Business & Markets
Eurozone, banking, industry and the companies doing the work of the European economy.
Poland's Public Debt Surpasses €500 Billion as Borrowing Accelerates
Poland's public debt has climbed above €500 billion, driven by record borrowing needs. The debt-to-GDP ratio rose 4.5 percentage points in Q
AfCFTA's Promise Unfulfilled for African SMEs as Barriers Persist
Nearly a decade after the AfCFTA launch, small businesses still face barriers like poor infrastructure and complex border procedures. Togo a
ECB's September Rate Decision Hinges on Oil Price Trajectory, Lagarde Signals
ECB President Christine Lagarde has indicated that the path of oil prices will be a decisive factor in the September rate decision. The Gove
ECB Holds Rates at 2.25% as Renewed Iran Conflict Keeps Autumn Hike Possible
The ECB left its deposit facility rate at 2.25% on Thursday, pausing after June's hike. Renewed fighting between the US and Iran has pushed
EU Approves Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger with Conditions on Film Distribution
The European Commission has conditionally approved the $110 billion merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery. To address
Hungary Investigates BYD Subsidies After Ex-Minister Joins Chinese Carmaker
Hungary has launched an investigation into state subsidies granted to Chinese electric carmaker BYD. The probe follows former foreign minist
EU Prepares to Accept New US Tariffs as Long as 15% Cap Holds
The EU is bracing for new US tariffs on forced labour, expected within days. Brussels insists the duties must respect the 15% cap from the J
Why Gen Z in Europe Is Saying No to Management: A Leadership Crisis Looms
Only 6% of Gen Z workers want senior management roles, according to workplace engagement expert Tomasz Szklarski. The burden of larger teams
Spanish Resale Home Prices Hit 21-Year High with 17.2% Annual Surge
Resale home prices in Spain hit a 21-year high in June 2026, rising 17.2% year-on-year to €3,133 per square metre. The Region of Murcia led
Kazakhstan Condemns Drone Strikes on Black Sea Oil Tankers as CPC Terminal Suspends Operations
Four tankers carrying Kazakh crude were struck by drones at the Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal in Novorossiysk over four days. Kazakhs
Kazakhstan Pitches Full-Cycle Economy to China Beyond Raw Materials
Kazakhstan and China signed a cooperation plan to 2030, moving beyond raw-material trade. A CATL battery plant deal exemplifies Astana's pit
One Year On: The Turnberry Trade Deal's Mixed Legacy for EU-US Relations
Trade between the EU and US rose 4.5% to €1.8 trillion in 2025 despite tariff disputes. Europe is on track to meet its €520 billion investme