Business & Markets
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Italy's inflation climbs to 4.2% in September, highest in three years
Italy's annual inflation reached 4.2% in September, the highest since 2023, propelled by surging energy prices and fresh food costs. Consume
UK second-quarter growth revised up to 0.5% on services strength
Britain's economy expanded by 0.5% in the second quarter, up from an initial 0.4% estimate, driven by professional and scientific services.
EU automakers' supply chains face AI-driven competition for chips and metals
A new study finds Europe's carmakers face their biggest supply-chain risk from relying on a few countries for chips and critical materials.
Germany secures exemption for Deutsche Börse venues in EU market reform
Germany has secured an exemption for some Deutsche Börse trading venues from EU-level supervision, according to sources. The carve-out, inse
Portugal's fuel surge: who bears the brunt as prices top €2
Fuel prices in Portugal have risen by up to 62 cents per litre since the Middle East conflict began. Fisheries, agriculture, and transport a
Manchester City found guilty of Premier League financial breaches
Manchester City have been found guilty of all charges related to serious breaches of Premier League financial rules between 2009-10 and 2017
Stellantis to idle four French plants in October as battery supplies run short
Stellantis is pausing output at four French sites in October, with Sochaux down from 23 to 30 October over a shortage of long-range EV batte
Gulf oil exports climb but Hormuz risks persist for European buyers
Gulf crude exports hit 16.3 million barrels a day in September, the highest since the Iran war began. But LNG shipments to Europe remain sus
Italy's battery gold rush: how storage is reshaping Europe's power market
Italy's grid operator has received 300 GW of storage connection requests, far exceeding current needs. Germany saw 573 GW of applications in
Spanish inflation hits 4.9% in September as fuel costs rebound
Spain's annual inflation jumped to 4.9% in September, up from 4.3% in August, as fuel prices rebounded. Core inflation rose to 3.1%, while t
Putin seizes control of German retailer Metro's Russian operations
Russian President Vladimir Putin has placed German wholesaler Metro AG's Russian subsidiary under temporary administration. The move follows
Italy extends fuel tax cuts to May as pump prices climb
Italy's government has extended the fuel excise duty cut until 1 May, costing €500 million. The discount, which was due to expire on 7 April