Business & Markets
Eurozone, banking, industry and the companies doing the work of the European economy.
France's economy falls further behind its European neighbours
Insee has slashed France's 2026 growth forecast to 0.4%, down from 0.7%. Weak household consumption, falling investment, and rising inflatio
GMO Air's robot ambulance brings mobile repairs to Tokyo's humanoids
GMO Air has launched a 'robot ambulance' in Tokyo, a van equipped to repair humanoid robots on site. The service includes replacement robots
Italy extends diesel tax cut by a week, signals end of broad relief
Italy's Council of Ministers has approved a one-week extension of the diesel excise cut, keeping the 17-cent-per-litre discount until 17 Sep
EU plans new law to curb illegal imports from online marketplaces
The European Commission is preparing a new law to close enforcement gaps that let illegal products reach EU consumers via online marketplace
Seat's future uncertain as Volkswagen weighs brand options beyond 2030
Spain's government says it will fight to keep Seat alive as Volkswagen reviews the brand's future beyond 2030. The company confirms no decis
US Treasury buyback falls short, pushing yields to multi-year highs
US Treasury yields surged after a $6 billion bond buyback fell short of expectations. The 10-year yield hit 4.85%, the highest in nearly thr
Which European nations rely most on imported crude oil?
Fresh attacks in the Strait of Hormuz have pushed Brent above $100, raising concerns for Europe's energy security. Eurostat data shows which
Madrid's Formula 1 race sends holiday rental prices soaring to €20,000
Madrid's return to the Formula 1 calendar has sparked a surge in holiday rental prices, with some apartments near the circuit listed at €20,
Bruegel economist backs EU limits on subsidies for Chinese investors
Alicia García-Herrero, an economist at Bruegel, defends the EU's new legislation limiting subsidies for foreign companies investing in Europ
Kazakhstan's AIFC courts global investors as rivals eye its model
At Astana Finance Days 2026, the AIFC showcased its growth to global investors managing over $26 trillion. Governor Renat Bekturov says othe
Egypt, Greece and Cyprus reaffirm plan to pipe Cypriot gas to Europe
At a summit in El Alamein, the leaders of Egypt, Greece and Cyprus renewed support for sending Cypriot gas to Europe through Egyptian LNG fa
Qatar's deficit doubles to €5bn in Q2 as LNG disruption hits revenue
Qatar's budget deficit more than doubled to €5bn in Q2 2026, pushing first-half shortfall above the full-year forecast. LNG delivery disrupt