Business & Markets
Eurozone, banking, industry and the companies doing the work of the European economy.
Five European Economies Set to Outpace Eurozone Growth by 2031
The IMF projects the eurozone will grow just 1.2% annually through 2031, but five smaller European economies are set to expand at more than
Sky to Acquire ITV's Broadcasting Arm for £1.6 Billion, Creating UK Streaming Powerhouse
Sky will acquire ITV's broadcasting and streaming business for up to £1.6bn (€1.87bn). The deal combines free-to-air and subscription TV wit
EU High-Tech Sales Hit €414 Billion in 2024 as Tech Sovereignty Push Intensifies
EU high-tech manufacturing sales reached €414 billion in 2024, up from €273 billion a decade earlier. Pharmaceuticals dominate at 29%, while
OPEC+ Modestly Boosts Output as Oil Prices Return to Pre-War Levels
Seven OPEC+ producers will raise output by 188,000 barrels per day in August, continuing a gradual unwinding of cuts. Brent crude has fallen
EasyJet Shares Surge 10% After Board Backs Castlelake's £5 Billion Takeover Proposal
EasyJet shares jumped over 10% after its board backed a £5 billion takeover proposal from US investment firm Castlelake. The deal, still sub
Why Europe's Gender Pension Gap Is More Than Double the Pay Gap
The gender pension gap in the EU stands at 24.5%, more than double the 11.1% pay gap. Lifetime earnings, part-time work, and caregiving role
EBRD Lends €255M to Boost Kazakhstan's Mineral Processing Capacity
The EBRD is financing a €255 million facility in Pavlodar to process refractory gold ores, unlocking previously inaccessible reserves. The p
Antwerp Diamond Industry Gifts Trump Lavish Ring After Winning Tariff Relief
The Antwerp World Diamond Centre gifted President Donald Trump a ring encrusted with 321 diamonds and other precious stones. The gift came m
EU Trade Chief MEP: October China Deal Deadline Unrealistic
Bernd Lange, head of the European Parliament's trade committee, calls the October deadline for EU-China trade talks 'not realistic at all' f
Asian Markets Rally on Dow Record, Chip Stocks Remain Volatile
Asian markets rallied Friday after the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a record high, though chip stocks remained mixed. European ind
CMA CGM Launches World's Largest LNG Container Ship on Asia-Europe Route
CMA CGM has launched the CMA CGM Notre Dame, the world's largest LNG-powered container ship, on its flagship Asia-Europe route. The vessel,
EU Auto Sector Split Over Local Content Rules to Counter China
The EU's Industrial Accelerator Act aims to shield the bloc's car industry from Chinese competition by favoring EVs with high European conte