Business & Markets
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Oil Prices Dip as Trump Abandons Planned Strike on Iran
International oil prices dropped on Tuesday after Donald Trump called off a planned military strike on Iran. The IEA warns that commercial o
Greek Stocks Outperform Nasdaq 100 Over Five Years: A Remarkable Turnaround
Greek equities have returned 146% over the past five years, surpassing the Nasdaq 100's 116% gain. The rally is fueled by banking sector cle
EU Weighs Tariffs, Supplier Rules, and Unity as China Trade War Looms
Chinese trade surplus with the EU hit $113 billion in early 2026, up $22 billion year-on-year. Brussels is debating tariffs on strategic sec
Former Google Executive Matt Brittin Takes Helm at Crisis-Hit BBC
Matt Brittin, 57, started as BBC director-general on Monday, facing a $10 billion Trump lawsuit and plans to cut 2,000 jobs. He replaces Tim
Uzbekistan's UzNIF Debuts on London Stock Exchange in Historic Dual Listing
UzNIF, managed by Franklin Templeton, began trading on the London Stock Exchange on Monday, raising $603 million. The dual listing marks Uzb
Ryanair Posts Record €2.26 Billion Profit Amid Boeing Delays and Fuel Crisis
Ryanair's annual profit hit a record €2.26 billion, up 40%, as passenger numbers rose 4% to 208.4 million. The airline's fuel hedging strate
Finland's Trade Minister Urges Mutual Respect in EU-US Deal
Finnish Foreign Trade Minister Ville Tavio voiced cautious optimism about the EU-US trade deal ahead of Brussels meetings. He emphasized tha
India's Modi Plays Two-Level Game in Europe: Brussels Deals and Bilateral Pacts
Modi's European tour balances EU-level trade agreements with targeted bilateral pacts. The Netherlands secures a €10.2bn semiconductor deal;
Mercedes-Benz Pivots to Defence as German Auto Sector Faces Headwinds
Mercedes-Benz is exploring defence contracts, a major pivot for the luxury automaker. The move reflects broader pressures on Germany's autom
Nvidia's Market Cap Surpasses Germany's GDP: A New Economic Benchmark
Nvidia's market capitalisation has overtaken Germany's entire GDP. The combined value of the top five US tech firms now exceeds the GDP of E
Marc Jacobs Label Leaves LVMH for US Brand Manager WHP Global
LVMH has sold the Marc Jacobs brand to US group WHP Global after nearly three decades. Designer Marc Jacobs, 63, will remain creative direct
Cristiano Ronaldo Acquires Free Sports Streaming Platform Ahead of 2026 World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo has added a free sports streaming platform to his business empire. The channel will air 34 matches from the 2026 World Cup