Business & Markets
Eurozone, banking, industry and the companies doing the work of the European economy.
Europe's weakest borrowers face a refinancing crunch as rates climb
The ECB's rate hikes are putting pressure on Europe's lowest-rated borrowers. Companies like Merlin Entertainments and Lipton Teas face a lo
Oil climbs as bond sell-off rattles global markets
Brent crude traded above $107 a barrel as hopes for a truce in the Strait of Hormuz faded. Government bond yields reached multi-year highs,
TotalEnergies lifts buybacks and dividend pledge as crude stays near $100
TotalEnergies will repurchase $2.5bn of its shares in Q4, up from $1.5bn in Q3. The French group also pledges dividend growth above 5% annua
US-China tariff cut lists signal new pressure on European exporters
The US and China have named products that could see lower tariffs under a new trade framework. European pork, dairy and spirits exporters ma
EU presses China to accept export quotas as trade talks near deadline
The EU is pressing China to accept quotas on exports to Europe as talks enter their final stretch. Brussels has delayed trade defence measur
Turkey lifts asset freezes in fund probe as ruling party deputy quits
Turkish prosecutors have lifted asset freezes on 45 companies and 19 funds in an investment fund crisis affecting over 450,000 investors. Th
Portugal's tech sector leads salary growth, Randstad study finds
Portugal's IT sector added 27,600 jobs year-on-year, with salaries up to €55,000. Healthcare and engineering also show strong growth, accord
Oil surges as Trump rejects Iranian truce, deepening supply fears
Brent crude jumped above $107 a barrel after US President Donald Trump rejected Iran's seven-day truce proposal. The move reversed Friday's
TotalEnergies boosts buybacks to $2.5bn and pledges higher dividends
TotalEnergies has increased its share buyback programme to $2.5bn and committed to higher dividends. The French energy giant aims to reward
SOCAR caps fuel prices at Italian IP stations after takeover
SOCAR will cap fuel prices at its IP-branded stations in Italy, with plans to extend the measure. The move follows ENI's similar action and
Lidl's Tinnum housing project tests Sylt's exclusive model
Lidl is constructing 15 flats above a new supermarket in Tinnum, Sylt, aimed at local workers priced out of the island's housing market. The
Azerbaijan Signs $10.8bn in Deals as Baku Courts Global Investors Beyond Oil
Azerbaijan signed 26 contracts worth $10.8 billion at the second Azerbaijan International Investment Forum in Baku. The deals span AI, energ