By Beatrice Romano
Milan-based editor covering the eurozone, banking and the industrial heartlands of the continent.
Washington repays $100bn in tariffs after Supreme Court ruling
US authorities have returned roughly $100bn of the $165bn collected under Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs. The refunds follow a Supreme Cou
GLP-1 drugs linked to lower fracture risk in type 2 diabetes patients
A study of over 133,000 US adults found GLP-1 drugs reduce fragility fracture risk by 21% in type 2 diabetes patients. The effect was indepe
Europe's AI supply chain powers stocks to record highs in 2026
The STOXX Europe 600 and EURO STOXX 50 set new records, with the broader index up 10% in 2026. Gains are led by semiconductor and industrial
FDA approves first mRNA flu vaccine, Moderna's shot for over-50s
The US FDA has approved Moderna's mRNA-based flu vaccine for adults aged 50 and over, the first such shot in the US. The vaccine will be ava
China hits US firms with drone export curbs ahead of Xi's visit
China has announced export controls on drones and a ban on dealings with six American entities, responding to recent US restrictions. The me
Kazakhstan shifts from oil to manufacturing as investment surges
Kazakhstan's manufacturing sector has overtaken mining for the second year running, helped by record greenfield investment. The government i
Moderna begins human trial for Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine as DRC outbreak worsens
Moderna has started a Phase 1 trial for a vaccine against the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, for which no vaccine currently exists. The trial c
Infineon posts record revenue as AI data centres fuel demand
Infineon, Germany's largest semiconductor maker, posted record quarterly revenue of €4.2bn, up 13% year-on-year. AI data centre power soluti
SpaceX beats loss forecasts in debut report despite AI spending doubts
SpaceX reported a $541 million loss in Q2, beating analyst forecasts, with revenue up 90% to $7.8 billion. Starlink subscribers doubled to 1
China's Morocco and Turkey push tests EU trade defences
Chinese factories in Morocco and Turkey are exploiting EU trade deals to bypass tariffs. Brussels is weighing new measures, but its toolbox
Revolut secures full French banking licence to accelerate EU expansion
Revolut has been granted a full banking licence in France, marking a major milestone in its European expansion. The licence allows the finte
WHO urges more aid as Ebola spreads beyond response capacity in DRC
The WHO warns that Ebola in the DRC is outpacing containment efforts, calling for more funding and resources to curb the largest outbreak on