By Beatrice Romano
Milan-based editor covering the eurozone, banking and the industrial heartlands of the continent.
Obesity Drugs Yield Weight Loss but Not Better Quality of Life, Study Finds
A study of 262 clinical trials involving 100,000 participants found that most obesity drugs do not meaningfully improve quality of life. Gre
Central Banks Face Credibility Test as Rate Cut Timing Risks Reigniting Inflation
Central banks risk undermining hard-won credibility if they cut rates too soon, economists warned at the Tashkent Monetary Policy Dialogue.
Ukrainian Strikes on Russian Fuel Depots Cause Petrol Shortages in Saint Petersburg
Ukrainian strikes on Russian fuel depots have disrupted petrol supplies in Saint Petersburg. Many filling stations are rationing fuel or clo
IMF Trims Growth Forecasts for France and Germany, Italy Holds Steady
Italy's GDP growth is forecast at 0.5% for both 2026 and 2027, supported by NRRP investments. The IMF downgraded France's 2026 outlook to 0.
French Regulator Orders Meta to Resume Copyright Talks with Press Groups
France's Autorité de la concurrence has ordered Meta to resume talks with press groups over copyright payments. The regulator says Meta's ap
World Cup Hydration Breaks: Do They Really Protect Players in Extreme Heat?
Researchers argue that FIFA's hydration breaks may not be long enough to prevent heat-related health risks. Longer cooling periods and activ
Premier League Clubs' Pre-Tax Losses Surge 600% Despite Record Revenue
Premier League clubs' pre-tax losses soared to £948mn in 2024/25, a 600% increase from the previous season. Revenues rose 8% to a record £6.
Oil Surges, European Markets Tumble After Trump Declares Iran Ceasefire Over
Brent crude jumped over 6% after Trump declared the Iran ceasefire over. European indices like Germany's DAX and France's CAC 40 fell more t
Global Economic Risks for Late 2026: Oil, Trade, and AI Uncertainty
The US-Iran peace deal is a critical factor for global economic stability, with oil prices and inflation at stake. Trade tensions between th
Blood Test Detects Endometriosis with 95% Accuracy in Edinburgh Study
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh have identified a distinct hormonal fingerprint in endometriosis patients. A blood test detected
Uzbekistan Invests Billions to Boost Value of Food and Metal Exports
Uzbekistan is investing billions to process more of its agricultural and mineral output domestically. The strategy aims to boost export earn
Morocco's Olive Oil Exports to Spain Surge 9,979%: Market Shift or Statistical Blip?
Morocco exported over 10,000 tonnes of olive oil to Spain in early 2026, a 9,979% increase from a year earlier. The jump is largely due to a