Business & Markets
Eurozone, banking, industry and the companies doing the work of the European economy.
Uzbekistan's Special Economic Zones Drive Manufacturing and Logistics Growth
Industrial production in Uzbekistan's special economic zones surged 42.7% in the first nine months of 2025. The zones are drawing manufactur
UniCredit's Hostile Bid for Commerzbank Nears Expiry Amid Political and Legal Tensions
UniCredit's €35 billion hostile bid for Commerzbank ends Tuesday, with the Italian bank claiming over 30% acceptance. German politicians and
Average Age of First-Time Homebuyers Across Europe: Malta Leads, Germany Lags
The average age of first-time homebuyers across 23 European countries is 31.3 years, ranging from 28 in Malta to 34.7 in Switzerland and Gre
Turkic States Push for Economic Integration from Energy to AI
The Organisation of Turkic States held its third competition forum in Shusha, Azerbaijan, focusing on harmonising antitrust rules and foster
Uzbekistan Unveils €75 Billion Investment Portfolio at Tashkent Forum
Uzbekistan will showcase €75 billion in investment projects at TIIF 2026, focusing on energy, transport, and digital infrastructure. Over 3,
Oil Falls Below $80 as Markets Rally on US-Iran Peace Deal Ahead of G7
Oil prices fell below $80 a barrel on Monday after Trump confirmed a peace agreement with Iran. European markets rallied, with the CAC 40 le
Ibex 35 Breaks 19,000 Barrier as Iran Deal Reopens Strait of Hormuz
The Ibex 35 surged to an all-time high of 19,122 points after the US and Iran reached a framework agreement to end hostilities and reopen th
Iran Deal Offers Little Immediate Relief for Global Oil and Gas Markets
The agreement to end the Iran war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz will not quickly resolve high oil and gas prices. Experts say it could tak
Why Investing in European Football Clubs Has Been a Losing Bet for Decades
Since 1998, the Pelé Index of listed European football clubs has lost roughly 11%, while global equities returned 678%. A €1,000 investment
EU Energy Ministers Consider Releasing Jet Fuel Reserves as Hormuz Crisis Bites
EU energy ministers are preparing to release strategic jet fuel reserves as the Strait of Hormuz crisis threatens summer travel. Prices have
IMF Chief Georgieva Urges EU to Invest Collectively as Growth Outlook Dims
The IMF has downgraded its growth projections for Europe and raised inflation forecasts. Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva urges EU mem
Spain's Inflation Holds at 3.2% for Third Month as Iran Conflict Pressures Prices
Spain's annual inflation rate stayed at 3.2% in May, matching April and March. Transport and package holidays pushed prices up, while food a