to nearly 23 hours a day from 6 December, pending SEC approval. The new overnight session runs from 9pm
DR Congo's Ebola outbreak becomes deadliest in country's history
The Ebola outbreak in DR Congo has become the deadliest in the country's history, with over 2,300 deaths. The virus is spreading at an excep
FIRE movement gains ground among young Europeans seeking early exit
FIRE is gaining traction among young Europeans worried about retirement security and workplace burnout. The strategy involves aggressive sav
Stellantis recalls 955,000 vehicles as quality concerns mount
Stellantis is recalling 955,000 vehicles over a rear-view camera software fault. The move follows 13.4 million recalls in 2025 and a €5.3 bi
Ukraine's drone campaign disables seven of Wildberries' ten largest warehouses
Ukraine's month-long drone campaign has disabled seven of Wildberries' ten largest warehouses, including its biggest facility near Moscow. T
Tick season in Europe: practical steps to cut bite risks this summer
Ticks are active across Europe from spring to autumn, carrying Lyme disease and TBE. Simple habits like protective clothing and thorough che
Heat alerts in England fail to prompt action for 41% of recipients
A new study reveals that 41% of people who saw heat-health alerts in England did nothing to protect themselves. Many don't perceive personal
Japan's 10-year bond yield hits 30-year high as growth disappoints
Japan's 10-year government bond yield touched 2.93%, its highest since 1996, as Q2 growth came in at half the expected pace. The weak data a
Ferrari's first electric car fetches record $40 million at auction
A one-off Ferrari Luce, the marque's first electric model, sold for $40 million at a US charity auction. The price far exceeded estimates an
Nvidia's $500bn Wall Street deal reveals the new shape of AI finance
Nvidia has signed agreements with six major investment firms to channel over $500bn into AI infrastructure. The deals let tech companies bui