Business & Markets
Eurozone, banking, industry and the companies doing the work of the European economy.
Transatlantic Jobs Divergence: US Hiring Slumps as Eurozone Unemployment Stays at Record Low
US nonfarm payrolls grew by only 57,000 in June, missing forecasts by a wide margin. Meanwhile, eurozone unemployment remained at a record l
Etiquette Coach Jamila Musayeva on Why Manners Matter in Modern Business
Etiquette expert Jamila Musayeva argues that cultural awareness and business manners are essential skills in today's global economy. She emp
Where Europe's Young Hold the Most Wealth: A Tale of Family and Housing
The median net wealth of people aged 16 to 34 stands at €24,600 in the euro area, but national figures vary dramatically. Experts point to f
Asian Tech Stocks Tumble as Chip Sell-Off Spreads; European Markets Flat Ahead of US Jobs Data
Asian stock markets dropped on Thursday, led by a sell-off in chip stocks that hit South Korea's Kospi hardest. European indices opened flat
Spain's Jobless Total Drops Below 2.3 Million for First Time Since 2008
Spain's registered unemployment fell to 2,291,982 in June, the lowest since January 2008. Social security membership hit a record 22.47 mill
Wall Street's Love Affair with Big Tech Falters as AI Spending Spooks Investors
The Magnificent Seven tech stocks suffered their worst month in years, erasing $2.3 trillion in value. Investors are rotating capital away f
Fed's Warsh Signals Rate Decision in Four Weeks as ECB Faces Stubborn Inflation
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh announced a rate decision in four weeks at the ECB Forum in Sintra. The ECB raised rates in June, but infl
Russian Gas Imports to EU Rise Despite Phase-Out Law, ACER Reports
Russian gas imports into the EU rose 7% for pipeline and 11% for LNG in early 2026, according to ACER. LNG imports surged 17% after the Marc
Finnish Businessman Sentenced for Evading EU Sanctions via Truck Exports to Russia
A Finnish court sentenced entrepreneur Risto Riihimaki to three years and eight months in prison for exporting 164 trucks and trailers to Ru
Trump's Crypto Empire Generated Over €1 Billion in First Year Back in Office
Donald Trump's crypto businesses generated over €1 billion in revenue in his first year back in the White House. Ordinary investors in the s
Eurozone Inflation Falls to 2.8% in June as Energy Costs Ease Across Bloc
Eurozone annual inflation fell to 2.8% in June, down from 3.2% in May and below the 3.0% forecast. Core inflation eased to 2.4%, while energ
Europe's €37 Trillion Savings Gap: Why Capital Markets Remain Fragmented
Europe holds €37 trillion in household savings, yet its fastest-growing companies often seek funding in the US. Policymakers are pursuing in