By Beatrice Romano
Milan-based editor covering the eurozone, banking and the industrial heartlands of the continent.
Japan's 10-year yield hits 3% for first time since 1996 as G20 pressure mounts
Japan's 10-year government bond yield touched 3% on Tuesday, a level unseen since 1996. The move comes as the Bank of Japan prepares to hike
Shein's Hong Kong debut slides as tariffs and shipping costs bite
Shein's shares dropped as much as 10% on their Hong Kong trading debut, reflecting investor concerns over new tariffs and rising logistics c
Bank of England chief warns AI models threaten global financial stability
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has warned that emerging AI models pose a growing threat to financial stability. In a letter to G20 f
Estonia launches expert panel to tackle youth digital mental health risks
Estonia's prime minister has tasked a panel of national experts with reducing the negative impact of social media and gaming on youth mental
QatarEnergy extends LNG force majeure into November as Hormuz shipping stays blocked
QatarEnergy has extended force majeure on LNG deliveries into November, with Italian utility Edison losing five more cargoes. Buyers across
European gas prices hit €70 as Gulf tensions threaten winter supplies
European benchmark gas prices surged above €70 per megawatt-hour on Monday, the highest since March, as US-Iran clashes threaten LNG shipmen
TAP Air Portugal posts near €100m loss in first half despite record passengers
TAP Air Portugal posted a net loss of nearly €100 million in the first half of 2024. Revenue rose 4% and passenger numbers hit a record, but
Men avoid dieting as 'feminine', but partner support helps
Men often view dieting as a feminine activity, which hinders their weight loss efforts. A new study suggests that supportive spouses can hel
Oil rises as US-Iran tensions flare, Warsh signals possible Fed hike
Oil prices jumped on Monday after US strikes on Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Fed chief Kevin Warsh's hawkish comments
EU trade chief Hoekstra accuses China of unfair trade practices
EU Trade Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra has accused China of unfair trade practices, calling for a more robust European stance. His remarks com
Digital age disorders: from doomscrolling to nomophobia, how our brains adapt
Doomscrolling, nomophobia, FOMO and social media addiction are increasingly studied digital behaviors. While not all are official diagnoses,
US and Venezuela agree on historic oil deal worth over $100 billion
The US and Venezuela have struck a deal to develop 17 strategic oil fields, potentially doubling American reserves. The agreement promises o