Business & Markets
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Strait of Hormuz reopening hopes lift global stocks, oil stays above $100
Asian stocks surged to record highs on Thursday, led by Tokyo's Nikkei 225, as markets bet on a US-Iran agreement to reopen the Strait of Ho
EU Fails to Reach US Trade Deal, Risking New Tariffs from Trump
EU trade ministers failed to reach consensus on a new trade agreement with the US, leaving the bloc vulnerable to Trump's threatened 25% tar
Europe's Ultra-Rich Club Grows 26% in Five Years, Germany Leads
Europe's ultra-high-net-worth population reached 183,953 in 2026, a 26% increase from 2021. Germany leads with 38,215 UHNWIs, while Poland,
Oil Drops on US-Iran Peace Hopes as AI Boom Lifts European Stocks
Brent crude fell 1.3% to $108.47 after Trump paused a naval mission in the Strait of Hormuz, citing progress in talks with Tehran. European
Greece Caps Consumer Loan Repayments to Curb Abusive Banking Practices
The Greek government plans to cap total repayment on unsecured consumer loans and credit card debt at 30-50% above the borrowed amount. A 14
EU Weighs Retaliation as Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs on European Cars
President Trump has threatened to impose 25% tariffs on European cars, escalating trade tensions. The EU is weighing a response that could i
AI and Short Squeezes Drive Record Markets Despite Iran War Fallout
Stock markets in the US, Japan, and South Korea reach record highs despite the Iran war disrupting global energy supplies. AI-driven demand
EU Trade Chief Urges US to Restore 15% Tariff Cap as Tensions Rise
EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič met US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Paris, urging a swift return to the 15% tariff cap agreed
IMF Warns Europe Faces Recession Risk if Middle East Conflict Prolongs
The IMF warns that a prolonged Middle East conflict could tip Europe into recession. Energy disruptions and high prices weigh on growth, whi
EU Capital Markets Supervision Split Risks Derailing Competitiveness Push
EU countries are deadlocked over plans to centralise capital markets supervision, risking delays to the bloc's competitiveness agenda. Inter
Basque Steel Pipe Maker Tubos Reunidos Files for Insolvency After 134 Years
Tubos Reunidos, founded in 1892, has filed for insolvency after reporting a loss of €82.5 million in the last fiscal year. The company faces
Brexit Decade: UK Stocks and Sterling Still Scarred by 2016 Vote
UK equity funds have seen $160 billion in net outflows since the 2016 Brexit vote. The FTSE 100 has gained 62%, far behind the S&P 500's 253