Business & Markets
Eurozone, banking, industry and the companies doing the work of the European economy.
Global markets waver as oil and gold climb ahead of US inflation data
Oil prices climbed and gold advanced as markets braced for US inflation data. Asian shares were mostly higher, with South Korea's Kospi surg
August's bad reputation for European stocks may be misleading
European shares have historically struggled in August, but the average is skewed by a handful of extreme crashes. With markets near records,
Jeff Bezos in talks to buy Liverpool stake as US investors reshape UK football
Jeff Bezos is reportedly in talks to buy a stake in Liverpool FC, with a deal possibly announced within days. The move highlights growing Am
Uzbekistan scales up critical minerals output as global demand surges
Uzbekistan is ramping up production of critical minerals essential for EVs, semiconductors, and renewables. With 76 projects worth €2.4bn, t
Kazakhstan's crypto amnesty aims to lure digital assets back onshore
Kazakhstan has introduced a three-year tax exemption on crypto income for investors who move assets to licensed domestic platforms. The move
Revolut secures full French banking licence to expand across Western Europe
Revolut Bank S.A. has received a full French banking licence from the ECB and ACPR. The licence will allow the digital bank to serve custome
Oil climbs as US-Iran talks stall over Strait of Hormuz demands
Brent crude gained 1% on Monday as traders weighed Iran's conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran demands sanctions relief and
Poland overtakes Belgium and Sweden to become EU's sixth-largest economy
Poland's nominal GDP hit €922.9 billion in 2025, making it the EU's sixth-largest economy, ahead of Belgium, Sweden, and Ireland. It leads C
US payrolls fall by 23,000 in July as Iran conflict weighs on hiring
US payrolls unexpectedly fell by 23,000 in July, with revisions shaving 103,000 jobs from May and June. The unemployment rate dipped to 4.1%
Volkswagen's biggest shareholder demands urgent competitiveness overhaul
Porsche SE, Volkswagen's largest shareholder, calls for urgent action to boost competitiveness. The company faces intense competition from C
Cyprus welcomes Meridiam's stake in Greece–Cyprus power link
Cyprus has welcomed French investor Meridiam as majority shareholder in the Great Sea Interconnector. Energy Minister Michalis Damianou call
Diageo cuts $1bn in costs as new CEO resets growth outlook
Diageo has unveiled a $1bn cost-cutting and restructuring plan under new CEO Dave Lewis. The drinks giant now expects low-single-digit growt