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European Markets Open Higher as US-Iran Talks Stall, Oil Prices Rise
European stock markets opened higher on Monday, with Germany's DAX, France's CAC 40, Italy's FTSE MIB, and the UK's FTSE 100 all in positive
European Fuel Prices Still 12% Above Pre-Strike Levels Despite Iran Ceasefire
EU average petrol prices rose 12% and diesel 26% after the US-Israel strikes on Iran in late February 2026. Despite a ceasefire in early Apr
Europe's AI Dilemma: Can the EU Keep Its Industrial Giants at Home?
Siemens CEO Roland Busch says EU data rules make investing in the US and China more logical. The Trump administration's tax cuts and deregul
Caspian Transit Investment Key to Europe's Energy Diversification
The Middle Corridor linking Central Asia to Europe via the Caspian Sea is gaining urgency as traditional routes face disruption. Investment
ECB Faces Stagflation Dilemma as Iran War Complicates Rate Decision
The ECB is grappling with stagflation as the Iran war drives energy costs and inflation. Germany and Italy have slashed growth forecasts. Ma
MEPs Warn EU-Mercosur Quota System Could Favor Big Agribusiness
A letter circulating among MEPs warns that the EU-Mercosur trade deal's quota system could be exploited by large South American agribusiness
UK Digital Services Tax: Why Trump Threatens Tariffs Over Tech Levy
The UK's Digital Services Tax imposes a 2% levy on revenues from social media, search engines, and online marketplaces. It raised £944 milli
EU Fuel Prices Surge Over 20% in Latvia and Sweden After Strait of Hormuz Blockade
Fuel prices across the EU rose by an average of 13.5% in March 2026 after the Strait of Hormuz blockade. Latvia and Sweden saw increases exc
Hermès Aims to Elevate Men's Watches to Icon Status Alongside Its Bags
Hermès is targeting male watch collectors to expand its horology business. Executive vice president Guillaume des Seynes aims to make the br
Iran Conflict Fuels US Plan to Transform Syria into Energy Corridor for Europe
A US plan aims to make Syria a key energy transit route, reviving pipelines from the Gulf to Europe via Turkey. Experts warn of security, in
QatarEnergy's $10bn Texas LNG Project Ships First Cargo to Global Markets
QatarEnergy has loaded its first LNG cargo from the $10bn Golden Pass project in Texas. The facility, a joint venture with ExxonMobil, will
Poland Leverages G20 Seat to Amplify Central European Economic Voice
Poland participated for the first time in a G20 finance ministers and central bank governors meeting in April 2025. At the European Economic