Business & Markets
Eurozone, banking, industry and the companies doing the work of the European economy.
French Fishermen Gather in Cherbourg as Sector Faces Fuel Costs, Competition, and Regulation
French fishermen gathered in Cherbourg to address soaring fuel costs, foreign competition, and new environmental restrictions. The governmen
EU Green Bond Initiative Risks Subsidising Chinese Clean Tech in Third Countries
The EU's Global Green Bond Initiative, designed to fund sustainable projects in partner countries, risks channelling billions to Chinese cle
Bank of England Holds Rate at 3.75% as Inflation Steadies Amid War Fallout
The Bank of England left its benchmark rate unchanged at 3.75% for a fourth consecutive meeting. UK inflation held steady at 2.8% in May, be
Shipping Sector Cautious on Strait of Hormuz Reopening Despite US-Iran Deal
A US-Iran framework deal aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 60 days, but shipping leaders say confidence is shattered. Sea mines, hi
Oil Prices Slide as US and Iran Sign Interim Deal to End War, Reopen Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices dropped sharply on Thursday after the US and Iran signed an interim deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. European
Eurozone Mortgage Rates: From Malta's 2.08% to Latvia's 4.18%
Mortgage rates in the eurozone range from 2.08% in Malta to 4.18% in Latvia, despite a single ECB benchmark. Variable-rate loans dominate in
Tashkent Forum Unveils Roadmap for Investment and Growth with New Financial Centre
Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced a new international financial centre operating under English common law. The Tashkent In
Denmark's Clever runs 500 staff with zero managers: a radical experiment in self-management
Clever, Denmark's largest EV charging network, operates with no bosses, no middle managers, and no job titles since 2025. Co-founder Casper
BMW Slashes 2026 Profit Forecast as China Slump and Middle East Tensions Bite
BMW has cut its 2026 profit outlook, forecasting a significant decline in pre-tax earnings. The German carmaker blames weakening demand in C
Inside Gianni Infantino's World Cup Empire: Cash, Power, and Politics
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is under unprecedented scrutiny as the 2026 World Cup kicks off. Allegations of political alignment with the
Tashkent Investment Forum Opens with German President Visit and US Business Push
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier arrives in Tashkent for trade talks as the Tashkent International Investment Forum opens. Albania a
Berlin Blocks UniCredit's Hostile Commerzbank Bid as Shares Surge
Germany, a 12% shareholder in Commerzbank, has rejected UniCredit's hostile public exchange offer, calling it aggressive. The Italian bank's