Business & Markets
Eurozone, banking, industry and the companies doing the work of the European economy.
Ceri Morgan: UK-Europe Trade Reset Builds on Deep Economic Ties
Ceri Morgan, His Majesty's Trade Commissioner for Europe, says the UK-Europe trade relationship starts from a 'very strong base' with £388 b
US-Iran Tensions Fuel Market Confusion, European Confidence Wanes
Economic analyst Osama Rizvi says the probability of markets turning 'worse' or 'ugly' is higher than improvement due to US-Iran uncertainty
EY Executive: Human Collaboration and Training Key to Unlocking AI's European Business Potential
EY's Global Managing Partner Jad Shimaly says companies lose up to 40% of AI's productivity gains without proper employee integration. He ad
UK-Europe Trade Reset: New Deals Signal Open for Business Era
UK-EU trade reached £860 billion in the year to September 2025. New agreements with France, Germany, and Spain, plus a historic clean energy
Europe's Wealth Divide: From €29,923 in Turkey to €634,584 in Switzerland
Average wealth per adult ranges from €29,923 in Turkey to €634,584 in Switzerland. Within the EU, the gap is narrower but still substantial.
Brussels Lobbying Intensifies Over Delayed 'Made in Europe' Procurement Rules
The European Commission's 'Made in Europe' proposal is facing another delay amid intense lobbying from Nordic, Baltic, and non-EU states. Th
Europe's Silent Wealth Drain: Why Savers Miss Out on Investment Gains
European savers lose billions to inflation by keeping cash in bank accounts. Only 26% of EU households invest, compared to over 50% in the U
Paraguay's President Urges Swift EU-Mercosur Deal Implementation, Warns of Strategic Mistake
Paraguay's President Santiago Peña has urged the EU to provisionally apply the Mercosur trade deal without delay, warning that stalling woul
EU Industry Commissioner Proposes 'European Preference' Ahead of Crucial Competitiveness Summit
EU Industry Commissioner Stéphane Séjourné has urged the adoption of a 'European preference' to boost the bloc's industrial competitiveness.
EU-India Trade Deal Strengthens Europe's Role in Multipolar World, Costa Says
The EU and India signed a landmark free trade deal reducing tariffs on over 90% of European exports. European Council President António Cost
Trump's 200% Wine Tariff Threat Sparks European Industry Alarm
US President Trump threatens 200% tariffs on French wine over Gaza peace board dispute. European producers say the issue transcends the wine
Poland's Gold Reserves Surpass ECB, NBP Targets 700 Tonnes
Poland's gold reserves have reached 550 tonnes, surpassing the European Central Bank's 506.5 tonnes. The National Bank of Poland aims to inc